UPDATE: 17.12.2025
The European Parliament has now approved several amendments designed to simplify the regulation.
Product scope
All printed products under HS Chapter 49 have been officially removed from the EUDR scope.
One year postponement
Large and medium operators and traders: compliance required by 30 December 2026.
Micro and small operators: compliance required by 30 June 2027.
Due diligence obligations simplified
Only the first company placing goods on the EU market must perform due diligence and submit a due diligence statement.
Subsequent operators and traders are exempted from submitting due diligence statements. Reference numbers will be passed only to the first downstream operator.
Simplified process for SMEs
Micro and small primary operators in low-risk countries will only need to file a one-time simplified declaration.
Further review planned
The EU will review administrative burden and simplifications by April 2026, which may lead to additional changes.
Next steps
The removal of the obligation to pass reference numbers further down the supply chain reduces complexity. Papyrus will review the changes and assess the implications for our processes. Consequently, we will not be sharing any due diligence statements (DDS) at this time. As the EU is planning a further review of administrative requirements until April 2026, full clarity on the final provisions will only be available after that date.
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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 2026, while micro and small enterprises have until 30 June 2027.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:
Download Adopted EUDR Text (PDF 240 KB)
Download EUDR Annex 1 List of relevant products (PDF 150 KB)
Download EUDR Competent Authorities (PDF 165 KB)
Download EUDR Compliance Guideline (PDF 2 MB)
Download EUDR HS-Codes and TARIC Codes (PDF 180 KB)
Download EUDR Information for SME companies (PDF 190 KB)