Hello Peter,

These are the current details regarding EUDR deadlines, our EUDR team summarized based on the most recent information available:

• Large Operators
  • Original Deadline: December 30, 2024
  • New Deadline: December 30, 2025
  • Status:This extension was confirmed to allow more time for large operators to upgrade their traceability and due diligence systems.
• SMEs
  • Original Deadline: Aligned with large operators
  • New Deadline: June 30, 2026
  • Status: This extension is to give SMEs additional time to meet the new regulatory requirements.
• Reason for the Delay
  • The delay was granted to allow companies more time to enhance their traceability systems and due diligence processes.
  • It was also in response to requests from industry associations and stakeholders from third countries who needed more time to comply.
• Current Status
  • As of the most recent updates, no further EU-wide extensions have been granted beyond these new deadlines.
  • The European Commission has confirmed that the December 2025 and June 2026 deadlines are currently the final deadlines. However, it’s always advisable to monitor official updates, as the situation could change.
• Recommendation
  • Take advantage of this additional year to finalize your geolocation systems and conduct internal audits to ensure readiness. Read more about your opportunites of implementing EUDR effectively.
  • Run pilot tests for due diligence processes to ensure full compliance by the effective dates.

For the most up-to-date information, please refer to official sources like the European Commission’s website. If you are looking for smart tools helping you to auomate data collection and manage the entire EUDR compliance process in one platform visit osapiens.