PolicyPhasing in
EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR)
Due diligence and plot-level geolocation for seven commodities sold in or exported from the EU.
CThe Collabryx EditorialCurated for the network22 October 2026 · 2 min read
At a glance
- Jurisdiction
- European Union
- Status
- Phasing in
- Applies to
- Operators and traders placing cattle, cocoa, coffee, oil palm, rubber, soya, wood — and listed derived products — on the EU market or exporting them.
- Timeline
- June 2023 — Regulation enters into force
- 31 Dec 2020 — Deforestation cut-off date for covered commodities
- 2024–2025 — Application postponed and simplified more than once: check the source for current dates
- Last reviewed
- June 2026
What it requires
Before placing a covered product on the EU market, a company must show it is deforestation-free (no deforestation after 31 December 2020), produced legally in the country of origin, and covered by a due diligence statement.
What practitioners actually do
- Collect geolocation coordinates for every plot of land where the commodity was produced
- Run risk assessment using the Commission's country benchmarking (low, standard, high risk)
- Mitigate risk where it isn't negligible — supplier audits, satellite monitoring, segregated supply
- File due diligence statements through the EU information system
Why it matters for your work
Traceability to plot level is new for many supply chains, especially for indirect suppliers in cattle and smallholder-heavy commodities. Remote sensing, supplier engagement and data systems skills are in demand.
Watch for
Application dates have moved repeatedly. Plan for the obligation, but confirm dates on the Commission's page before committing a client to a deadline.