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EU Sustainability Rules Reset: What the Latest CSDDD and EUDR Developments Mean for Cocoa

Premium Cocoaradar Policy Feature: As the EU recalibrates its sustainability agenda, two flagship regulatory frameworks remain central for cocoa and other deforestation-linked commodities: the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) and the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR)

, and Anthony Myers

Jan 12, 2026 . 4:36 PM

3 min read

Image shows a bench in blue with the EU symbol painted on ot. — Can the EUDR survive as a benchmark policy?Image: Azzedine Rouichi / Unsplash

While both are firmly on track, political negotiations and implementation realities have reshaped their timelines, scope, and interaction. For cocoa-sector stakeholders, the message is clear: deforestation compliance is imminent, and broader corporate due diligence obligations are narrowing — but not disappearing.

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