EU Regulation on Deforestation Free Products (EUDR)

EU Regulation on Deforestation Free Products (EUDR)

Uncover the essentials of the EU’s Deforestation Regulation with our position paper. The purpose of this paper is to guide companies in how to efficiently address the challenges posed by the European Union Regulation on Deforestation Free Products (EUDR) through the use of GS1 standards and services. EUDR will require companies to collect and report detailed data about specific products and commodities identified as major contributors to deforestation globally. Farmers, land plots and shipments across the supply chain will need to be identified and connected to trusted data about their origin. In a press release, The European Parliament announced an extension of the implementation period for the EUDR by one year. The new deadline for implementation is now December 30, 2025, rather than December 30, 2024. Download your copy for insights and strategic preparations to ensure compliance.The new deadline for implementation is now December 30, 2025, rather than December 30, 2024.

At a glance

EUDR is a regulation that aims to ensure that products on the EU market do not contribute to deforestation in the EU or outside the EU​. EUDR is a regulation adopted in 2023 under the EU’s Green Deal that requires companies to follow up that their products and raw materials do not contribute in any way to deforestation or forest degradation​. Companies need to produce evidence that products are produced on land that has not been subject to deforestation after 31 December 2020 and that relevant local laws have been complied withGeographical information on the agricultural land used for the production of the raw materials must also be provided​. The law aims to promote the EU’s work on climate change and safeguard biodiversity, which is strongly countered by deforestation.

You can read more about the deforestation regulation on EUR-Lex 

Focus
Raw materials with the risk of contributing to deforestation, such as palm oil, soy, coffee
Affected organizations
Companies in or with exports to the EU market, with products made from specific raw materials
Target audience
A variety of stakeholders
Geographic scope
All 27 EU countries

Getting started with GS1 standards and services

To start working towards end-to-end transparency with GS1 standards and services there are a few steps companies can take.

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    Position paper - Deforestation Regulation (EUDR)

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    Staffan Olsson, Head of Public Affairs, GS1 Sweden

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