The EU Commission is doubling down on its promise to provide further clarification and simplifications for the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), thereby replying to feedback from key industry demands and international partners.

In a recent press release, the EU Commission has announced the latest updates to the EUDR, which include:

• The updated EUDR Commission Guidance Document
• The 4th edition of the EUDR Frequently Asked Questions
• A Draft Delegated Act amending Annex I of the EUDR

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Key Simplification Measures

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Reuse of DDS for reimported goods

Large companies can now reuse existing due diligence statements for reimported goods that were previously placed on the EU market.

Authorized representatives for company groups

Authorized representatives can now submit due diligence statements on behalf of members of company groups.

Annual Due Diligence Statements

Companies are now allowed to submit due diligence statements annually instead of for every shipment or batch placed on the EU market

Ascertaining Due Diligence

Clarification of the term 'Ascertaining that due diligence has been exercised‘ to simplify obligations for large downstream companies. The minimal legal obligation for large downstream companies is to collect and use DDS reference numbers from their suppliers for their own DDS submissions

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It is estimated that these measures will lead to a 30% reduction in administrative costs and burdens for companies to ensure a simpler and cost-efficient implementation of the EUDR.