What does the EUDR require?
EUDR compliance means proving that the commodities you place on the EU market did not drive deforestation. Regulation (EU) 2023/1115 covers seven commodities — cattle, cocoa, coffee, oil palm, rubber, soya and wood — and the products made from them listed in Annex I.
To be sold in or exported from the EU, a covered product must meet three conditions:
- Deforestation-free: produced on land that was not deforested after Dec. 31, 2020, and, for wood, harvested without forest degradation.
- Legal: produced in line with the relevant laws of the country of production, from land use and environmental protection to labor and human rights.
- Covered by a due diligence statement: submitted through the EU Information System before the product is placed on the market or exported.
Behind each statement sits a due diligence process: collect product information, including plot geolocation, then assess and mitigate risk. Regulators expect that process documented, not a single supplier questionnaire.
Who the EUDR affects and when it applies
The EUDR applies to operators that place covered products on the EU market or export them, and to traders that sell them on. After two postponements and a December 2025 revision, the dates are set:
- Dec. 30, 2026: large and medium-sized operators and traders, plus micro and small operators in the timber sector.
- June 30, 2027: micro and small operators outside the timber sector.
The revision also eased downstream duties: only the first downstream operator must retain and pass on due diligence reference numbers, and micro and small primary operators can file a one-time simplified declaration. In May 2026, the European Commission confirmed there will be no further delay.
Collect EUDR supplier data with 3E Exchange
Every EUDR due diligence statement depends on information only your suppliers hold: where a commodity came from and which documents back it up. 3E Exchange gives your team one place to request, collect and validate it.
- Send configurable supplier surveys built around EUDR data points, alongside the other regulatory frameworks you already survey for.
- Collect certificates, declarations and supporting documents, and extract the details with the supplier document processor in 3E Exchange.
- Track responses and close gaps before they delay a due diligence statement.
Built for supplier engagement at scale
Suppliers answer once in 3E Exchange, and your team works from a single record of responses and documents, ready to support due diligence statements and audits.
Stay ahead of EUDR guidance and scope changes
The EUDR keeps moving. The Commission adopted changes to Annex I in July 2026, which took effect Sept. 18, removing leather and some rubber articles and bringing soluble coffee and certain palm oil derivatives into scope on Dec. 30, 2027. 3E Insight tracks updates like these across 3,200+ regulatory lists in 150+ countries, so your team can adjust supplier requests before deadlines arrive.
The EU Deforestation Regulation at a glance
Commodities in scope: cattle, cocoa, coffee, oil palm, rubber, soya and wood
Cutoff year: no deforestation on production land after Dec. 31, 2020
Large and medium operators must comply by Dec. 30, 2026
Maximum fines of at least 4% of a company's total annual EU turnover
EUDR FAQ
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What is the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR)?
The EUDR, Regulation (EU) 2023/1115, is an EU law that bans placing or exporting products linked to deforestation. Covered products must be deforestation-free after Dec. 31, 2020, legally produced and backed by a due diligence statement.
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When does the EUDR apply?
The EUDR applies from Dec. 30, 2026, for large and medium-sized companies and for micro and small timber operators. Other micro and small operators must comply by June 30, 2027. The European Commission confirmed in May 2026 that it does not plan another postponement.
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Which products are covered by the EUDR?
The EUDR covers cattle, cocoa, coffee, oil palm, rubber, soya and wood, plus derived products listed in Annex I, such as chocolate, furniture and palm oil. The Commission amended Annex I in July 2026, with the changes taking effect Sept. 18, 2026.
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What is the difference between an operator and a trader under the EUDR?
An operator places a covered product on the EU market for the first time or exports it, and carries the main due diligence duty. A trader makes products available further down the supply chain. Since the December 2025 revision, most downstream companies only keep and pass on reference numbers.
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What information does an EUDR due diligence statement need?
A due diligence statement draws on product details, quantity, country of production, supplier and customer information, and the geolocation of every plot where the commodity was produced. Companies also keep evidence of their risk assessment and mitigation.
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What are the penalties for EUDR non-compliance?
EU member states set EUDR penalties, which must include maximum fines of at least 4% of a company’s total annual EU turnover. Authorities can also confiscate products and revenues and bar companies from public procurement.
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