European Commission postpones EUDR implementation by another year

On 23 September 2025, the European Commission announced a further one-year postponement of the entry into force of the Regulation on Deforestation-Free Products (EUDR). The decision still requires approval from the European Parliament and the Member States, with approval considered likely.

The EUDR, in effect since 29 June 2023, obliges companies to demonstrate that their products do not originate from recently deforested areas. The regulation aims to shift consumption within the EU toward more environmentally sustainable products and to combat global deforestation.

Challenges and delays in implementation

Since the adoption of the EUDR, its implementation has been marked by numerous ambiguities and changes. Clear guidance from the competent authorities and the EU has long been lacking and essential support tools, such as FAQs, were often published only with significant delays.

Our company is fully prepared for the current requirements of the EUDR, both technically and organizationally. We are currently focused on closely monitoring further developments to respond flexibly and proactively to new legal frameworks and implementation timelines.

As soon as concrete information on new deadlines and requirements becomes available, we will communicate the details to our customers accordingly.