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The EU Says "Stop" to Deforestation: What You Need to Know About the EUDR (EU Deforestation-free Regulation) 2025 to Keep Selling in the EU and on Amazon
6 Aug 2025
Did you know your products could be pulled from the European market if they don’t meet new requirements? The EU’s new EUDR (EU Deforestation-free Regulation) takes effect on December 30, 2025, and it will require businesses to prove their products don’t contribute to deforestation.
If you sell items like coffee, timber, soy, or palm oil – especially on Amazon – it’s time to start preparing!
What is EUDR?
EUDR is an EU regulation designed to:
Prevent the sale or export of products linked to deforestation in the EU,
Ensure that products come from legal sources,
Guarantee full traceability of the raw materials or products.
The new rules take effect on December 30, 2025, but small and micro businesses have until June 30, 2026, to comply.
Which Products Are Affected by EUDR?
The regulation covers products made with or containing: cattle meat and leather, cocoa, coffee, palm oil, rubber, soy, and timber.
If you sell products that include any of these materials, it’s important to check if EUDR applies to your business.
What About Packaging?
The regulation applies to packaging in certain cases:
If you sell empty packaging (like wooden crates, pallets, or cardboard) as a separate product, it must meet EUDR requirements,
However, if the packaging is only used to protect, transport, or support other products and is sold with those products, it’s not subject to EUDR.
Amazon and EUDR: What’s Changing?
Currently, Amazon only requires EUDR compliance from its vendor sellers. However, they are already reminding partners to:
Get ready for the new rules by August 31, 2025,
Start submitting compliance declarations in September 2025,
More detailed instructions will be provided closer to the date.
How to Meet EUDR Requirements?
Identify affected products: Check if any of your products contain materials listed under EUDR.
Gather supply chain information: To comply, you’ll need to collect the following details:
Product descriptions and scientific names of species,
Quantities,
Country of origin,
Geolocation of the land where the raw material comes from,
Supplier contact information.
Submit a due diligence statement: You’ll need to submit a statement confirming that:
The product did not contribute to deforestation,
It was produced legally,
The source is clearly identified.
In Summary
EUDR is a new requirement that will impact the sale of products in the EU. No matter the size of your company, getting ready ahead of time means less stress, reduced risks, and better chances of keeping your products on EU shelves.
If you're selling on Amazon, be sure to stay on top of their updates – especially in the second half of 2025.
Full text of the regulation available here → [link]
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