EUDR Guidance

Comprehensive guidance on European Union Deforestation Regulation compliance

Important Notice

Due diligence is not a "tick-the-box exercise". It depends on the specific context and supply chain, provided that the different steps of due diligence are covered as described in the regulation.

Due Diligence

Operators must comply with due diligence obligations in accordance with articles 8, 9, 10 and 11 of the Regulation.

Traceability

Geolocation data of production areas must be collected. Traceability to the plot of land is necessary.

Documentation

Due Diligence Statements (DDS) must be submitted with reference numbers for customs declarations.

EUDR Compliance Process

Step-by-step guidance for ensuring compliance with EUDR requirements

Risk Assessment Process

Understanding the risk-based approach for vendor assessment

Low Risk (1%)

Simplified due diligence obligations. Collect information but no need to assess and mitigate risks. Requires geolocation data only.

Standard Risk (3%)

Requires geolocation data plus traceability risk assessment. May need risk mitigation plan if capacity score is low (1-40%).

High Risk (9%)

All standard risk requirements plus randomized trace element analysis (isotopic testing) based on World Forest ID standard.

EUDR Guidance

Important Notice

1Supply Chain and Production

2Trading and Shipping

3Importing

4Selling or Exporting

5Traceability Requirements

6Legality Requirement

Low Risk (1%)

Standard Risk (3%)

High Risk (9%)