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EUDR regulations
The European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) is a recent regulation aimed at combating global deforestation and promoting sustainable supply chains. While the regulation directly impacts EU-based companies, it has far-reaching implications for international trade partners, including those in regions like Benelux (Belgium, Netherlands, and Luxembourg) and Indonesia. Here's a comprehensive overview of the EUDR and its relevance to a Benelux-Indonesia association:
EUDR OverviewThe EUDR aims to minimize the EU's contribution to deforestation and forest degradation. It requires companies to ensure that products placed on the EU market do not originate from deforested land. The regulation covers a range of commodities known to drive deforestation, such as soy, palm oil, beef, leather, wood, cocoa, and coffee.
Key Provisions
EUDR OverviewThe EUDR aims to minimize the EU's contribution to deforestation and forest degradation. It requires companies to ensure that products placed on the EU market do not originate from deforested land. The regulation covers a range of commodities known to drive deforestation, such as soy, palm oil, beef, leather, wood, cocoa, and coffee.
Key Provisions
- Due Diligence Requirements:
- Companies must conduct thorough due diligence to ensure their supply chains are free from deforestation and forest degradation.
- They need to provide geolocation information for the production areas of the commodities.
- Traceability:
- The regulation mandates full traceability, requiring companies to trace commodities back to the plot of land where they were produced.
- Risk Assessment:
- Companies must assess and mitigate risks associated with deforestation in their supply chains.
- High-risk commodities or supply chains might require enhanced scrutiny.
- Reporting and Transparency:
- Companies must report on their due diligence measures and supply chain transparency to authorities.
- Penalties for Non-Compliance:
- The regulation stipulates penalties for companies that fail to comply, including fines and potential bans on their products within the EU market.
- Compliance: Companies importing commodities from Indonesia must ensure they comply with EUDR requirements, which could involve significant changes in supply chain management and increased costs for compliance measures.
- Partnerships: They might need to establish closer partnerships with Indonesian suppliers to ensure compliance and traceability.
- Investment in Technology: Investing in technologies for better traceability and monitoring of supply chains could be necessary.
- Market Access: Non-compliance could result in loss of access to the lucrative EU market. Ensuring compliance can maintain and potentially increase market share.
- Sustainability Practices: Indonesian companies might need to adopt more sustainable practices and improve transparency in their supply chains.
- Support and Training: There might be a need for support and training to help local producers meet the stringent requirements of the EUDR.
- Facilitating Compliance:
- The association can play a crucial role in helping Indonesian exporters understand and comply with EUDR requirements.
- Organizing workshops, training sessions, and providing resources about sustainable practices and due diligence can be beneficial.
- Promoting Sustainable Practices:
- Encouraging and supporting sustainable agriculture and forestry practices in Indonesia can help meet EUDR requirements.
- Promoting certifications and standards that align with EUDR criteria.
- Strengthening Trade Relations:
- Leveraging the regulation to strengthen trade relations by showcasing commitment to sustainability.
- Developing joint initiatives and partnerships focused on sustainable development.
- Advocacy and Policy Dialogue:
- Engaging in policy dialogue with EU regulators to represent the interests and concerns of Indonesian exporters.
- Advocating for fair and practical implementation measures that consider the challenges faced by smallholders and developing countries.
specially for our furniture importers and manufacturers we had a session on the 26th of June 2024 in which we explain our direct discussions with the EU commission working group . We plan to do this for all different commodities like coffee - cacao - palmoil etc.
Please contact us if interested in the presentation(s)!!!
Please contact us if interested in the presentation(s)!!!
The 75 year anniversary relationship between Belgium and Indonesia this year
Dear followers of our BIA page,
Please find our message on doing investments and business in Indonesia.
BIA understands that investing in Indonesia has garnered a reputation for presenting unique mixed challenges. However, we are reaching out to express our optimism and commitment to assisting you in navigating this dynamic market.
Indonesia's diverse and expansive market undoubtedly offers lucrative opportunities, but we acknowledge the complexities that have contributed to its perception as a challenging environment for investment. At BIA, we recognise that success in Indonesia requires a nuanced approach, one that combines experience, insight, and a meticulous understanding of the local business landscape.
Our team at BIA is well-acquainted with the intricacies of the Indonesian market. We have successfully assisted in overcoming hurdles and capitalising on the vast potential that this archipelagic nation has to offer. Through careful analysis and strategic planning, we aim to guide you in making informed decisions that align with your business objectives.
In our pursuit of facilitating successful investments and business, we prioritise a collaborative approach. By leveraging our collective expertise and drawing upon our established network of industry contacts, we can help you navigate regulatory frameworks, cultural nuances, and market dynamics unique to Indonesia. Our goal is to empower you to make the right moves, mitigating risks and optimising opportunities for your business growth.
As you consider your investment options in Indonesia, rest assured that BIA is here to support you every step of the way. Our commitment to excellence, combined with a deep understanding of the local business ecosystem, positions us as your trusted partner in realising the full potential of your ventures in Indonesia.
We invite you to connect with us for an in-depth discussion on how BIA can tailor our services to meet your specific needs. Together, let's embark on a journey that turns the challenges of investing in Indonesia into opportunities for success.
Thank you for considering BIA as your partner in business growth. We look forward to the prospect of working together and achieving mutual success in Indonesia.
Best regards,
The BeNeLux Indonesia Association ivzw (international non profit association).
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Vision & Mission
Background:
Networking and Business Development throughout the last 50 years have changed enormously. Internationally, though the role of embassies has changed, the training and system with staffing and execution remained the same. Chambers of Commerce in different countries are represented through different roles; some are integrated in the government administrations (e.g. in the Netherlands), whereas in other countries they are pure private initiatives.
In light of this, The Benelux – Indonesia Association (BIA) is initiated by a group of persons with high integrity and established business experiences in and between Europe and Indonesia. BIA is founded with the belief that there is a need for a sound neutral foundation that positively develops business between Indonesia and the Benelux as a gateway for the European market and vice versa.
Keeping in mind that large companies have sufficient means to enter new markets, we believe that a cooperation platform with small, medium sized companies and large conglomerates, an innovative, efficient, focussed, extensive presence can be achieved. This leads to a more impactful and sustainable growth in the trade and investments between Indonesia and the Benelux.
Win-win solutions are based on complimentary operations with common visions that are developed with and within a wide supporting ground. BIA aims to foster this supporting ground by focusing on business development with input for government policies and understanding.
Nowadays, technology immensely determine the implementation to serve the interests for all stakeholders. In BIA, we target to continue to map out an understanding of and for different views/opinions/interests. Specifically of those that seek a sustainable development of trade/industrial/financing activities between the Benelux region and Indonesia.
Indonesia is a country with a young and growing population. It is a democratic, relatively stable, large society with multicultural groups and languages, united under one republic and one common language. Benelux region in Europe is growing closer together and has an ageing population with high focus on service and technology within their economic goals.
Indonesia, with its improved education, needs more employment in industrial and agricultural whilst slowly moving away from a number of mining activities, such as coal. Furthermore, environmental sustainability is a focus that is becoming more pertinent.
Indonesia and the Benelux are complementary in many aspects; BIA aims to take this compatibility and build new as well as expand existing partnerships between companies and organisations in the two regions. BIA intends to provide know-how and expertise through exchange of information, introduction services, legal and finance supports.
Vision:
To be amongst the most relevant organization in business (trade & investments) between Benelux and Indonesian business interests. This by fostering the creation and expansion of businesses between Benelux region and Indonesia, guiding companies and organisations with integrity, transparency, and independency while upholding the values of democracy, environmental sustainability, and human rights.
Mission:
- Actively expanding BIA’s network and outreach with individuals, companies, Embassies and Representatives, to effectively foster businesses;
- Guiding newcomers and interested companies to start businesses through information by efficient and laser sharp introduction services;
- Providing clear and adequate neutral regular flow of privileged information.
Networking and Business Development throughout the last 50 years have changed enormously. Internationally, though the role of embassies has changed, the training and system with staffing and execution remained the same. Chambers of Commerce in different countries are represented through different roles; some are integrated in the government administrations (e.g. in the Netherlands), whereas in other countries they are pure private initiatives.
In light of this, The Benelux – Indonesia Association (BIA) is initiated by a group of persons with high integrity and established business experiences in and between Europe and Indonesia. BIA is founded with the belief that there is a need for a sound neutral foundation that positively develops business between Indonesia and the Benelux as a gateway for the European market and vice versa.
Keeping in mind that large companies have sufficient means to enter new markets, we believe that a cooperation platform with small, medium sized companies and large conglomerates, an innovative, efficient, focussed, extensive presence can be achieved. This leads to a more impactful and sustainable growth in the trade and investments between Indonesia and the Benelux.
Win-win solutions are based on complimentary operations with common visions that are developed with and within a wide supporting ground. BIA aims to foster this supporting ground by focusing on business development with input for government policies and understanding.
Nowadays, technology immensely determine the implementation to serve the interests for all stakeholders. In BIA, we target to continue to map out an understanding of and for different views/opinions/interests. Specifically of those that seek a sustainable development of trade/industrial/financing activities between the Benelux region and Indonesia.
Indonesia is a country with a young and growing population. It is a democratic, relatively stable, large society with multicultural groups and languages, united under one republic and one common language. Benelux region in Europe is growing closer together and has an ageing population with high focus on service and technology within their economic goals.
Indonesia, with its improved education, needs more employment in industrial and agricultural whilst slowly moving away from a number of mining activities, such as coal. Furthermore, environmental sustainability is a focus that is becoming more pertinent.
Indonesia and the Benelux are complementary in many aspects; BIA aims to take this compatibility and build new as well as expand existing partnerships between companies and organisations in the two regions. BIA intends to provide know-how and expertise through exchange of information, introduction services, legal and finance supports.
Vision:
To be amongst the most relevant organization in business (trade & investments) between Benelux and Indonesian business interests. This by fostering the creation and expansion of businesses between Benelux region and Indonesia, guiding companies and organisations with integrity, transparency, and independency while upholding the values of democracy, environmental sustainability, and human rights.
Mission:
- Actively expanding BIA’s network and outreach with individuals, companies, Embassies and Representatives, to effectively foster businesses;
- Guiding newcomers and interested companies to start businesses through information by efficient and laser sharp introduction services;
- Providing clear and adequate neutral regular flow of privileged information.