The EU Deforestation Regulation: Businesses exporting to the EU must ensure their products are deforestation-free. Are you ready?
What Questions We Will Answer in this Blog
What is the EU Deforestation Regulation, and why is it important?
How does this regulation impact companies exporting goods to the EU?
What steps do businesses need to take to comply with the new rules?
Introduction
The European Union has set a robust regulation to tackle global deforestation—a game-changer for businesses exporting to the EU. The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), which comes into force on December 30, 2025, is not just another bureaucratic hurdle. It represents a bold commitment by the EU to ensure products sold in its market are not contributing to the destruction of our planet's forests.
"The EUDR is more than just a regulation. It's an opportunity for businesses to demonstrate their commitment to sustainability, transparency, and responsible trade."—Arne Mielken, Managing Director, Customs Manager Ltd.
This new regulation will profoundly affect your supply chains, requiring close collaboration between your business, suppliers, and stakeholders to meet stringent standards. But don’t worry. I’ll walk you through what it takes to comply and how my team and I can help.
Abbreviations We Use in this Blog
We’ll keep things simple, but some abbreviations will be necessary to fully grasp the EUDR. Here’s a quick guide:
EUDR – EU Deforestation Regulation
EU – European Union
EUTR – European Union Timber Regulation
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