On November 26th, the European Parliament voted to postpone the implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) by one year for all operators. Along with the delay, the Parliament approved several additional amendments proposed by the Council, extending beyond the original proposal from the European Commission. The legislative process now moves to the Council for formal approval of these changes. So officially there is still no change to the start date, but given recent vote, it appears highly likely that the EUDR will be postponed for another year, with further discussions on adjustments to due diligence obligations expected later.

What Does This Mean for Companies?

While it’s likely the timeline will be extended, the core requirement of the EUDR remains unchanged:
First operators must provide geolocation data for all relevant commodities sourced from outside the EU and ensure supply chains are deforestation-free.

This extra year offers a valuable opportunity – not to pause, but to prepare. Companies should use this time to:

• Strengthen Due Diligence Processes

Through our Guidance & Advisory services, we recommend further developing your due diligence systems to ensure full readiness when the regulation becomes active.

• Start Verifying Geolocations in Crop Insights

Companies already testing geodata processing report that it takes time to optimise workflows. Early adopters are gaining insights, refining processes, and building internal capacity – regardless of the postponement. Starting now will give your business a significant advantage.

Don’t wait for compliance to lead you. The most resilient companies act ahead of regulations.
Contact us to test Crop Insights for your soya supply chains and get fully aligned before EUDR enforcement begins.