
EU regulation on deforestation-free supply chains (EUDR) – start of application postponed to the end of 2025
The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) has been in force since 29 June 2023 (Regulation (EU) 2023/1115). In October, the EU Commission proposed postponing the implementation deadline by one year due to requests from global partners for more preparation time. The EU Parliament and Commission formally agreed to this proposal and minor amendments in December. This means that large companies will have to comply with the new due diligence obligations from December 30, 2025.

The EUDR prohibits the trade of raw materials and products that are associated with deforestation, forest degradation or the illegal expulsion of the local population. The goods must also be produced in accordance with the legislation of the country of production, including environmental, human and labor rights. This affects the import and export of these products and their products within the EU market. This promotes the trade of legal and
Our procurement department is currently preparing to implement all the obligations associated with the EUDR. To this end, we are already in close contact with our suppliers. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
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