EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) explained: who must comply and when

From 30 December 2026, Annex I products made from cattle, cocoa, coffee, oil palm, rubber, soya and wood must be deforestation-free, legally produced and covered by a due diligence statement or simplified declaration. Which products are in scope, who is an operator, downstream operator or trader, the deadlines (30 June 2027 for micro and small operators) and the penalties. Read the full guide, with tables and links to every source: https://foodandpharmalaw.com/eu-defor... Chapters 0:00 Introduction 0:53 What the Regulation prohibits 2:47 Which products are covered 4:07 Operator, downstream operator or trader 7:08 When the rules apply 8:39 What due diligence involves 11:11 Customs and penalties 12:44 Three things to remember As of 19 October 2026. General information, not legal advice. Narrated with an AI version of Elio Palumbieri's voice. The words and the legal analysis are his. Elio Palumbieri is a lawyer working on EU food and pharmaceutical regulation.