Operators (excluding SMEs) must acquire data regarding the date or time range of production, as mandated by Article 9 of the Regulation. This data is crucial for verifying the deforestation-free status of the relevant product. It pertains to commodities governed by the Regulation, whether they are marketed or used in relevant product production.

– For commodities other than cattle, the date of production signifies the commodities’ harvesting date, while the time range of production denotes the duration of the production process (e.g., timber harvesting period).

– Concerning live cattle, the time range of production encompasses the animal’s lifespan, including the slaughter date.