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This panel discussion will bring together key stakeholders to unpack the pivotal role of substantiated concerns—a critical yet often overlooked aspect of the EUDR.
Featuring insights from the NVWA, the Dutch national competent authority for the EUDR, and NGOs actively working with substantiated claims, this event will provide a deep dive into how this regulation will shape the future of compliance and accountability in the cocoa sector.
With the EUDR enforcement timeline extended, NGOs have more time to collect evidence, conduct field investigations, and build substantiated claims. This could lead to a wave of well-documented concerns on the first day of enforcement, catching unprepared companies by surprise.
Proactively addressing deforestation risks, ensuring supply chain transparency, and improving data quality must begin now. Waiting until the regulation is fully in effect could mean costly disruptions and reputational risks.
Panel members
- Meriam Wortel, Coordinating specialist inspector at Nederlandse Voedsel en Warenautoriteit - The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA)
- Speaker from NGO to be confirmed
Moderator
Thomas Vaassen, co-founder and CEO of Meridia
Who should attend?
This event is essential for cocoa industry stakeholders, sustainability professionals, legal and compliance teams, and anyone invested in preparing for the EUDR.
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