RAOT lowers EUDR rubber target to 90,826 tons for Thai Traceability

MGR Online•Politics•10d ago

Reader Briefing

The Rubber Authority of Thailand has reduced its EUDR rubber target and is promoting the Thai Traceability standard to enhance global competitiveness.

•The Rubber Authority of Thailand (RAOT) adjusted the EUDR rubber volume target from 130,800 tons to 90,826.85 tons.
•RAOT is pushing the "Thai Traceability" system to become a national standard aligned with international benchmarks.
•The initiative aims to maintain exports to the European Union and increase farmer income.

Overview

•The Rubber Authority of Thailand (RAOT) board approved the reduction of the EUDR rubber target from 130,800 tons to 90,826.85 tons.
•The Rubber Authority of Thailand (RAOT) adjusted the target to align with actual buying demand and reduce the gap between goals and market situations.
•The Rubber Authority of Thailand (RAOT) is promoting the "Thai Traceability" system to reach international standards and eventually become a national standard.
•The approach covers four main areas: traceability and legality with Geolocation, GAP rubber plantation management, Due Diligence risk assessment for EUDR, and application of standards such as FSC and Sustainable Natural Rubber (SNR).
•The Rubber Authority of Thailand (RAOT) will verify and collect data on farmers, rubber sellers, and plantations via traceability systems and Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
•Benjapol Nakprasert stated that the Traceability project will create business opportunities for farmers and operators, maintain EU and global export markets, and increase product value.

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Key Entities

Organization

Rubber Authority of Thailand(การยางแห่งประเทศไทย)

The organization responsible for reviewing the rubber traceability project and managing EUDR targets.

RAOT(กยท.)

Abbreviation for the Rubber Authority of Thailand.

European Union(สหภาพยุโรป)ℹ️

The export market for rubber governed by EUDR regulations.

Person

Benjapol Nakprasert(เบญจพล นาคประเสริฐ)

Chairman of the Rubber Authority of Thailand (RAOT).

Law

EUDRℹ️

The regulation governing rubber exports to the European Union.

Policy

Thai Traceability

A system being pushed by RAOT to become a national standard for rubber traceability.