What it is
The Deforestation Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2023/1115), the EUDR, requires operators placing listed commodities on the EU market — including wood and products containing it — to show they are deforestation-free. That means collecting information including the geolocation of the plots where the commodity was produced, assessing and mitigating the risk, and submitting a due-diligence statement.
Why it matters for compliance
For brands sourcing furniture, paper, textiles or other in-scope goods, the EUDR is a step-change in supply-chain data: a supplier name and a species declaration is no longer enough — you need traceable, plot-level evidence of origin. It is widely seen as a model that may extend to other commodities and concerns, so the capability is worth building well.
How to use it
- Identify which products contain in-scope commodities.
- Build supplier processes to capture geolocation and origin evidence.
- Run a risk assessment and lodge the due-diligence statement where required.
- Confirm the application dates for your operator size against the current text — they have shifted.
Good to know
Obligations for large operators apply from the end of 2026 following postponements during rollout, with later dates for smaller operators; always verify the current timeline before acting.
Visit the official EUDR — (EU) 2023/1115 site ↗How Conphora helps
Conphora turns obligations like these into one managed workflow — it matches each product to the rules that apply, flags the gaps, and keeps your evidence ready for retailers and authorities.