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EUDR Roundtable Recap: Clarifying Compliance Challenges Ahead of 2026

Updated: Aug 3

This meeting was held to inform members from the DistriPress and World Printers Forum community about the EUDR regulation. It was held on March 5, 2025. Attendees came from both DistriPress and WPF.



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Highlights

  • - The Commission launches the information system in December 2024 and commits to issuing country benchmarking by June 30, 2025, classifying countries based on deforestation risk.

  • - Wood and paper products placed on the EU market between June 29, 2023, and the EUDR application date are exempt from EUDR obligations.

  • - Small and micro companies (under 50 employees) are exempt from EUDR obligations until June 30, 2026.

  • - Non-EU companies can access the EU information system using their EORI number to submit due diligence statements (DDS) for imports.

  • - One DDS can cover multiple batches and shipments, but quantities must be reported prior to market placement, and the DDS should not cover shipments over a year.

  • - Printers are generally considered operators under EUDR, with obligations varying based on whether they import paper or source it from within the EU.

  • - UPM has begun creating DDS statements and sharing reference numbers with customers, indicating compliance with EUDR by the end of the transition period.

  • - The EUDR applies to all products imported into the EU, including those from the US and UK, requiring DDS for compliance.

  • - Recycled papers are exempt from EUDR, and third-party certifications like FSC or PEFC do not replace the need for due diligence under EUDR.

  • - A working group is formed to address EUDR compliance issues, with participants from both the printer and distribution communities.




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