The EUDR covers cattle, cocoa, coffee, oil palm, rubber, soya and wood, and products made from them. After two postponements (amending Regulation (EU) 2025/2650), it applies from 30 December 2026 for large and medium operators, and from 30 June 2027 for micro and small enterprises.
Products must be deforestation-free, meaning no deforestation after 31 December 2020. They must be legally produced and covered by a due diligence statement that includes the geolocation of the plots.
Micro and small primary operators in low-risk countries can use a simplified declaration.
Practical tip: Ecuadorian exporters should start collecting plot geolocation data and supplier records now. European buyers will ask for them.
Sources: European Commission, Access2Markets
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