EUDR & Digital Product Passports
EU 2023/1115
The EU Deforestation Regulation requires companies to prove that products sold in the EU have not contributed to deforestation. While not a DPP regulation per se, it mandates extensive supply chain traceability and due diligence data that overlaps si...
Overview
The EU Deforestation Regulation requires companies to prove that products sold in the EU have not contributed to deforestation. While not a DPP regulation per se, it mandates extensive supply chain traceability and due diligence data that overlaps significantly with DPP requirements — particularly geolocation data, supply chain mapping, and risk assessments.
Key Requirements
The EUDR introduces several requirements that directly impact how businesses manage product data and Digital Product Passports.
- Due diligence statement for each product placed on EU market
- Geolocation coordinates of production plots
- Proof of deforestation-free production since 31 December 2020
- Supply chain mapping and risk assessment
- Applies to cattle, cocoa, coffee, oil palm, rubber, soya, wood
- Extends to derived products (leather, chocolate, furniture, paper, etc.)
- Information system for due diligence statements
- Country benchmarking system for risk assessment
Implementation Timeline
Key dates and milestones for the EUDR.
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June 2023
Regulation Published
EUDR 2023/1115 published in the Official Journal of the EU.
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December 2024
Original Enforcement Date
Original compliance deadline for large operators (delayed to December 2025).
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December 2025
Large Operators
Compliance deadline for large operators and traders.
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June 2026
SMEs
Compliance deadline for small and medium-sized enterprises.
Affected Sectors
These product sectors are impacted by the EUDR. Each has specific DPP requirements and deadlines.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does EUDR relate to DPPs?
EUDR requires detailed supply chain traceability data — geolocation, supplier mapping, due diligence reports — which directly feeds into DPP data requirements for affected products.
Which products does EUDR cover?
Seven commodities (cattle, cocoa, coffee, oil palm, rubber, soya, wood) and their derived products including leather, chocolate, furniture, paper, rubber products, and more.
Has the enforcement been delayed?
Yes. The original December 2024 deadline was postponed by 12 months. Large operators must comply by December 2025, and SMEs by June 2026.
Can DPP software help with EUDR compliance?
Yes. DPP platforms that capture supply chain data, geolocation, and material provenance can serve dual purposes for both ESPR DPP and EUDR compliance.
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