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Meridia

**About this session**

The EUDR simplification package is out. But for most procurement and sustainability teams, the real question is what it means for them in practice.

We'll set the context on what was published and why it matters, then hear directly from a regulatory specialist on how the updated requirements are being interpreted and enforced, followed by an open Q\&A. 

This is a rare opportunity to put your questions directly to industry professionals - we’ve built the session around that. 

**What to expect**

*   Context on the EUDR simplification package and the landscape companies are now operating in
*   A regulatory perspective on the latest interpretation of legality due diligence and risk-based assessment
*   Clarity on the dual role between operator and downstream operator
*   Updated guidance on substantiated concerns
*   An honest assessment of what the latest FAQ has clarified and what remains open
*   An open Q\&A where you can put your questions directly to both speakers

**Your guest speakers**

**Tieme Wanders** *Senior Inspector, NVWA (Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority)*

Tieme works for the Dutch Competent Authority, focusing on wildlife crime and preventing biodiversity loss worldwide. He has experience with the NVWA enforcing the EU timber regulation and is currently working with them on implementing the EU deforestation regulation.

Barnaby Patchett, *Managing Director of One Nine Nine and EUDR expert*

Barnaby is the MD of One Nine Nine, a comms and marketing agency that specialises in food and supply chain sustainability. He’s been working in supply chain sustainability since 2008, when he helped deliver the PR launch of Greenpalm, the precursor to the RSPO credits programme.

Barnaby works with clients from across the sustainability value chain — from growers, producers and suppliers to MRV companies, NGOs and technical experts— and has written extensively on EUDR. He also co-hosts The Sustainable Commodities Podcast.

**Moderated by Thomas Vaassen**, Founder and *CEO, Meridia*

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