EUDR News and Updates
Key Steps for Engaging with Suppliers on EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) Compliance
Engaging effectively with suppliers under EUDR compliance is one of the most critical steps in the process. First, suppliers within the scope must be identified, and transparent communication must be established with these stakeholders at an early stage. By adopting a structured data collection, traceability, and risk-based approach throughout the process, the supply chain should be made transparent. Proactive communication and ongoing support facilitate regulatory compliance while strengthening supplier relationships. Early and transparent engagement provides companies with an advantage in meeting EUDR requirements and establishing a sustainable supply chain.
Inflation Adjustment Coming to FSC® Annual Administration Fees (AAF)
FSC has announced an inflation-linked increase to the Annual Administration Fee (AAF) covering CoC and FM certificate holders. With this adjustment taking effect on January 1, 2025, fees will increase by 6.8%. This increase has been determined based on the IMF's global inflation data and is rooted in FSC's policy of updating fees annually in line with inflation.
FSC's objective in making such adjustments is to ensure system sustainability, maintain service quality, and establish a fair fee structure aligned with global economic conditions. At the same time, these revenues support the continuation of core activities such as standards development, market expansion, brand protection, and stakeholder management.
An In-Depth Look at FSC Trace for EUDR Compliance
FSC Trace is a blockchain-based tracking platform developed to transparently monitor the supply chain of FSC-certified products; however, it is not a standalone certificate. By maintaining immutable records of data such as raw material origin, processing steps, and countries of transit, the platform provides companies with reliable traceability. This framework offers significant advantages, particularly in establishing the necessary evidence for EUDR compliance, facilitating risk assessments, and conducting due diligence processes more systematically. It also helps companies better manage supply chain risks, supports reporting obligations, and places sustainability claims on firmer ground. The article also emphasizes that FSC Trace, when utilized alongside FSC's EUDR-focused solutions, can build a stronger compliance infrastructure for businesses.
What is the EUDR EU Deforestation Regulation?
The EUDR (EU Deforestation Regulation) is a regulation established to guarantee that products consumed or traded within the EU do not contribute to global deforestation.
The regulation covers high-risk commodities such as soy, cocoa, coffee, oil palm, cattle, rubber, and wood, and requires these products to be deforestation-free.
Companies must conduct a due diligence process to prove that the products do not originate from land deforested after December 31, 2020.
In addition, compliance with the laws of the country of production and traceability throughout the supply chain must be ensured.
The primary objective of the EUDR is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, preserve biodiversity, and promote sustainable supply chains.
Will FSC® Certification Help Companies with EUDR?
FSC certification provides companies with a significant tool to meet EUDR requirements by ensuring sustainable forest management and supply chain traceability. By proving that products originate from sustainable sources, the certification provides a solid foundation for the due diligence processes required under the EUDR. Furthermore, transparency across the supply chain is achieved through the FSC system, making it easier to assess and mitigate deforestation risks.
While supporting the preparation of due diligence statements, FSC certification reduces legal compliance risks for companies and offers a competitive advantage in the market. In addition, independent audit and verification mechanisms provide businesses with added assurance in meeting EUDR reporting and verification requirements.
EU Deforestation Regulation and FSC® Solutions
As is well known, the European Union enacted the Deforestation Regulation (EU) 2023/1115 to prevent deforestation and forest degradation, published in the Official Journal of the European Union on June 29, 2023. The regulation applies from December 30, 2024, to products listed in Annex 1 exported to the EU...
“FSC® Becomes EUDR Aligned” – Launch Announcement
Date and Time: Jul 3, 2024, 11:00 AM TRT Click for Meeting Recording - Zoom Companies trading forest products in the EU must comply with the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) by the end of 2024. To strengthen its system and support companies on their compliance journey, FSC...
FSC® is Organizing a Webinar on the Latest EUDR Developments for Certificate Holders in Türkiye
FSC is hosting a webinar for certificate holders and relevant stakeholders in Türkiye to share the latest developments regarding the EUDR. This webinar serves as an important informational platform, especially since FSC-certified companies exporting to the EU are directly impacted by the EUDR. The event will address EUDR requirements and the solutions offered by FSC for this process. In addition, the seminar aims to reach a broad audience through Turkish-English simultaneous interpretation. The webinar will be held online on a designated date, and advance registration is required to attend.
Letter on EUDR from FSC® and Over 170 Non-Governmental Organizations to the EU Commission President
Letter on EUDR from FSC and Over 170 Non-Governmental Organizations to the EU Commission President. NGOs have requested that the EU Commission neither weaken nor delay this landmark EUDR regulation. In a joint letter, more than 170 Non-Governmental Organizations urged the EU Commission...
The “FSC® EUDR Aligned” Early Adopter Test Programme is Open for First-Round Applications. Deadline: March 28, 2024
Is your company FSC® certified, and do you need to comply with the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) that becomes mandatory on December 31, 2024? Your company may be eligible to be an early adopter of FSC EUDR Aligned. Since the EUDR entered into force in June 2023, FSC®...
FSC®’s EUDR Compliance Solution 'EUDR Aligned' Will Be Available Soon
The “FSC® Regulatory Module” and “FSC® Risk Management Framework” Tools: Companies selling forest-based products within the European Union (EU) and exporting from this market must comply with the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) by December 2024. For micro and small enterprises, the legal...
FSC® – EUDR Statement Released
FSC® has nearly 30 years of experience using a market-based approach to address deforestation and degradation. Sustainability requirements covering both environmental and social dimensions...
Is FSC® Certification a Tool That Can Be Used for EU EUDR Requirements?
Is FSC® certification a tool that can be used to demonstrate compliance with the requirements of the European Deforestation Regulation (EUDR)? For nearly three decades, FSC® has supported governments, businesses, Indigenous Peoples, and other stakeholders in shaping policies to protect forests...
EU Adopts New EUDR Law to Fight Global Deforestation
The European Parliament adopted the EUDR, the new law to combat global deforestation, on April 20, 2023. Under the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), an area larger than the EU was lost to deforestation between 1990 and 2020, with EU consumption accounting for approximately 10% of these losses....
EU Agrees on Deforestation Regulation (EUDR)
The European Union has agreed on the Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), which bans the import of deforestation-linked products to prevent the sale of commodities driving deforestation. Household goods such as coffee, chocolate, and certain furniture, for which forests were cleared to produce them...