EUDR & FSC EU Regulation on Deforestation-free Products (EUDR) and the FSC mission are mutually reinforcing. We continue fighting deforestation and degradation in Europe and worldwide. Latest FSC EUDR news → FSC / Iván Castro Express interest: FSC EUDR Aligned Early Adopter Programme Are you an FSC certificate holder? You might qualify to become an early adopter of FSC EUDR Aligned. First round of applications closed on 28 March, but you can register your interest to be part of a future cohort. Apply now → FSC Africa Latest on the FSC Regulatory Module The public consultation for the FSC Regulatory Module, which forms part of FSC EUDR Aligned, is now closed. Here are some useful links until the launch: Stay up to date with the Regulatory Module by visiting the process page. Find out how EUDR applies to you on our interactive user journey. More questions about the Regulatory Module? Visit the FAQ page. Process page → Julián Manrique Latest on FSC Blockchain: Join a webinar Learn more about FSC Blockchain and get common questions answered on our FSC Blockchain page. For a more detailed look, tune in to one of our upcoming webinars for clear, practical information. Register now → How is FSC addressing EUDR? FSC EUDR Aligned will provide integrated solutions to support compliance FSC continues to strengthen its system so actors throughout the supply chain can meet all aspects of EUDR and other relevant forestry legislation in Europe and across the world. FSC is leading systemic change and developing new technologies to help companies meet EUDR requirements. From June 2024, FSC EUDR Aligned will provide a set of integrated tools that companies at any point in the value chain can use to meet EUDR legality, sustainability, and due diligence obligations. Targeted support will help companies adopt these tools ahead of December 2024 enforcement. Download the full fact sheet It is important to note that, while schemes can help meet due diligence requirements, being certified does not automatically exempt companies from their EUDR duties. All relevant actors must play their part in the fight against deforestation. Your questions answered FSC & EUDR Frequently Asked Questions (English) FSC & EUDR Frequently Asked Questions (Spanish) FSC & EUDR Frequently Asked Questions (French) The role of FSC and other voluntary certifications in the EUDR Robust certification can help companies meet EUDR requirements. As one of the most robust sustainable forestry solutions, FSC is strongly aligned with the EUDR legality and sustainability requirements and can help companies assess and minimize the risk that relevant forest-based products come from a land which was deforested or degraded. Thanks to involvement in the EU Timber Regulation (EUTR) – which was used to build the EUDR – FSC has acquired over 10 years of experience with the concept of due diligence and has supported companies and EU Competent Authorities in fighting illegal logging and deforestation across Europe and globally. FSC / Jesús Antonio Moo Yam Learn more about the EUDR Deforestation is a main driver of the climate and biodiversity crises, and the EU contributes to it by consuming a significant share of products associated with deforestation. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has found that halting deforestation and restoring ecosystems is one of the most efficient ways to reduce CO2 levels and thus fighting climate change. The EUDR aims to ensure that a set of key products traded and consumed in the EU and globally no longer contribute to deforestation and forest degradation. Which products does EUDR apply to? The EUDR applies to wood, rubber, palm oil, soy, beef, coffee, and cacao. Wood products, which are most connected to harvesting, have additional 'degradation-free' requirements. FSC / Jjumba Martin Wood Rubber Palm oil Soy Beef Coffee & Cacao What does EUDR mean for companies? While the EUDR is a European legislation, its implications are global. Companies placing or exporting the affected products in or from the EU market will have to conduct due diligence to confirm that the products have not been sourced from land which was deforested or degraded after 31 December 2020. Companies will also have to verify that these products are compliant with relevant legislation of the country of production, including respect for human rights, and the rights of affected Indigenous Peoples. FSC / Marius Čepulis How will EUDR be enforced? The EU Competent Authorities, which are yet to be nominated, will be the organizations in charge of enforcing and implementing the EUDR. They will have access to relevant information provided by the companies or credible voluntary systems, such as the geolocation coordinates of relevant commodities. With the help of satellite monitoring tools and DNA analysis, they will check where products come from. Timelines and what happens next The EUDR entered into force on 29 June 2023 and the new rules will become applicable as of 30 Dec 2024. Exemptions and specific provisions will be applicable for micro and small enterprises (SMEs). In the next 18 months the Commission will also benchmark countries, or parts of them, and will determine their levels of deforestation risk, which could be low, standard, or high. Products from low-risk countries will be subject to a simplified due diligence procedure. Assessments from the EU Commission may be revised over time. In parallel, FSC is assessing how its standards align with the EUDR while identifying required steps to further support operators and traders to comply with it. Official information from the EU Commission Proposal for a new Regulation to curb EU-driven deforestation and forest degradation EU Commission position on deforestation and relevant resources EU Commission Frequently Asked Questions on EU Deforestation Regulation FSC / Phil Sharp Contacts at FSC Contact FSC EUDR task force Send your questions and queries to our dedicated mailbox: EUDR@fsc.org. Receive updates Subscribe to FSC’s newsletter, News & Views, to stay informed about the latest FSC & EUDR updates. Subscribe now → More on FSC & EUDR FSC / Jjumba Martin Navigating EUDR compliance with FSC Read more → Tune in to learn about FSC’s EUDR Alignment in 2024 Read more → FSC / Jesús Antonio Moo Yam The EUDR is a reality Read more →