EUDR Breaches May Carry Prison Sentences Across Member States
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Updated Oct 13
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What happened
The European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) may result in prison sentences for individuals responsible for intentional breaches across most Member States. The Environmental Crime Directive classifies serious EUDR violations as criminal offenses, requiring products to be traceable to their source. Compliance with the regulation is due by December 30 this year.
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Why it matters
The introduction of criminal penalties for non-compliance raises the legal and operational risk for companies trading commodities covered by the EUDR. While penalties may vary, some Member States, such as Germany, propose five-year sentences for violations.
From foodnavigator.com
Who's involved
- ALTIUSRomanian company subject to financial support and investment
- ScotiabankCanadian bank that provides financial support and investment to ALTIUS
- Toronto Stock ExchangeCanadian stock exchange that requires conditional approval for ALTIUS
- Apex Clean EnergyRenewable energy company that receives royalty investment funds from ALTIUS
- Franco-NevadaCanadian company that purchased royalty rights from ALTIUS