EU EUDR Compliance for Natural Product Importers

Sobre este relatório

The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) introduces strict traceability and due diligence requirements for commodities entering the European market. This white paper explains how the regulation applies to natural product importers, what documentation is required, and how to build a compliant supply chain. It includes practical checklists, timeline milestones, and case studies from the botanical ingredients sector.

Principais conclusões

• EUDR applies to all operators placing covered commodities on the EU market from December 2025
• Natural product importers must provide plot-level geolocation data for sourced raw materials
• Non-compliance penalties can reach up to 4% of annual EU-wide turnover
• Turkey-sourced botanicals benefit from 'standard risk' country classification under EUDR
• Early adopters report 12-18 months needed to build fully compliant traceability systems