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The European Parliament and the Council will discuss the Commission\u2019s proposal and will need to formally adopt the targeted amendment of the EU Deforestation Regulation before it can come into effect. Credit: Gabriel S Fernandes\/Shutterstock.com.<\/p>\n
The European Commission says it wants to make sure its IT system is \u201cfully operational\u201d to address the EU\u2019s contribution to the global challenge of deforestation as part of its new deforestation regulation (EUDR). <\/p>\n
At the same time, it says the proposal will simplify reporting obligations, notably for micro and small primary operators from low-risk countries worldwide, while maintaining a robust tracking mechanism.<\/p>\n
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The EU deforestation law will enter into application on 30 December 2026 for micro- and small enterprises. <\/p>\n However, large and medium companies will see the legislation start on\u00a030 December 2025, but to ensure a gradual phase-in of the rules, the EU Commission says larger companies such as those within the fashion industry \u201cwill benefit from a grace period of six months for checks and enforcement\u201d.<\/p>\n EU\u2019s simplification proposal for EU deforestation law <\/p>\n The EUDR is described as \u201ca key initiative to fight deforestation,\u201d but it has taken into account feedback from stakeholders by offering a proposal that includes targeted simplifications to reduce obligations for: <\/p>\n To allow for a more efficient use of the IT system, the Commission proposes that\u00a0downstream operators and traders\u00a0should no longer be obliged to submit\u00a0due diligence statements. <\/p>\n This streamlining means only one submission in the EUDR IT system\u00a0at the entry point in the market will be required\u00a0for the entire supply chain. The reporting obligations and the responsibility would be focused on the operators placing first the products on the market. <\/p>\n With the simplification,\u00a0micro and small primary operators\u00a0would submit a one-off declaration in the EUDR IT system. When the information is already available, for instance in a Member State database, the operators do not have to take any action in the IT System themselves. This simplification replaces the previous need for regular submissions of due diligence statements.<\/p>\n The Commission explains it has been\u00a0deploying its IT system in close cooperation with stakeholders, as foreseen in the legislation, since its launch in December 2024. <\/p>\n It adds the new projections on the number of expected operations and interactions between economic operators and the IT system have led to a substantial reassessment of the projected load on the IT system \u2013 being much higher than anticipated. The system must be capable of handling all due diligence statements for products covered by the law and submitted by all operators.<\/p>\n The EU Commission believes its new entry into application dates, combined with the simplification of obligations for supply chain actors, will ensure the IT system can sustain the level of expected loads.<\/p>\n It is also working on contingency plans, so that economic operators can comply with their obligations, should this legal proposal not be adopted in time by the co-legislators, in which case the EUDR will enter into application on 30 December 2025.<\/p>\n What are the next steps for the EU deforestation law? <\/p>\n The European Parliament and the Council will discuss the Commission\u2019s proposal and will need to formally adopt the targeted amendment of the EU Deforestation Regulation before it can come into effect.<\/p>\n As a result, the Commission is calling on the European Parliament and the Council to swiftly adopt the proposal for an extended implementation period by the end of 2025.\u00a0<\/p>\n What is the EU deforestation regulation (EUDR)? <\/p>\n The EU Deforestation Regulation aims to ensure that a set of key goods placed on the EU market no longer contribute to deforestation and forest degradation in the EU and elsewhere in the world.\u00a0<\/p>\n The EU explains that deforestation and forest degradation are important drivers of climate change and biodiversity loss \u2013 the two key environmental challenges of our time.<\/p>\n Since the entry into force of the EUDR in June 2023, the EU Commission says it has consistently worked with stakeholders on how to facilitate a simple, fair and cost-efficient implementation of the EUDR.\u00a0<\/p>\n In November 2024, the European Commission proposed to delay the implementation of its deforestation regulation to give fashion companies longer to comply with rules that aim to ensure all products sold in the EU are not linked to deforestation.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n \n Sign up for our daily news round-up! Just Style Excellence Awards – The Benefits of Entering<\/p>\n Gain the recognition you deserve! The Just Style Excellence Awards<\/strong><\/a> celebrate innovation, leadership, and impact. By entering, you showcase your achievements, elevate your industry profile, and position yourself among top leaders driving apparel and textile industry advancements. Don\u2019t miss your chance to stand out\u2014submit your entry today!<\/p>\n
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