May 1, 2025 (press release) –
The European Commission has released updated FAQs and guidance to simplify the implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). The goal is to cut administrative burdens on companies by 30% and streamline processes such as due diligence statement submissions. Key changes include allowing annual submissions, reusing existing statements for reimported goods, and enabling authorized representatives to manage submissions on behalf of companies or groups of companies. Overall, however, the changes still favor countries in the EU and do not address the considerable concerns of those in the forest industry, including geolocation requirements and details that apply to low-risk countries.
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