EUDR

The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) requires that certain commodities and the products derived from them are deforestation-free, produced in line with the laws of the country of production, and covered by a due diligence statement before they can be placed on or exported from the EU market.

The regulation covers seven commodities: cattle, cocoa, coffee, oil palm, rubber, soya, and wood, along with a range of products made from them. Companies must collect information including geolocation data for the plots of land where the commodities were produced, assess and mitigate the risk of non-compliance, and submit due diligence statements.

EUDR's application date has been delayed more than once since its entry into force, with timing differentiated for larger operators versus micro and small operators, so the exact compliance date depends on company size and the latest agreed text.

The regulation has created demand for supply chain traceability, geospatial data, and deforestation-risk analysis skills, particularly in agriculture, forestry, and consumer goods supply chains.