EUDR Compliance Solutions β Practical Guides and Tools
Practical guides, checklists, and tools for EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) compliance. Actionable steps for operators and traders.
EUDR Compliance: From Regulation to Action
The EU Deforestation Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2023/1115) imposes concrete obligations on all operators and traders placing relevant commodities on the EU market or exporting them from the EU. This site provides the practical tools you need to achieve and maintain compliance.
Unlike EUDR.live, which presents the full legislative framework, here we focus exclusively on practical implementation: what you need to do, in what order, and how to demonstrate compliance.
What You Will Find on This Site
- Due Diligence System β Step-by-step implementation of the three mandatory stages: information gathering, risk assessment, and risk mitigation.
- Compliance Checklist β A comprehensive, category-based checklist of all requirements you need to meet.
- Risk Assessment β Methodology for assessing deforestation and forest degradation risks at country, product, and supply chain level.
- Geolocation Requirements β What GPS/polygon data you need to collect, in what format, and how it integrates with the EU Information System.
- SME Guide β Simplified obligations and extended deadlines for small and medium-sized enterprises.
- Certification Pathways β How FSC, PEFC, and other certification schemes relate to EUDR requirements. If you need certification, see CoC certification services.
Key Deadlines
| Category | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Large and medium operators and traders | 30 December 2026 |
| Small and micro operators (non-timber products) | 30 June 2027 |
Deadlines updated by the targeted revision of 18 December 2025 (published in OJEU on 23 December 2025) and confirmed by the Commission's simplification review of 4 May 2026 (IP/26/941). The 4 May 2026 package brings updated guidance, FAQs, a draft delegated act on product scope (public feedback open until 1 June 2026) and an updated implementing act on the Information System β see the May 2026 operator checklist.
The 7 Covered Commodities
EUDR covers products derived from: palm oil, soy, wood, cocoa, coffee, rubber, and cattle. The full list of customs codes and derived products is available on EUDR.live β Covered Commodities.
Our Approach
The guides on this site are designed to be actionable. Each page contains concrete steps, practical examples, and references to the relevant articles of the regulation. Whether you are a large operator with complex supply chains or an SME importing a single raw material, you will find the information you need to build a robust compliance system.
Related Pages
EUDR Due Diligence System β Implementation Guide
Practical guide for implementing an EUDR due diligence system: information gathering, risk assessment, and risk mitigation steps.
EUDR Compliance Checklist β Complete Verification Guide
Comprehensive EUDR compliance checklist: organizational prep, supply chain mapping, data collection, risk assessment, and reporting.
EUDR Risk Assessment β Methodology and Criteria
EUDR risk assessment methodology: country risk, product risk, supply chain complexity, mitigation measures, and negligible risk criteria.
EUDR Geolocation Requirements β GPS Data and Polygons
EUDR geolocation requirements: GPS coordinates, polygon data, accepted formats, and integration with the EU Information System.
EUDR Guide for SMEs β Simplified Obligations and Deadlines
Practical EUDR guide for SMEs and small/micro operators: simplified obligations, extended deadlines (Dec 2026 / Jun 2027), and concrete steps.
Sourcing from Low-Risk Countries β Simplified EUDR Due Diligence
Practical EUDR guide for sourcing from low-risk countries: simplified due diligence procedure, reduced information requirements, statement workflow.
Certification and EUDR β FSC, PEFC, and Compliance
How FSC, PEFC, and other certification schemes relate to EUDR. Certification alone is not sufficient but supports risk assessment.
Acting on the May 2026 EUDR Simplification Package β Operator Checklist
Operator checklist for the Commission's 4 May 2026 EUDR simplification package: product-scope re-mapping, "Have Your Say" feedback by 1 June 2026, IS API changes, simplified declaration form, voluntary grouping, downstream and micro/small primary operator clarifications.