- The Commission has unveiled a package of EUDR measures aimed at providing guidance and easing implementation.
- The delegated act will adjust the range of commodities and products falling within the EUDR’s scope.
- The Commission has confirmed that it will not reopen the text of the EUDR, so companies should continue preparing for the 30 December
European Commission Maintains 30 December 2025 Application Date for EU Deforestation Regulation
The Commission has proposed new amendments to streamline EUDR obligations, while maintaining the application date for large and medium enterprises.
By Paul A. Davies, Michael D. Green, James Bee, and Toon Dictus
On 21 October 2025, the European Commission (Commission) announced a proposal introducing amendments designed to facilitate the implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). Notably, the Commission proposed to maintain the current application date of 30 December 2025 for large- and medium-sized enterprises, contrary to
European Commission Proposes Further One-Year Delay to the EU Deforestation Regulation
A new proposal could delay the EUDR implementation to 30 December 2026, as the Commission cites IT concerns.
By Paul A. Davies, Michael D. Green, James Bee, and Toon Dictus
On 23 September 2025, the European Commission (Commission) announced that it will propose postponing the application of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) by an additional year.
The Commissioner for Environment, Water Resilience and a Competitive Circular Economy sent letters to the European Parliament and the Council indicating
European Commission Announces Simplifications to the Implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation
The updated guidance includes simplification measures allowing due diligence statements’ reuse, annual submission, and management by authorised representatives on behalf of companies.
By Paul A. Davies, Michael D. Green, James Bee, and Toon Dictus
On 15 April 2025, the European Commission (the Commission) announced measures to simplify the implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), which is set to apply from 30 December 2025. This initiative is part of the Commission’s more general ongoing focus on streamlining
European Parliament Votes to Postpone Deforestation Regulation to 2025 and Proposes Additional Amendments
The vote follows the European Commission’s proposal to delay application of the regulation by one year.
By Paul A. Davies, Michael D. Green, and James Bee
On 14 November 2024, the European Parliament (Parliament) voted in favour of the European Commission’s (Commission) to postpone the implementation of the European Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) by one year, allowing companies additional time to comply with the law. The Parliament also proposed additional amendments to the EUDR.
Background and Revised Timeline
The EUDR
European Commission Proposes One-Year Delay to European Deforestation Regulation
The Commission published guidance documents to the regulation and proposed to postpone its entry into application to 30 December 2025.
By Paul A. Davies, Michael D. Green, and James Bee
On 2 October 2024, the European Commission (Commission) adopted a proposal for a one-year delay to the implementation of the European Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), which was set to take effect from December 30, 2024. The Commission noted the proposal is a response to feedback from global partners and
European Deforestation Regulation Enters Into Force
The regulation aims to minimise the EU’s contribution to deforestation and forest degradation.
By Paul A. Davies, Michael D. Green, and James Bee
The European Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) entered into force on 29 June 2023, following publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. However, the main requirements and prohibitions of the EUDR will apply from 30 December 2024, 18 months after the entry into force.
The regulation forms part of the European Green Deal (for more information on the Green Deal, refer to Latham’s blog post here), which includes a proposal to ensure EU consumption does not contribute to deforestation and forest degradation. The EUDR will repeal and broaden the scope of the existing EU Timber Regulation.[i]