EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR): Supply Chain Due Diligence for Sellers
Updated 2026-08-03
The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) requires companies placing certain commodities on the EU market to prove their products are deforestation-free and legally produced. Affected commodities include cattle, cocoa, coffee, oil palm, rubber, soya, and wood, plus derived products. Operators must conduct due diligence using geolocation data and satellite monitoring to verify no deforestation occurred after December 31, 2020.
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FAQ
What products are affected by the EUDR?+
The EUDR covers seven commodities: cattle, cocoa, coffee, oil palm, rubber, soya, and wood, plus their derived products (e.g., leather, chocolate, coffee, palm oil, tires, furniture, paper). Annex I of the regulation lists all affected CN codes. For e-commerce, common affected products include wooden furniture, leather goods, chocolate, coffee, and rubber products.
What due diligence is required?+
Operators must collect information about the product (description, quantity, supplier, country of production, geolocation coordinates of production plots), assess risk of deforestation and illegality, and mitigate any identified risks. For low-risk countries, simplified due diligence is allowed. All due diligence statements must be submitted through the EU Information System.
When does the EUDR take effect?+
The EUDR was originally set to apply from December 30, 2024, but has been postponed. Large operators must comply from December 30, 2025, and SMEs from June 30, 2026. The regulation requires that products must not have been produced on land deforested after December 31, 2020.
How does this affect Amazon and marketplace sellers?+
Marketplace sellers importing affected commodities must conduct due diligence before products enter the EU market. Sellers must obtain geolocation data from suppliers, verify deforestation-free status, and submit due diligence statements. Amazon and other marketplaces may require sellers to upload EUDR compliance documentation.
What are the penalties for EUDR non-compliance?+
Penalties include fines proportional to environmental damage and product value (up to 4% of EU turnover), confiscation of products and revenues, exclusion from public procurement, and temporary market bans. Member states must ensure penalties are effective, proportionate, and dissuasive.
What is the EU Information System for EUDR?+
The EU Information System is a centralized database where operators submit due diligence statements before placing affected products on the EU market. Each statement receives a reference number that must accompany the product through the supply chain. The system also contains the country benchmarking classification (low, standard, high risk).