The Commission welcomes the provisional political agreement reached between the European Parliament and the Council on the Commission’s proposal to grant an additional 12-month phase-in period. This will ensure the proper and effective implementation of the EU Regulation on deforestation, while preserving its integrity.
The Commission’s proposal was presented in response to comments received from international partners, Member States and businesses on its state of readiness and to give all stakeholders sufficient time to prepare. Once formally adopted, the law will be applicable on 30 December 2025 for large companies and on 30 June 2026 for micro and small businesses.
This will give third countries, Member States, operators and traders an additional year to prepare for the implementation of the Regulation. Given the novel nature of EUDR, the fast-paced timeline and the variety of international stakeholders involved, an additional 12 months to introduce the system is a balanced solution to help operators around the world ensure a smooth implementation from the outset. This is essential to ensure certainty about the way forward and ensure the success of EUDR.
In the meantime, the Commission will continue to provide further clarifications on the legislation and explore additional simplifications, in full compliance with the objectives of the Regulation, through updates to the guidelines and the FAQ document.
