# Clear definitions: the core of a strong EU regulation to address deforestation and related impacts

> The Accountability Framework initiative published a white paper on definitions for the EU deforestation regulation. It argues clear definitions of deforestation are needed for effective enforcement.

- Date: 2022-04-14 · published 2022-04-14T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: policy · region EU · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/41869-clear-definitions-the-core-of-a-strong-eu-regulation-to-address-deforestation
- Commodities: [Soybeans](https://feedsoft.ai/c/SOY.md), [Soybean Meal](https://feedsoft.ai/c/SBM.md), [Palm Oil](https://feedsoft.ai/c/PALMOIL.md)

## Why it matters

Definition choices affect which commodities are excluded from EU trade, with limited near-term price impact on feed markets.

## Similar past events

| Commodity | Date | Event | 5-day % | 20-day % |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| SOY | 2025-02-21 | [Spotlight on deforestation regulations in the UK and EU : Clyde & Co](https://feedsoft.ai/events/26066-spotlight-on-deforestation-regulations-in-the-uk-and-eu-clyde-and-co.md) | -2.2% | -3.1% |
| SOY | 2023-10-02 | [Navigating The EU Deforestation Regulations: Scope, Coverage And Impact On Indian Exporters \| Legal 500](https://feedsoft.ai/events/33660-navigating-the-eu-deforestation-regulations-scope-coverage-and-impact-on-indian.md) | -0.7% | +1.7% |
| SOY | 2024-04-01 | [The EU Deforestation Regulation: Getting started now](https://feedsoft.ai/events/31227-the-eu-deforestation-regulation-getting-started-now.md) | -0.5% | -2.7% |
| SOY | 2025-07-02 | [A comprehensive overview of the EU deforestation regulation](https://feedsoft.ai/events/23776-a-comprehensive-overview-of-the-eu-deforestation-regulation.md) | -1.2% | -5.6% |
| SOY | 2024-12-04 | [The EU Deforestation Regulation: an update and what it means for companies](https://feedsoft.ai/events/26993-the-eu-deforestation-regulation-an-update-and-what-it-means-for-companies.md) | +0.3% | +0.8% |
| SBM | 2025-02-21 | [Spotlight on deforestation regulations in the UK and EU : Clyde & Co](https://feedsoft.ai/events/26066-spotlight-on-deforestation-regulations-in-the-uk-and-eu-clyde-and-co.md) | -1.7% | +0.5% |
| SBM | 2023-10-02 | [Navigating The EU Deforestation Regulations: Scope, Coverage And Impact On Indian Exporters \| Legal 500](https://feedsoft.ai/events/33660-navigating-the-eu-deforestation-regulations-scope-coverage-and-impact-on-indian.md) | -2.5% | +15.5% |
| SBM | 2025-06-13 | [The EU Deforestation Regulation](https://feedsoft.ai/events/24239-the-eu-deforestation-regulation.md) | -3.4% | -9.4% |

## Sources

- accountability-framework.org: https://accountability-framework.org/news-events/clear-definitions-the-core-of-a-strong-eu-regulation-to-address-deforestation-and-related-impacts-1/

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