European Union · Wood and Paper

EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR)

A practical guide to EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) for wood and paper sold in the European Union: who it applies to, what to prepare, and the mistakes that cause rejection.

Who needs it

Wood, paper, rubber, palm oil, cocoa, coffee, soy, and cattle products; Operators and traders placing these products on the EU market

Authority

National competent authorities in the EU

Legal basis

Regulation (EU) 2023/1115

Local representative

Not applicable — the operator is responsible

Timeline

Before placing the product on the EU market; check the applicable phasing

Cost

Traceability and assessment costs vary

If you do not comply

Market access restrictions, fines, and confiscation

Who needs this

Wood, paper, rubber, palm oil, cocoa, coffee, soy, and cattle products
Operators and traders placing these products on the EU market

Documents you need

Due diligence statement
Geolocation of production plots
Supply chain risk assessment

Compliance checklist

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Due diligence statement
Geolocation of production plots
Supply chain risk assessment

How to comply

Map the supply chain back to the plot
Collect geolocation data
Assess risk and submit the due diligence statement

Brief for your lab or agent

Copy this into an email, then edit the product and channel.

Request: EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) — European Union
Product category: Wood and Paper
Authority: National competent authorities in the EU
Legal basis: Regulation (EU) 2023/1115

Documents we already have:
  1. Due diligence statement
  2. Geolocation of production plots
  3. Supply chain risk assessment

Questions:
  1. Does our product fall under EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) in the European Union?
  2. Which test standards or evidence do you accept?
  3. What is the current fee and lead time?
  4. Is a local representative required, and can you act as one?

Cost and timeline

Before placing the product on the EU market; check the applicable phasing.

Traceability and assessment costs vary.

Common rejection reasons

Missing geolocation
No due diligence statement
High-risk sourcing without mitigation

Registration, notification, or certification is not the same as approval. Keep the technical file current and make sure the label, listing, and submitted data match.