The European Commission announced the second postponement of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) to December 2026, two years beyond the original 2024 target. The postponement is due to ongoing technical challenges with the EU’s due diligence information technology system. The IT system is not yet equipped to manage the volume of compliance declarations required under the new law.

It may be recalled that the EUDR mandates that exporters of cattle, cocoa, coffee, oil palm, rubber, soy, and wood—along with related products like chocolate, leather, furniture, and tyres—prove their goods are deforestation-free and legally produced. Exporters are strongly encouraged to view the deferment as an opportunity to begin and take key steps to:

• Audit supply chains for deforestation risks
• Implement traceability systems with geolocation and legality checks
• Engage with cooperatives, certifiers, and relevant government agencies

For more details about this announcement, please see the related article: https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/climate-energy/eu-will-delay-anti-deforestation-law-by-another-year-commissioner-says-2025-09-23/

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