Brussels, May 23 -- Vietnam has been officially classified as a "low-risk" country under the European Union's new Anti-Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), according to a recent announcement by the European Commission (EC) in Brussels.

The classification means that Vietnamese exports to the EU will be subject to simplified due diligence requirements, easing the compliance burden on businesses.

The EUDR, set to take effect by the end of 2025, is part of the EU's wider efforts to curb global deforestation by enforcing tighter controls on agricultural and forestry supply chains. The regulation applies to seven key commodities, including wood, cocoa, coffee, soy, palm oil, rubber and beef, as well as derived products such as leather, chocolate ...