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What is EUDR? Which products and companies are affected by the EU Deforestation Regulation?

Access to the EU market for certain commodities is now restricted. independent of deforestation It depends on proving that they exist. EUDR — EU Deforestation Regulation ((EU) 2023/1115), This imposes a significant traceability obligation on global supply chains.

What is EUDR?

The EUDR (EU Deforestation Regulation) allows certain commodities and products derived therefrom to be placed on the EU market only under certain conditions. that they are produced without causing deforestation It is a regulation that allows entry if proven. The products must be produced on land that has not been deforested after December 31, 2020 (deforestation-free), comply with the relevant country's legislation (legal), and be eligible for import. due diligence statement (DDS) It must be documented.

Which products does EUDR cover?

  • Cattle
  • Cocoa
  • Coffee
  • Palm oil
  • Rubber
  • Soy
  • Wood
  • and products derived from them (e.g., leather, chocolate, furniture, paper, rubber).

When does the EUDR apply?

The implementation dates for the EUDR have been postponed by one year. According to the current schedule, the obligations are:; for large and medium-sized operators December 30, 2025, for micro and small businesses June 30, 2026 Effective from this date. Operators who place covered products on the EU market or export them from the EU after this date will be required to submit a declaration of care.

Things companies need to prepare

  • Geolocation data: Coordinates of the production sites.
  • Traceability: Tracking the commodity all the way to the production site.
  • Proof of legality: Documents proving compliance with the relevant country's legislation.
  • Declaration of Care (DDS): Declaration and risk assessment submitted to the EU information system.

To establish your traceability and due diligence system for EUDR and other supply chain obligations:

Supply Chain Due Diligence

Related topic: CSDDD Corporate Duty of Care And Second Party Supplier Audits.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which products does EUDR cover?

EUDR covers cattle, cocoa, coffee, palm oil, rubber, soy, and wood, as well as products derived from them (leather, chocolate, furniture, paper, tires, etc.).

When does the EUDR enter into force?

The deadlines have been postponed by one year; the obligations will apply from December 30, 2025 for large and medium-sized operators, and from June 30, 2026 for micro and small businesses.

What documents are required for an EUDR?

Geographic location data of the production sites, traceability to the production area, proof of legality, and a declaration of care (DDS) submitted to the EU system are required. The product must have been produced on land that was not deforested after December 31, 2020.

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