EU-28: EU Recognizes U.S. Soybean Industry Sustainability Scheme

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In January 2019, the European Commission recognized the U.S. soy industry’s scheme certifying U.S. soybeans compliance with sustainability criteria laid out in EU biofuels legislation. With this recognition, U.S. soybeans can now be used for biofuel production in the EU and count towards EU renewable energy targets. 

EU-28: EU Recognizes U.S. Soybean Industry Sustainability Scheme

Production & Sustainability
Europe and Eurasia, European Union
Oilseeds, Soybeans

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