New Delhi, June 3 -- India has been designated a "low-risk" country under the European Union's Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), offering significant compliance relief for Indian exporters in sectors such as coffee, cocoa, soy, rubber, and wood products.

The classification exempts Indian firms from extensive due diligence, risk assessment, and mitigation requirements, streamlining access to the European market.

Under the EUDR, companies must demonstrate that products exported to the EU are not linked to land cleared of forests after December 2020.

While India's low-risk status simplifies regulatory procedures, government officials continue to press for further relaxation, citing disproportionate compliance burdens-especially on small an...