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We are already supporting businesses of all sizes across commodity sectors to navigate and align their systems with the EUDR requirements. Contact the team to arrange your verification and gap analysis.
EUDR for business
The European Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) is a ground-breaking law designed to make sure that forests are not damaged by the companies that use them to source commodities like wood, coffee, cocoa and palm oil. These companies need to prepare for the changes, which come into effect from December 2026.
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The EUDR aims to reduce deforestation and degradation of forests by placing due diligence requirements on companies that produce or source “forest risk commodities”.
EUDR commodities
The EUDR covers 7 key commodities and their derivatives: coffee, cocoa, natural rubber, palm oil, soya, cattle and beef, and timber.
The EU Deforestation Regulation requires businesses within its scope to carry out due diligence on relevant commodities and products before placing them on the EU market, trading or exporting them from the EU.
In practice, this means:
establishing precisely where products come from
collecting required product information and data
assessing and addressing deforestation and legality risks
using evidence to demonstrate that due diligence and traceability requirements have been met
For businesses, the challenge is turning these regulatory requirements into workable processes, responsibilities and actions across their supply chains.
When will EUDR be implemented?
Due to come into force from 30 December 2026, the EU Deforestation Regulation is essential to halting global deforestation and its consequences to biodiversity, climate and people. Organisations must understand the effect the regulation may have on their business and prepare as soon as possible.
How to prepare for the EUDR
Preparing for EUDR starts with understanding what the requirements mean for your organisation and turning them into practical steps.
Depending on your business position in the supply chain, you may need to:
identify which products and activities are within scope
establish what information you need from suppliers
clarify responsibilities across your organisation and supply chain
assess deforestation and legality risks
review your existing due diligence processes and systems
identify gaps, priorities and actions needed before implementation
With decades of expertise in responsible sourcing, supply chain assurance and sustainability standards, Soil Association Certification can help organisations understand their obligations, strengthen due diligence systems, and prepare for EUDR compliance.
We can help your business comply through training and gap analysis.
EUDR training and support
Build EUDR capability and strengthen your approach. Our EUDR experts deliver practical, solution-focused training and assessment to help your organisation align with EUDR requirements. Gain the knowledge your teams need, plus clarity on how the EUDR requirements apply to real business situations and identify where your systems need to improve.
Online Foundation Training
Build the knowledge your team needs to act. Develop a strong foundation in EUDR through expert-designed, self-paced online learning. Work through the key requirements of the regulation and identify what they mean for your organisation.
In-person applied workshops
Turn EUDR knowledge into practical action. Work directly with our EUDR team to understand how the regulation applies to real business situations.
Tailored EUDR Training
Build the capability your organisation needs. Get expert-led one-to-one training built around your organisation's EUDR responsibilities and challenges. We can tailor the content, format, duration and delivery to focus on the areas where your team needs practical support.
Gap analysis and verification
Identify gaps, strengthen your systems and demonstrate progress. Our Responsible Sourcing team provides independent gap assessments and verification to help you assess and strengthen your EUDR due diligence systems.
Start with a baseline assessment to identify gaps and prioritise action, or work with us to independently verify systems where risks have already been identified and mitigated. Assessments can also include supplier audits as part of your due diligence.
You will receive a detailed assessment report and executive summary, giving you clear findings to support your next steps.
Our EUDR gap analysis and verification services are available to all businesses impacted by EUDR:
Inside the EU with direct legal obligations as Operators or Traders
Outside the EU seeking to align their supply chains with EUDR
Producing or trading EUDR-regulated commodities
Seeking supplier audits as part of their due diligence
Certification modules
For forestry sectors, Soil Association Certification is working towards becoming an accredited provider of:
Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) Regulatory Module
PEFC’s Due Diligence Systems (DDS)
Learn more: Certification and EUDR.