UPDATE: 19.11.2025
Council ready to start talks with Parliament on a targeted revision of the regulation
The Council adopted its negotiating mandate on a targeted revision of the EU regulation on deforestation-free products (EUDR). The aim is to simplify the implementation of the existing rules and to postpone their application to allow operators, traders and authorities to prepare adequately.
Main elements of the Council position
The Council’s mandate has introduced a number of changes to the Commission’s proposal to further reduce the administrative burden on operators, particularly small and micro operators.
• the provisions of the EUDR would apply from 30 December 2026 for medium and large operators and 30 June 2027 for micro and small operators
• the obligation and responsibility for submitting the required due diligence statement would fall exclusively on the operators who first place the product on the market
• downstream operators and traders would no longer have to submit separate due diligence statements, but only the first downstream operators must keep and pass on the reference number of the initial statement
• micro and small primary operators would submit only a one-off simplified declaration
The Council also tasked the European Commission with carrying out, by 30 April 2026, a simplification review assessing the EUDR’s impact and administrative burden on operators, particularly small and micro operators. Where appropriate, the review should be accompanied by a legislative proposal.
Next steps
On the basis of this mandate, the Council will start negotiations with the European Parliament in order to reach a final agreement in the coming weeks and before the current EUDR becomes applicable as of 30 December 2025.
(European Parliament plenary will be hold is Strasbourg at 24-27. November)
Click here to see the EU Council Press release of 19.11.2025
The European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR)
What is the EUDR?
The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) is designed to ensure that products placed on or exported from the EU market do not contribute to deforestation or forest degradation. It covers seven key commodities - timber, palm oil, soy, cocoa, cattle, rubber, and coffee - as well as a wide range of derived products such as paper, chocolate, furniture, and leather.
What are the main objective of the EUDR?
- Combat global deforestation and forest segradation
- Ensure products are “deforestation-free”
- Promote transparent and traceable supply chains
- Protect biodiversity and indigenous rights
- Reduce the EU’s environmental footprint
Papyrus Due Diligence Process
Who is affected?
The regulation applies to both operators (companies placing or exporting covered products on the EU market) and traders (companies further along the supply chain). Large and medium-sized businesses must comply from 30 December 2025, while micro and small enterprises have until 30 June 2026.What does compliance involve?
To meet the EUDR requirements, companies must ensure that products are:- Deforestation-free and legally produced, respecting environmental, human rights, and anti-corruption laws.
- Backed by a due diligence statement, including risk assessments and, where needed, mitigation plans.
EUDR supporting documents:
EUDR Annex 1 List of relevant products
EUDR Competent Authorities
EUDR Compliance Guideline
EUDR FAQ Papyrus and Scaldia November 2025
EUDR Frequently FAQs by the European Union
EUDR HS-Codes and TARIC Codes
EUDR Information for SME companies