This week, the European Parliament has voted in support of a one-year delay and simplification of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). As this closely mirrors the EU Council’s position, it is likely that this will be ratified.
However, negotiations must take place, be agreed upon, and published in the EU Official Journal before the end of 2025 for the delay to enter into force.
12-Month Postponement
If adopted, organisations will have an additional year to comply with the EUDR. Large and medium organisations would have until 30th December 2026, and micro and small enterprises would have until 30th June 2027.
Due Diligence Simplification
A simplification review has also been requested, to be carried out by 30th April 2026. Recommended amendments include:
- Downstream operators and traders would no longer be required to submit a due diligence statement for products that are already covered by a statement. Products will only require one statement submission in the EUDR IT system, at the point it first enters the EU market, by the EU operator placing it on the market
- Micro and small primary operators (those growing/harvesting relevant products) in low risk countries will only be required to submit a simplified due diligence declaration, instead of a full due diligence statement
