The EU Deforestation Regulation: What You Need to Know

Summary The EUDR bars cattle, cocoa, coffee, oil palm, rubber, soya and wood products from the EU market unless they are deforestation-free after the 31 December 2020 cut-off, legally produced, and covered by a due diligence statement. Obligations apply from 30 December 2026 for medium and large companies, from 30 June 2027 for micro and small operators, and from 30 December 2027 for products added to Annex I in 2026. The company that first places the product on the EU market, or exports it, carries the due diligence; downstream operators and traders keep supplier and customer records and the