EUDR; DEFORESTATION-FREE PRODUCTS

Postponement and simplification

The European Union has decided to postpone the EUDR legislation by a further year. The current effective date is now, at the earliest, 30/12/2026. In addition, simplifications will be introduced, further reducing the administrative obligations for users of wood further down the supply chain. As a result, you as a customer will no longer have any obligations under the EUDR.

Our control measures

Compliance with the EUDR aligns with our broader sustainability strategy. For example, we are increasingly choosing PEFC-certified timber. This certification ensures that our timber originates from sustainably managed forests. In addition, we maintain close contact with our suppliers—primarily based in Europe—to manage the risks of deforestation and forest degradation.

The impact for our customers

Due to the latest legislative change, the obligations are being pushed further down the supply chain. This means you will no longer receive a Due Diligence Statement from Foresco.

The impact for Foresco

When we purchase wood (products) from a supplier who was the first to place the product on the European market, we collect the necessary information on the basis of our suppliers’ Due Diligence Statements. We do this in addition to our standard control measures.

The impact for our suppliers

At Foresco, we use wood as a raw material for our pallets and packaging products. The EUDR requires the first supplier to place the wood product on the market to carefully map the risks within our supply chain. They must also ensure that our raw materials do not contribute to deforestation or forest degradation. To this end, they carry out:

• Origin verification: tracing the origin of the wood we use.
• Risk assessment: assessing the relevant risks in line with EUDR legislation.
• Production: supplying only products made from wood for which the risk of deforestation or forest degradation is negligible, or which are compliant with the EUDR.