EUDR – European Deforestation Regulation

Update – 19th December 2025

As you will be probably aware, the European Union has now formally delayed the implementation of EUDR until 30th December 2026.

In addition, they have also now excluded “printed materials” including books and newspapers (chapter 49 Taric Codes) from the scope of these regulations.

Some simplifications to the Due Diligence process have also been approved, but there is to be further simplifications review to be completed and submitted to the EU council for consideration by the end of April 2026.

Whilst most books are no longer covered by EUDR, there are some related products, most notably stationery products such as diaries and notebooks which will remain in scope. More detailed information on this will become available during the first quarter of 2026.

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