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Since both wood and cardboard are derived from forest resources, the questions arises whether these shipments need EUDR due dilligence.

The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) aims to minimize the EU's contribution to global deforestation. A Due Diligence Statement serves as a formal declaration that your company has thoroughly checked its supply chains to ensure compliance with EUDR.

The regulation provides two key transition periods, allowing businesses time to prepare: Large and medium enterprises must comply by December 30, 2024. Small and micro enterprises have until June 30, 2025

The EUDR targets seven key commodities identified as major contributors to deforestation due to agricultural expansion. These commodities are: Palm oil, Cattle, Soy, Coffee, Cocoa, Timber and Rubber.

The European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) is designed to combat global deforestation by placing responsibility on companies that import, export, or produce commodities associated with deforestation and applies across all European Economic Area (EEA) countries