Compliance deadlines
Large operators: 30 December 2024 • SMEs: 30 June 2025
6 steps to EUDR compliance
Identify covered products
Determine if your products contain cattle, cocoa, coffee, palm oil, rubber, soy, or wood.
- Check HS codes against EUDR Annex I
- Include derived products (chocolate, leather, furniture, etc.)
- Applies to imports into and exports from the EU
Collect supply chain data
Gather information about where your products originate.
- Product description and quantity
- Supplier name and contact information
- Country of production
- Date or period of production
Obtain geolocation coordinates
Get GPS coordinates for the production land.
- Latitude and longitude of farm/plantation/forest
- Polygon coordinates for plots over 4 hectares
- Point coordinates acceptable for smaller plots
- Must be accurate enough to identify the land
Verify deforestation-free status
Confirm the land was not deforested after 31 December 2020.
- Review satellite imagery or land use records
- Obtain supplier declarations
- Check certification scheme documentation
- Consider country risk level
Assess and mitigate risk
Evaluate the risk that products are non-compliant.
- Consider country and regional risk factors
- Evaluate supplier reliability
- Document any concerns and mitigation steps
- Keep records of risk assessment
Create due diligence statement
Prepare and submit your declaration before import/export.
- Submit via EU Information System
- Include all required data fields
- Keep records for 5 years
- Update if circumstances change
Frequently asked questions
Who needs to comply with EUDR?
Operators who place covered products on the EU market or export them, and traders who make products available on the market. This includes importers, manufacturers using covered commodities, and retailers.
What is the cut-off date for deforestation?
31 December 2020. Products must come from land that was not deforested after this date. Land that was agricultural before this date can be used.
How long must I keep records?
All due diligence records must be kept for at least 5 years. This includes supplier information, geolocation data, risk assessments, and any evidence collected.
What are the penalties for non-compliance?
Penalties vary by EU member state but can include fines (up to 4% of EU turnover), confiscation of products, exclusion from public procurement, and temporary bans on market activities.