Deforestation regulation (EUDR)

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EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR)

The EUDR covers wood, meat and other parts of cattle, coffee, cocoa, soya, oil palm and rubber, as well as the products made from them that are listed in Annex 1 to the EUDR.

The EUDR applies to imports into the EU, exports from the EU, domestic and intra-EU trade, domestic production, as well as domestic and intra-EU further processing.

It will enter into force on 30 December 2024. For micro- and small-sized enterprises, the transitional period will continue until 29 June 2025.
Note: The extended transitional period does not apply to products subject to the current EU Timber Regulation (EUTR).

On this page, you can find information about the EUDR and its obligations.

 

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EU commits operators to curb deforestation

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The aim of the EU Deforestation Regulation is to ensure that products consumed in the European Union do not contribute to deforestation or forest degradation worldwide. At the same time, also aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

The regulation applies to the following commodities and products: soy, oil palm, coffee, cocoa, rubber, cattle and wood, as well as products containing or made from these, such as: chocolate, furniture, leather, vehicle tires, packaging, printed matter, and other related products. Comprehensive list of commodities and products (Eur-lex).

The regulation obliges operators to check that products placed on the market in the EU and exported from the EU comply with the regulation. The operator must have a due diligence system (DD system), on the basis of which the required checks are made

The products are:

  • Deforestation-free, i.e. produced on land that has not been subject to deforestation since 31 December 2020;
  • Timber products have not been allowed to cause degradation of the forest status
  • produced in accordance with the relevant legislation of the country of production, and
  • must have due diligence insurance (DD insurance).

More about the regulation (EU) 2023/1115

Se also European Commission's FAQ on the Deforestation Regulation. 

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