EUDR Definitive Phase — Effective 30 Dec 2026
EUDR Compliance
From Supply Chain Blind Spots to
Due Diligence
Traceability
Risk Assessment
Reporting
20+Years Experience
500+Manufacturers Served
EU·US·ASIARegions Covered
How it all connects
The compliance chain EUDR requires
APA Engineering delivers end-to-end EUDR compliance — gap assessment, plot-level geolocation mapping, risk classification, Due Diligence Statement preparation and multi-language supplier engagement — so a regulation built to stop deforestation doesn't stop your shipments.
1
Origin
Geolocation of every production plot
2
Risk
Country and commodity risk classification
3
Diligence
Due Diligence Statement, evidenced and filed
4
Market
Cleared for EU import or sale
Regulation (EU) 2023/1115
The EU Deforestation Regulation, in plain terms
EUDR applies to any company placing cattle, cocoa, coffee, palm oil, rubber, soy, or wood — or products derived from them — on the EU market, or exporting them from it. That includes EU-based and non-EU businesses alike, across all industries, as the regulation is sector-agnostic. After two rounds of EU-level postponement, large and medium enterprises (plus micro and small timber operators) must comply from 30 December 2026; other micro and small enterprises have until 30 June 2027. Timber harvested before 29 June 2023 can continue to be placed on the EU market under the older EU Timber Regulation (EUTR) for a further transitional window after EUDR applies, rather than facing a hard cutover.
- ✓ Products must be deforestation-free, produced on land not deforested after 31 Dec 2020
- ✓ Production must be legally compliant with the laws of the country of origin
- ✓ Every batch must be traceable to the specific plot of land it came from
Compliance timeline
29 Jun 2023
EUDR enters into force
Regulation (EU) 2023/1115 is adopted
14 Nov 2024
12-month postponement approved
European Parliament delays enforcement by one year
30 Jun 2025
Country benchmarking finalized
Commission completes its risk-tier classification of countries
30 Dec 2026
Large operators & traders must comply
For large and medium companies, the EUDR applies as of 30 December 2026, and for micro and small companies as of 30 June 2027.
30 Jun 2027
Micro & small enterprises must comply
Extended deadline for SMEs
Operational reality
Six places EUDR compliance projects stall
The regulation is simple to state and hard to operationalize — especially across multi-tier, multi-country supply chains.
Getting geolocation data
Coordinates for every production plot, often from suppliers who've never been asked for this before.
Proving deforestation-free status
Satellite and remote-sensing evidence has to hold up to audit, not just look plausible.
Confirming legal production
Local land-use, labor, and environmental law compliance, verified at the country level.
Mapping multi-tier supply chains
Visibility rarely extends past tier 1 — EUDR requires it to reach the plot.
Engaging unfamiliar suppliers
Many upstream suppliers have no compliance function and no reason yet to cooperate.
Meeting the deadline
30 Dec 2026 for large operators, 30 Jun 2027 for SMEs — with audit-ready documentation, not drafts.
Our engagement model
A five-step path from exposure to audit-ready
We pair regulatory and engineering expertise with the data infrastructure to move fast without cutting corners on evidence.
Done
In review
01 · Assess
Gap Assessment & Compliance Roadmap
We review your current systems against EUDR requirements and build a prioritized, actionable roadmap to full compliance.
02 · Map
Supply Chain Traceability & Geolocation Mapping
We collect geolocation coordinates for origin plots using GIS tools and satellite imagery, building full traceability from source to finished product.
Country ALow
Country BStandard
Country CHigh
03 · Classify
Risk Assessment & Mitigation
Supply chains are classified by country and commodity risk profile, with audits or certifications recommended where risk is elevated.
04 · File
Due Diligence Statement (DDS) Support
We prepare and validate your DDS for submission through the EU's centralized portal, covering legality, traceability, and deforestation-free evidence.
05 · Sustain
Supplier Engagement, Monitoring & Audit Readiness
We train suppliers on data requirements, monitor for deforestation alerts, and keep documentation organized for inspection at any time.
Beyond The Service
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Outcomes
Measurable wins, not just deliverables.
85%
Less Manual Effort
Reduction in manual compliance effort across BoM screening and supplier follow-up.
95%
First-Time Acceptance
First-time acceptance rate on IMDS and DDS submissions handled by APA specialists.
4wks
Faster Kickoff
From kickoff to first compliant submission on typical EUDR pilot engagements.
Who this is built for
Industries with the most exposure
Furniture & wood products
Timber and derived materials sit at the center of EUDR's original scope.
Food, beverage & agriculture
Cocoa, coffee, soy, and palm oil ingredients require plot-level traceability across long ingredient chains.
Packaging & consumer goods
Paper, rubber, and palm-derived packaging inputs fall in scope even when the finished product doesn't look like a commodity.
Why APA
What a compliance-only vendor can't offer
Most EUDR vendors are software-only or advisory-only. APA sits across four connected divisions — which changes what "compliant" can include.
Engineering-grade data discipline
Our Engineering division's technical documentation practices carry into how we structure and validate traceability data.
Sourcing-side supplier relationships
Our Sourcing division already engages suppliers on quality and procurement — the same relationships that make EUDR supplier outreach faster.
Cataloging infrastructure for ongoing data
Product and supply-chain data doesn't stop at the DDS. Our Cataloging division's data platforms keep it current, structured, and audit-ready year over year.
One partner, not a stack of vendors
Gap assessment, mapping, filing, and monitoring under one engagement — instead of coordinating software, consultants, and auditors separately.
Head to head
What you need vs. what APA delivers
Benchmarked against SaaS-only EUDR platforms and generalist Big 4 advisory.
| What you need | What APA delivers |
|---|---|
| Deep regulatory expertise | ✓20+ years in EU chemical & product compliance, applied to EUDR since the 2023 regulation. |
| Plot-level geolocation capability | ✓GIS and satellite-based mapping delivered by an engineering team, not a forms tool. |
| Supplier engagement at scale | ✓Proven supplier outreach programs across 500+ manufacturers globally, multi-language ready. |
| A real due-diligence file | ✓DDS preparation and validation built for audit, not just for submission. |
| Broader compliance coverage | ✓REACH, RoHS, CBAM, Conflict Minerals — one partner, full portfolio. |
| Outcome-focused engagement | ✓Fixed-scope deliverables, clear timelines, no billing surprises. |
Financial impact tool
Estimate your EUDR exposure
Model your rough compliance workload and potential penalty exposure based on your EU-bound volume and current data readiness.
% of suppliers who can already provide plot-level coordinates
Maximum penalty exposure
€180,000
4% of EU-bound revenue if non-compliant at deadline
Suppliers still needing onboarding
80%
of your data gap based on current readiness
Recommended engagement window
12–16 weeks
to reach audit-ready DDS before the deadline
Illustrative estimate for planning purposes only. Actual exposure depends on verified data, national enforcement practice, and final Commission guidance.
FAQ
Quick answers for buyers
EUDR (Regulation (EU) 2023/1115) requires companies placing cattle, cocoa, coffee, palm oil, rubber, soy, or wood products on the EU market — or exporting them from it — to prove those products are deforestation-free, legally produced, and traceable to the specific plot of land where the raw material was grown.
Large operators and traders must comply by 30 December 2026. Micro and small enterprises have until 30 June 2027. Timber harvested before 29 June 2023 remains under the older EUTR until the end of December 2027.
A DDS is the record submitted through the EU's centralized information system before a relevant product enters the market. It documents plot-level geolocation, legality evidence, and the risk assessment behind the deforestation-free conclusion.
Penalties can reach up to 4% of annual EU turnover, alongside seizure of goods, suspension from the EU market, and reputational fallout from NGO and media attention.
Yes. EUDR applies to any company placing in-scope products on the EU market or exporting them from it, regardless of where the company itself is based.
EUTR only covered timber and required 'due diligence' in a lighter form. EUDR expands to seven commodity groups and their derivatives, and requires plot-level geolocation — a materially higher evidence bar.
Get started
Find out exactly where EUDR applies to your products — before the deadline finds out for you.
A 30-minute exposure assessment tells you which products are in scope, what data you're missing, and how far you are from an audit-ready DDS.
EUDR compliance is approaching.
The EU Deforestation Regulation will start applying from December 2026, and businesses need to be ready to meet its due diligence requirements.
Don’t leave your EUDR preparation until the last minute. Book a free 30-minute EUDR consultation with an APA specialist and get practical guidance on what you need to do to prepare.
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