📈 EDB and Control Union Sri Lanka Host Workshop on EU Deforestation Regulation Compliance

The Export Development Board (EDB) and Control Union Sri Lanka held an awareness programme on May 12, 2026, to prepare exporters for the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). • Regulation Scope: The EUDR mandates that products entering the EU market must be deforestation-free, legally compliant, and fully traceable. The regulation strictly impacts key Sri Lankan export commodities, specifically coffee and wood-based products. • Sector Opportunities: Coffee: Compliance allows Sri Lanka to position its specialty coffee as a high-quality, sustainable, and responsible product, leveraging national biodiversity and climate advantages. Wood-based Products: The regulation affects furniture, handicrafts, timber processing, and value-added wood products. Adherence will safeguard EU market access by proving sustainable sourcing and skilled craftsmanship. • Strategic Alignment: Meeting these strict EU import regulations is vital for market retention and directly supports Sri Lanka's national economic target of achieving US$ 36 Bn in total exports by 2030.