EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR)

Regulation (EU) 2023/1115 — Ensuring deforestation-free supply chains in the EU market

Enforcement: December 30, 2026 (large operators) | June 30, 2027 (SMEs)

What is the EUDR?

The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), officially Regulation (EU) 2023/1115, replaces the previous EU Timber Regulation (EUTR). It requires operators and traders placing specific commodities on the EU market — or exporting them from the EU — to demonstrate that their products are deforestation-free and legally produced.

7 Commodities Covered

The EUDR goes far beyond timber. It covers seven commodity groups and all their derived products:

Timber & Wood Products

Furniture, pulp, paper, plywood, charcoal

Cattle & Leather

Beef, leather goods, hides

Soy & Soy Products

Soybean meal, soybean oil

Palm Oil

Palm oil, palm kernel oil, derivatives

Coffee

Green beans, roasted, extracts

Cocoa & Chocolate

Cocoa beans, butter, powder, chocolate

Rubber

Natural rubber, tyres, rubber products

Key Requirements

  • Due diligence system to assess and mitigate risk of deforestation in supply chains
  • Geolocation data for all plots of land where commodities were produced
  • Proof that products are deforestation-free (cut-off date: December 31, 2020)
  • Compliance with local laws of the producing country
  • Due diligence statements submitted to the EU Information System

How We Help

Sustainability Today provides comprehensive EUDR compliance support:

  • Training for your team on EUDR requirements and practical implementation
  • Due diligence system development and documentation
  • Digital platform for geolocation data management and supply chain monitoring
  • Risk assessment framework tailored to your commodities and sourcing regions

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With the enforcement deadline approaching, now is the time to prepare. Get trained and build your compliance system.