UPDATE: 26.11.2025
One year postponement for all companies
According to Parliament’s position, companies will have an additional year to comply with new EU rules to prevent deforestation.
The Parliament supported the following key proposals aimed at easing the EUDR transition:
• All companies should have an additional year to implement the new rules:
- Large operators and traders as of 30 December 2026
- Micro- and small enterprises from 30 June 2027
• Simplified Due Diligence: The introduction of simplified due diligence obligations for certain market participants and traders.
• A mandate for a review of the simplification of the EUDR Law by April 30, 2026
Next steps
Parliament is now ready to start negotiations with member states on the final shape of the law, which has to be endorsed by both Parliament and the Council and published in the EU Official Journal before the end of 2025.
Printed products
Besides these earlier announced proposals, the European Parliament today voted to exclude HS Ex.49, Finished printed products such as newspapers, magazines, and books to be exempt from the scope of the EUDR.
However, important to understand, it is not yet the final, legally binding decision for the exemption to take effect. The process now moves to the next stage where the Council and the European Commission must be convinced to support and formally adopt the demand.
Click here to see the EU Council Press release of 26.11.2025
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