Deforestation. The EUDR regulation.
The EU deforestation-free products regulation (EUDR) covers cattle, cocoa, coffee, oil palm, rubber, soya and wood, and products derived from them. After the postponements, it applies from 30 December 2026 for large and medium companies and from 30 June 2027 for most micro and small ones.
In brief.
Anyone placing the products concerned on the EU market or exporting them must show that they do not come from deforested land and comply with the laws of the country of production. This is a summary: the official EU texts prevail.
The commodities
Cattle, cocoa, coffee, oil palm, rubber, soya and wood, with many derived products such as furniture, paper and leather.
Due diligence
Collecting information on origin, assessing and mitigating risk before placing goods on the market.
Geolocation
The coordinates of the plots where the commodities were produced are required.
The statement
The operator submits a due diligence statement in the EU information system before placing on the market or exporting.
Customs
At customs the statement reference travels with the goods: without it, import or export may be blocked.
What we do
We check with you the customs codes concerned and the references to include in the declarations.
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Four checks to make.
A short list to see whether the EUDR applies to you.
Codes
Check whether the customs codes of your goods fall under the EUDR.
Suppliers
Ask suppliers for origin and geolocation data.
Role
Work out whether you are an operator or trader, a large or small company.
Declaration
Prepare the statement before import or export.
Questions about the EUDR.
Does the EUDR cover furniture?
Yes, if it contains wood: furniture and many wood products are among the derived products listed in the regulation.
Does it also apply to exports?
Yes. The regulation applies both to placing the products concerned on the EU market and to exporting them from the Union.
Where can I find the official information?
On the European Commission website on the deforestation regulation, with guidance and FAQs.
