𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐧𝐚𝐚𝐚𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐟𝐫𝐚𝐮𝐝 𝐢𝐧…𝐝𝐫𝐮𝐦𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐥…𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐚!!!

Vendor arranging napa cabbage and bok choy at a busy market stall

Chinese authorities have initiated inspections of perishable vegetables after reports emerged of formaldehyde being used to preserve Chinese cabbage during transport in Hebei. Investigations confirmed unlawful practices, leading to increased market testing and restrictions on affected consignments.

EUDR – 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐂𝐨𝐜𝐨𝐚 𝐃𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐤 𝐌𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐝𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐝

The new EUDR methodology for assessing cocoa deforestation risk, developed by the World Cocoa Foundation and collaborators, includes seven components such as data collection, forest baseline definition, and verification. It aligns with EU regulations, emphasizing sustainable practices and smallholder protection.