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The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) requires businesses to prove that seven key commodities and their derivatives are both deforestation-free and legally produced. The regulation applies to operators placing goods on the EU market or exporting from it. First-in-line operators must submit a Due Diligence Statement before products enter the market. Downstream operators have lighter obligations. Penalties for non-compliance include fines of up to 4% of annual EU turnover, confiscation of goods, and temporary market bans.

Lacey Act due care is frequently referenced in US trade compliance, but it is also a ‘moving target’ that may feel difficult to define.

Singapore has emerged as a key global player and energy hub in maritime industries. As the world’s second-largest port and its largest bunkering hub, the city-state handles more marine fuel than anywhere else on earth. In 2025 alone, marine fuel sales hit a record 56.77 million tonnes. Now, Singapore is moving on renewable maritime fuel, and the rest of the industry is paying attention. This article explores how Singapore is leading this shift, on the back of DoubleHelix’s recent engagement with key government stakeholders in the city-state.