'Significant regulatory hurdles' ahead for beef sector as EU deforestation rules loom

With the potential for severe penalties, the stakes have never been higher for Irish exporters, Baker Tilly has warned.

Items such as steaks, minced beef, liver, and canned luncheon meat must now be proven to come from sources that are not contributing to deforestation. 

Irish businesses, particularly those in the beef and forestry sectors, are set to encounter significant regulatory hurdles due to the new EU deforestation regulations. 

With the potential for severe penalties, the stakes have never been higher for Irish exporters, advisory firm Baker Tilly has warned.