What are the EUDR requirements for timber traceability?

The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR, Regulation 2023/1115) requires all operators placing timber on the EU market to demonstrate: (1) Legality — timber was harvested in compliance with the laws of the country of origin. (2) Deforestation-free — no deforestation or forest degradation occurred after 31 December 2020 in the area where the timber was harvested.

The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR, Regulation 2023/1115) requires all operators placing timber on the EU market to demonstrate: (1) Legality — timber was harvested in compliance with the laws of the country of origin. (2) Deforestation-free — no deforestation or forest degradation occurred after 31 December 2020 in the area where the timber was harvested. (3) Geolocation — GPS coordinates of the harvest area (for plots >4 hectares, polygon coordinates of the plot boundary; for plots ≤4 hectares, a single GPS point). (4) Due diligence — a documented risk assessment and mitigation system. (5) Due diligence statement — submitted to the EU information system before placing products on the market. Non-compliance penalties include fines of up to 4% of EU-wide annual turnover and potential market exclusion.

Why this matters

This question relates to Timber Traceability for Tenders: Meeting Due Diligence Requirements, which covers the broader topic in detail. Understanding this specific aspect helps architects, builders, and timber dealers make informed specification decisions.

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