Deforestation Regulation
Navigate the European Union Deforestation Regulation with confidence using our comprehensive compliance software solution.
The European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) aims to minimize the EU's contribution to global deforestation and forest degradation by ensuring products placed on the EU market are deforestation-free.
Key Requirements
Starting December 30, 2025, companies must ensure that products placed on the EU market are:
Affected Products
The regulation applies to cattle, cocoa, coffee, palm oil, rubber, soy beans, and lumber, as well as products derived from these commodities, such as:
June 29, 2023
EUDR entered into force
December 30, 2025
EUDR becomes applicable for large and medium-sized enterprises
June 30, 2026
EUDR becomes applicable for micro and small enterprises
Understanding the detailed requirements and implications of the regulation
Due Diligence Requirements
Companies must implement a three-step due diligence process:
Companies must submit a due diligence statement through the EU Information System confirming compliance before placing products on the market.
Country Benchmarking System
Penalties for Non-Compliance
Member States will establish penalties that are:
Competent authorities in each Member State will conduct inspections based on a risk-based approach.
Operator vs. Trader Obligations
Operators (those placing products on the EU market for the first time) must:
Traders (those making products available that are already on the market) must:
Geolocation Requirements
One of the most challenging aspects of EUDR compliance is the requirement to provide precise geolocation coordinates for all plots of land where regulated commodities are produced.
Required Information
Challenges
Comprehensive information about the technical aspects of the regulation
Detailed Product Scope
Commodity
Products Covered
CN Codes (Examples)
Cattle
Cocoa
Coffee
Oil palm
Rubber
Soya
Wood
Live cattle, beef, leather products
Cocoa beans, paste, butter, powder, chocolate
Coffee beans, roasted coffee, extracts
Palm oil, palm kernel oil, derivatives
Natural rubber, tires, rubber articles
Soybeans, oil, meal, tofu, soy sauce
Timber, furniture, pulp, paper, printed materials
0102, 0201, 0202, 4104, 4107
1801, 1802, 1803, 1804, 1805, 1806
0901, 2101
1511, 1513, 2306
4001, 4005, 4011, 4015
1201, 1208, 2304, 1507
4401-4421, 4701-4706, 48, 49, 94
Note: This is not an exhaustive list. The regulation covers approximately 112 CN codes in total.
EU Information System (Registry)
Competent Authorities
Each EU Member State will designate one or more competent authorities responsible for:
Authorities must check at least 5% of operators and traders annually and 5% of the quantity of relevant commodities or products.
Verification & Control Process
The EUDR Establishes a comprehensive verification
framework:
SME Provisions
The EUDR includes special provisions for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs):
Microenterprises (fewer than 10 employees and annual turnover under €2 million) acting as traders are exempt from certain obligations.
International Cooperation & Partnerships
The EUDR emphasizes international cooperation through:
Partnership Agreements
Alignment with Other Initiatives
International Cooperation & Partnerships
The EUDR is part of a broader EU regulatory framework addressing sustainability and environmental protection:
Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)
The EUDR is part of a broader EU regulatory framework addressing sustainability and environmental protection:
EU Taxonomy Regulation
Activities contributing to EUDR compliance may be considered environmentally sustainable under the EU Taxonomy.
Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD)
EUDR compliance aligns with broader due diligence requirements under the proposed CSDDD.
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Supply Chain Mapping
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Due Diligence Automation
Generate and manage due diligence statements automatically, ensuring compliance with all EUDR requirements.
Risk Assessment
Identify and mitigate compliance risks with our advanced risk assessment tools and early warning system.
Deforestation Monitoring
Access satellite imagery and deforestation alerts to verify that your supply chain is deforestation-free.
Supplier Management
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Reporting & Analytics
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-Sarah Johnson
Sustainability Director, Global Foods Inc.
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-Marcus Chen
Supply Chain Manager, EcoTimber Ltd.
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-Elena Rodriguez
CEO, Artisan Coffee Imports
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