EUDR Compliance: Facts vs. Fiction
- Arne Mielken
- Mar 21
- 3 min read
Think the EUDR is all about red tape and trade barriers? Let’s separate fact from fiction and uncover what it really means for your business.
The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) has sparked numerous concerns and misconceptions among importers, exporters, and trade compliance professionals.
Is it an insurmountable burden, or a necessary step toward sustainability?
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Key Questions Covered in This Blog
Does the EUDR prohibit farmers from felling trees on their land?
How does traceability work under EUDR?
Will compliance be an administrative nightmare?
Is the EUDR unfairly restrictive on trade?
How does the EUDR support agroforestry?
Will the EUDR lead to higher prices and supply chain issues?
Is the EU prepared to implement and enforce EUDR?
Are SMEs at a disadvantage under the EUDR?
Does the EUDR harm smallholders in developing nations?
"Sustainability is no longer a ‘nice-to-have’—it’s a fundamental requirement for global trade compliance."Arne Mielken, Managing Director, Customs Manager
Abbreviations Used in This Blog
SMEs – Small and Medium-sized Enterprises
API – Application Programming Interface
FAO – Food and Agriculture Organization
WTO – World Trade Organization
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