EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR)

The EUDR applies to the following commodities and their products:

• Beef
• Cocoa
• Coffee
• Palm oil
• Soy
• Wood
• Rubber
  as well as products made from them (e.g., furniture, paper, leather goods).

• Due diligence: Companies must ensure that their products:
  • do not originate from areas that were deforested after December 31, 2020,
  • were produced in accordance with the applicable laws of the country of production.

• Geolocation: The geographical coordinates of the cultivation areas must be specified for each delivery.
• Due diligence declaration: A declaration must be submitted to the EU information system before the product is placed on the market.

• Application for all affected companies: from December 30, 2025.
• For small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs): extended transition period until December 30, 2026.

Member States must establish effective sanctions, including:

• Fines (up to 4% of annual turnover in the EU),
• Confiscation of products,
• Exclusion from public tenders.

EUDR information can be shared via the Chemistry Manager/Regulation Wizard.

• Analyze supply chains and collect data on origin and geolocation.
• Prepare processes for submitting the due diligence declaration.
• Schedule training courses for compliance and supplier management.

The EU Commission has expanded the existing TRACES (Trade Control and Expert System) system for the EUDR.

• Companies must submit their due diligence declaration electronically via TRACES (Art. 33 EUDR).
• TRACES serves as a central platform for the transmission and management of EUDR data.
• Access is via the EU login.
• The declaration must be submitted before the products concerned are placed on the market or exported.