EUDR

EU Deforestation Regulation

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Creating supply chains that are deforestation-free

The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) is a trade law designed to prevent products linked to deforestation from entering the European market. It requires companies to prove that regulated commodities such as cattle, leather, cocoa, coffee, palm oil, rubber, soy, and wood are legal and deforestation free, supported by traceability and geolocation data.

The EUDR will apply from 30 December 2025. From that point, companies must demonstrate their products are not linked to deforestation or forest degradation. Any goods connected to deforestation after 31 December 2020 will be considered non-compliant, making early supply chain mapping essential to identify risks, replace high-risk suppliers, and safeguard EU market access.

Deforestation & consumer expectations

64%
…of consumers expect sustainability information to be independently verified, not just self-declared.
80%
…of shoppers expect companies to ensure wood and paper products are deforestation-free.
5M
…hectares of forest were lost each year between 2010 and 2020, outpacing reforestation.

EUDR and the challenge of seeing beyond Tier 1

Global supply chains are vast and complex, yet most companies have limited insight beyond their immediate suppliers. Studies show that only about 15 percent of procurement leaders have visibility past Tier 1, and only 13 percent of companies have fully mapped their networks. Research also indicates that as much as 85 percent of supply chain risk exists deeper in the chain.

For EUDR compliance, this lack of visibility is a critical challenge. Companies need to begin tracing and assessing suppliers today to identify where deforestation risks may lie and to protect access to the EU market.

 

A clear process for EUDR compliance

NQC's supply chain risk management platform, SUPPLIERASSURANCE, helps organisations build deforestation-free supply chains with a structured approach. Our platform identifies risks, assesses suppliers, and supports corrective action so you can meet EUDR requirements with confidence.
Identify

Identify

Spot commodities, suppliers, and regions that fall within the scope of EUDR. SUPPLIERASSURANCE uses HS codes, supplier roles, and geolocation data to highlight high-risk areas across your supply chain.

Assess

Assess

Evaluate supplier practices and evidence against EUDR requirements. The platform combines mapping, assessments, and remote monitoring (including satellite imagery) to build reliable risk profiles.

Mitigate

Mitigate

Take action to address risks through targeted engagement, corrective actions, and supplier collaboration. Track remediation efforts and build the evidence needed for due diligence statements and EU reporting.

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Building deforestation-free supply chains

The EU Deforestation Regulation is designed to create transparent, sustainable supply chains. Our guide walks you through the regulation, its scope, and how to identify and mitigate risks in your supplier network. 

Frequently asked questions

Compliance. Simplified.