WEBINAR VIDEO | The New EU Deforestation Regulation: Stay Compliant, Succeed Sustainably

In this Life Sciences session, the experts from our agri-food law team Philippe de Jong and Bart Junior Bollen provided valuable insights into the Regulation’s implications and equiped businesses with the necessary knowledge to ensure compliance in this evolving landscape. you
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