Key facts
- The European Parliament has rejected a Commission Delegated Regulation concerning soybean oil.
- The rejected regulation would have classified soybean oil as a high indirect land-use change risk feedstock under the Renewable Energy Directive.
- The vote is expected to safeguard the competitiveness and resilience of the European soy value chain.
- The decision provides certainty for farmers, processors, and feed manufacturers reliant on soybeans.
- Soybeans are considered strategic for increasing domestic protein production and reducing reliance on imports.
The European Parliament has voted to reject a proposal that would have classified soybean oil as a high indirect land-use change (ILUC) risk feedstock under the Renewable Energy Directive. The decision, adopted on July 8, 2026, is a significant move aimed at protecting the European soy value chain, enhancing food and feed security, and supporting the EU's bioeconomy.
A broad coalition of industry organizations, including farmers, cooperatives, seed companies, feed manufacturers, processors, biodiesel producers, and agricultural commodity traders, welcomed the Parliament's vote. They view the outcome as a victory for evidence-based policymaking and a crucial step in aligning the EU's renewable energy, agricultural, and food security objectives.