Six steps companies can take now to prepare for EUDR

The EU Commission is set to provide further clarity regarding the requirements of the European Union Regulation on Deforestation-free Products (EUDR). Yet, organizations don’t need to wait to begin their journey toward EUDR compliance.

Here are six steps companies – including FSC certificate and licence holders – can take now to prepare for EUDR compliance before 31 December 2024.

STEP 1: Create an inventory list of your commodities and/or products in scope
STEP 2: Review the proposed requirements for FSC’s new Regulatory Module
STEP 3: Review your current Due Diligence system against EUDR requirements
STEP 4: Collaboratively prepare with your supply chain
STEP 5: Plan for secure data exchange with trading partners
STEP 6: Reach out about your intentions for EUDR compliance to your certification body
details at: https://fsc.org/en/newscentre/eudr/six-steps-companies-can-take-now-to-prepare-for-eudr-and-how-fsc-can-help

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