EU Regulation on Deforestation-free Products
The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), formally known as Regulation (EU) 2023/1115, is a landmark policy adopted by the European Union to combat global deforestation and forest degradation. It aims to ensure that products consumed within the EU do not contribute to these environmental issues.
Key Provisions:
The regulation targets specific commodities and products linked to deforestation and forest degradation, including:
-> Palm oil
-> Cattle
-> Soy
-> Coffee
-> Cocoa
-> Timber
-> Rubber
-> Derived products such as beef, furniture, and chocolate
Due Diligence Requirements:
-> Operators placing these products on the EU market or exporting them must:
-> Demonstrate that the products do not originate from land deforested after December 31, 2020.
-> Provide evidence of compliance with the laws of the country of production.
-> Submit due diligence statements electronically through a registry managed by the European Commission.
Enforcement and Penalties:
Non-compliance can result in fines up to 4% of the operator's EU turnover.
Implications:
The EUDR is expected to significantly reduce the EU's contribution to global deforestation and biodiversity loss.
🔗 EC, EP, European Environmental Agency
Key Provisions:
The regulation targets specific commodities and products linked to deforestation and forest degradation, including:
-> Palm oil
-> Cattle
-> Soy
-> Coffee
-> Cocoa
-> Timber
-> Rubber
-> Derived products such as beef, furniture, and chocolate
Due Diligence Requirements:
-> Operators placing these products on the EU market or exporting them must:
-> Demonstrate that the products do not originate from land deforested after December 31, 2020.
-> Provide evidence of compliance with the laws of the country of production.
-> Submit due diligence statements electronically through a registry managed by the European Commission.
Enforcement and Penalties:
Non-compliance can result in fines up to 4% of the operator's EU turnover.
Implications:
The EUDR is expected to significantly reduce the EU's contribution to global deforestation and biodiversity loss.
🔗 EC, EP, European Environmental Agency
- Categories
- EUDR (EU Deforestation Regulation)Environmental Product Declaration (EPD)Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)Sustainable ProductPEP (Product Environmental Profile)
- Legislation instrument
- Regulation
- Pillars
- Environmental
- Legislation status
- Adopted
- Applicable area
- EU
- Regulation (EU) 2023/1115
Timeline
- ProposedNov 17, 2021
- ApprovedApr 19, 2023
- AdoptedJun 13, 2024
- PublishedJul 10, 2024
- In ForceJul 30, 2024
- In ApplicationDec 30, 2025
- Last UpdatedPending
Originally set to take effect on December 30, 2024, the regulation's implementation has been postponed by one year.
Now it's scheduled to commence on December 30, 2025.
Now it's scheduled to commence on December 30, 2025.
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Deforestation and trade map
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Knowledge Centre on Earth Observation
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EUDR Information System User Guide2.37 MB
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