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EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR)
EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) impacts global supply chains

What is the EUDR?

The European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) (Regulation EU 2023/1115) aims to ensure that products sold or exported in the EU do not contribute to deforestation or forest degradation. The regulation covers key commodities and selected derived products:

  • Wood
  • Coffee
  • Cocoa
  • Soy
  • Palm Oil
  • Rubber
  • Cattle
  • Certain derived products such as leather, chocolate, tires, and furniture

Companies placing these products on the EU market must demonstrate that they are:

  • Deforestation-free (not sourced from land deforested after 31 December 2020)
  • Legally produced according to the laws of the country of origin
  • Supported by a Due Diligence Statement or a simplified declaration

Compliance Timeline

  • Large and medium-sized companies: 30 December 2026
  • Micro and small enterprises: 30 June 2027

If your business imports, exports, manufactures, distributes, or sells products covered by the EUDR, you will need visibility into your supply chain and access to reliable documentation to demonstrate compliance.

Companies that are unable to demonstrate compliance may face restrictions on placing products on the EU market, financial penalties, and reputational risks.

How JAS can support you

While responsibility for EUDR compliance remains with the company placing products on the EU market, JAS can help strengthen the supply chain transparency and operational processes needed to support your compliance efforts.

1. Supply Chain Visibility: End-to-end shipment tracking, supply chain mapping, and enhanced visibility across transportation flows to support traceability and documentation requirements.

2. Customs & Trade Expertise: Guidance on customs clearance processes, documentation, and cross-border logistics requirements to establish transparency and improve preparedness.

3. Regulatory Monitoring: Updates on EUDR developments, implementation timelines, and emerging industry practices to help you stay informed as requirements evolve.

4. Sustainability Consulting: Support in connecting EUDR readiness with broader sustainability and supply chain transparency initiatives as part of your overall ESG strategy.

Disclaimer: JAS Worldwide does not provide legal certification of EUDR compliance. Responsibility for compliance remains with the operator/trader placing products on the EU market. JAS acts as a logistics and supply-chain partner supporting transparency and information flow.