New EU laws take aim at imported deforestation by requiring proof for products like coffee, concerning exporting countries

New EU laws aim to stop deforestation by requiring proof products like coffee don't come from recently deforested land. Takes effect end 2024.

Vietnam is concerned since Europe buys 40% of its coffee exports, but started preparing farmers and building traceability systems.

Small farmers may struggle most to collect needed land use data. Brazil better positioned to comply.

In Peru, Ethiopia collecting smallholder info is difficult. Ethiopian coffee orders already falling over compliance doubts.

Success depends partly on countries helping small farmers adjust, but likely still "costly and difficult" for them.