EU Sets Deforestation Rules for Honduran Palm Exports

Published on Honduras Daily · Aug 14, 2026 · Originally reported August 14, 2026 by El Heraldo

Under new rules taking effect later this year, the European Union will require Honduran palm-oil producers to prove through geolocation tracking and environmental compliance that their crops come from non-deforested land in order to keep and expand access to European markets.

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