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Plain-language explainers on the regulations shaping commodity trade, practical guides for compliance teams, and notes from collecting data in the field.
EUDR explained: what exporters need to prove
The EU Deforestation Regulation puts the legal duty on EU importers, but the evidence has to come from the farm. Here is what your buyers will ask you for.
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Polygon or point? Getting plot geolocation right
Six decimal places, four hectares and a closed boundary: the technical details that decide whether your plot data survives a buyer's review.
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Five habits of reliable offline field collection
Most supply chains begin where the network ends. These are the working habits that keep field data trustworthy when there is no signal.
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Chain of custody models: which one does your buyer need?
Identity preserved, segregated or mass balance? The model you run determines what you can honestly claim about origin.
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The OECD five steps for minerals and gold, in plain language
The OECD Due Diligence Guidance underpins most responsible sourcing rules for tin, tantalum, tungsten and gold. Here is what each step asks of a mine or exporter.
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Inside a customs-ready compliance dossier
What goes into a single shipment's dossier, who reads which part, and why one file beats a folder of certificates.
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