At the end of 2025, the EU Deforestation Regulation was not only postponed by one year, but also significantly changed in several key areas. With the timeline extended, preparation remains critical—especially for importers seeking clarity and guidance. This additional...
The European Parliament has approved the compromise on the revision of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), confirming a one-year postponement of its application for all operators. Under the revised timeline, the EUDR will apply from 30 December 2026 for medium and...
EU Member states agree on the compromise on the revision of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). The European Parliament is set to vote on the revised text on Wednesday, 17 December. After the vote of the Parliament, the changes will become law. Key elements of the...
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...
Yesterday, EU Member States reached an agreement on a Council mandate for negotiations with the European Parliament regarding the EU Regulation on deforestation-free products (EUDR). The most significant demand: postponing the application start for all companies by...
On 13. November, the European Parliament adopted the urgency procedure for the revision of the EUDR, after the Commission published a proposal for amendments mid-Oktober. However, there is no agreement between the three co-legislators, the Commission, Parliament, and...
The European Commission has published the universal reference number for due diligence statements under the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). This reference number is a universal and uniform reference number that any operator exporting or reimporting a product may...
After the European Commission published a proposal in September to postpone the start of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) by one year for all companies, a new and different proposal has now been released. Revised scope and simplified obligations Under this new...
The European Commission has released and updated the guidance document for the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR): EUR-Lex - 52025XC04524 - EN - EUR-Lex The updated guidance confirms the current implementation timeline: medium-sized and large companies must comply...
The European Commission has published the EUDR country benchmark, ranking all producing countries as “low”, “standard”, or “high” risk. This timely publication confirms that the EUDR remains on schedule and will not be postponed due to the benchmark. All EU Member...
At this year’s @Seafood Expo Global/Seafood Processing Global in Barcelona on May 7th, Donau Soja had the opportunity to host a high-level panel on Sustainability in Aquafeed: Aligning Supply Chains with EU Requirements – tackling one of the most pressing issues in...
In April, the European Commission published new EUDR FAQs and guidance aimed at clarifying open questions especially regarding packaging and sample/testing products, and reducing administrative burden for companies, particularly regarding the volume of due diligence...