Are there any exemptions for certain products or companies?
I use packaging, which is included in the EUDR (under HS code 4415), to transport my products. Do I need to comply with the EUDR?
What are the key dates for the EUDR?
What is required under the EUDR?
Can companies use existing sustainability certifications to demonstrate compliance?
How should the geographic coordinates of the plots of land where the commodities were produced be collected?
Can a polygon cover several individual plots of land? Can polygons cover contiguous plots of land?
Is there a threshold volume or value of a relevant commodity below which the regulation would not apply?
When should the due diligence on deforestation take place
If one manufactures a product which contains multiple EUDR-specific ingredients, do they need due diligence for each commodity?
How can a commodity product be handled with around 40 forest sources to make up one load, when 750 loads are used to make 1 product - this could mean hundreds of DDS codes to make 1 product? Is that correct?
What if there was deforestation previous to 2020, the company re-planted trees to deforest again? Is this allowed under the EUDR?
Is the due diligence statement per shipment, per batch or can it include all possible geo-coordinates that the commodity could possibly come from?
How do companies ensure the traceability of their products?
Is internal inbound-outbound traceability required?
Do companies need to verify and prove that the geo-location is correct, or are they only expected to exercise due diligence on the risks associated with that location?
What can a company placing a commodity in the EU market do in case their upstream suppliers do not provide the required information?
Do you expect any changes in the regulation or/and a grace period for companies to comply with the EUDR?
What are the consequences of providing false information in due diligence statements?
What are the next steps for companies to prepare for the regulation?
