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Simplified Obligations and Later Application Dates for EU Deforestation Regulation 

On 23 December 2025, the European Union published Regulation (EU) 2025/2650, a targeted revision of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) that amends Regulation (EU) 2023/1115 to simplify certain obligations for operators and traders and to adjust key timelines for implementation.

The additional time is intended to ensure a smooth transition and to allow for improvements to the IT systems used by operators, traders, and their representatives to submit electronic due diligence statements.

All businesses would be granted an additional year to comply with the new European Union regulations. Large operators and traders must comply with the regulation by 30 December 2026, while small operators, such as private individuals and micro or small enterprises, must comply by 30 June 2027.

The text enters into force on 26 December 2025.

For further information, consult the European Commission website here.

Even with the delay, building EUDR‑ready systems (supplier data, geolocation/traceability, DDS workflows, IT readiness) takes time.

Through Eurofins Sustainability Services, we provide services to support EUDR readiness: supplier mapping with cascading questionnaires and precise geolocation capture, deforestation risk assessment, targeted mitigation planning, and tailored reporting.

Start now to de‑risk compliance and avoid last‑minute bottlenecks: https://sustainabilityservices.eurofins.com/services/eudr-deforestation-impact-assessment/