What does EUDR mean?
EUDR stands for European Union Deforestation Regulation, the EU regulation on deforestation-free products. In Brazil, it is also commonly called the European Union’s anti-deforestation law.
EUDR concerns products associated with cattle, cocoa, coffee, oil palm, rubber, soy, and wood. Scope depends on the covered products, the operation, and the company’s role; the commodity name alone is not enough.
The aim is to prevent products from contributing to deforestation and forest degradation. Consult the legal text and its amendments to assess each case.
European Commission — EUDR overview and application dates (opens in a new tab) · EUR-Lex — Regulation (EU) 2023/1115 and amendments (opens in a new tab)
Application dates depend on operator size
Large and medium operators; also micro and small operators already covered by the EUTR.
Micro and small operators, subject to the EUTR exception.
European Commission schedule, consulted on September 9, 2026. Confirm size definitions and applicability for your company. European Commission — EUDR overview and application dates (opens in a new tab).
Three questions to organize preparation
- Which product and which operation?
- Separate classification, composition, and commercial destination. Do not use a generic list as a scope decision.
- What is known about the origin?
- Connect areas, suppliers, periods, and documents. Identify missing information before presenting a conclusion.
- Who reviews and takes responsibility?
- Identify technical, legal, and operational responsibilities. Preparing files and deciding whether they are sufficient are different tasks.
Organizational questions, not a transcription or complete list of legal obligations.
Dossier, due diligence, and DDS are not synonyms
A dossier gathers material. Due diligence involves assessment and decisions. A DDS is a statement within the applicable regulatory process. Trace supports organization and local preparation; submission or acceptance in the European system should not be assumed.
Read the existing documentation on these distinctions (Portuguese)