Regime

Deforestation Regulation (EUDR)

A due diligence statement with geolocation for seven commodities and the products derived from them.

CarteBlanche / Deforestation Regulation (EUDR)

VO (EU) 2023/1115Legal position as of 12 October 2026

Basis
VO (EU) 2023/1115
Threshold
commodities under Annex I
Penalty
up to 4 % of EU annual turnover
Source
IHK Pfalz zur EUDR
last checked 12 October 2026 · review cycle monthly

What is required

Due diligence statement through the EU information system before placing on the market, geolocation of the plots of production, risk assessment and an annual review.

What has to be done

  • one-offIdentify commodities and products under Annex I in your own product range.
  • ongoingCollect information along the supply chain: geolocation of the plots of production, time of production and supplier details.
  • ongoingCarry out a risk assessment and, where the risk is not negligible, take risk mitigation measures.
  • deadline-boundSubmit the due diligence statement in the EU information system before placing on the market or exporting, and pass the reference number down the chain.
  • annualReview the due diligence system annually; keep records and statements for five years.

Stages over time

Micro or small enterprise

  1. Date of application for micro and small enterprises

Micro and small enterprises file a simplified statement; geolocation may be replaced by the postal address.

Large operator

  1. Date of application for large operators

Postponed by twelve months through Regulation (EU) 2025/2650 of 23 December 2025.

Criteria checked

  • Commodities under Annex I
  • Size class

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