Important Dates
30 December 2024: EUDR applies to large operators and traders. 30 June 2025: SMEs must comply. Products must be deforestation-free relative to the 31 December 2020 cut-off date.
7 Covered Commodities
The EUDR covers these commodity categories and their derived products. Select a commodity to learn more about compliance requirements.
Cattle
Cattle products including beef and leather
Cocoa
Cocoa beans and chocolate products
Coffee
Coffee beans and roasted coffee
Palm Oil
Palm oil and derived products
Rubber
Natural rubber and rubber products
Soy
Soybeans and soy-derived products
Wood
Timber, wood products, and paper
What you need for EUDR compliance
Operators must exercise due diligence before placing products on the EU market or exporting from it. This involves collecting data, assessing risk, and mitigating any identified risks.
Geolocation data
Coordinates of production land (farm, plantation, forest). Point or polygon format.
Product information
Description, quantity, HS code, and supplier details.
Deforestation-free evidence
Documentation that land was not deforested after 31 December 2020.
Due diligence statement
A declaration submitted to the EU Information System before import/export.
Frequently asked questions
What is the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR)?
The EUDR is an EU regulation requiring operators and traders to ensure that specified commodities and derived products placed on or exported from the EU market are deforestation-free and legally produced. It applies to cattle, cocoa, coffee, palm oil, rubber, soy, and wood.
When does EUDR come into effect?
Large operators and traders must comply by 30 December 2024. SMEs have until 30 June 2025. The deforestation cut-off date is 31 December 2020 — products must come from land not deforested after this date.
What is a due diligence statement?
A due diligence statement is a declaration that operators must submit to the EU Information System before placing products on the market or exporting. It confirms that due diligence has been exercised and the products comply with EUDR requirements.
What geolocation data is required?
You need coordinates identifying the land where the commodity was produced. For plots over 4 hectares, polygon coordinates are required. For smaller plots, a single point coordinate is acceptable.
Does EUDR Central submit declarations to regulators?
No. EUDR Central helps you prepare and document your due diligence. The actual submission to the EU Information System must be done by the operator through official channels. We generate the documentation to support your submission.