The European Commission proposes amendments to the Deforestation Regulation (EUDR)
On 21 October 2025, the European Commission presented a proposal to amend the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), with the aim to simplify its implementation and reduce the administrative burden – particularly for micro and small operators. The proposal also includes a postponement of the application date to 30 December 2026 for micro and small operators and the introduction of a new category of operators, ’downstream operators’, to further clarify responsibilities within the supply chain.
The proposal mainly provides relief for small and downstream operators, while larger companies are still expected to comply with the EUDR requirements from 30 December 2025. The proposal must be adopted by the European Parliament and the Council before entering into force.
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