Latest Investigations Projects Illegal Deforestation Monitor Timberleaks Timber Investigation Centre About Subscribe Academic study confirms green labels fall short of requirements set by upcoming EU deforestation law Workers on oil palm plantations harvesting palm fruit in East Kalimantan, Indonesia.  © Earthsight Five green labels – FSC, RTRS, RSPO, Fairtrade International and Rainforest Alliance – were the focus of a new study in Forest Policy and Economics, representing EUDR-covered commodities timber, rubber, soy, palm oil, coffee and cocoa The study found that none is fully aligned with the most important requirements of the EUDR relating to deforestation and legality The study also found that all schemes assessed had a lenient attitude towards non-compliance, with actors being allowed to retain certification despite violating laws, increasing the risk of EUDR non-compliance Earthsight has previously highlighted that this is because the burden of proof set by certification sche