EU abandons ‘No Risk’ EUDR status, sticks to December 2025 deadline

Simplified requirements for countries with sustainable forest management practices and a potential emergency delay are part of the latest discussions. The European Union’s new deforestation regulation (EUDR) is already reshaping the timber supply chain, with reports of increased imports of uncertified hardwood into the UK. One leading distributor highlights this shift as businesses scramble to adapt to the upcoming changes. The EUDR, set to take full effect by December 2025, will not include a “no risk” classification for certain countries, following recent negotiations within the European Council. Instead, discussions have focused on introducing “simplified requirements” for countries ...