The effects of the «Regulation on Deforestation-free products» (EUDR)

What is the EUDR Regulation?

The EUDR (Regulation on Deforestation-free products) is a regulation set by the EU in the fight against deforestation. By 30.12.2025 the new European Deforestation Regulation comes into force and affects many established supply chains. The new rules apply if you place these type of products on the EU market or export from the EU: palm oil, cattle, soy, coffee, cocoa, timber and rubber as well as derived products (such as beef, furniture, or chocolate). The regulation applies for any quantity of product, large or small.

All palm oil based raw materials such as Glycerin, Emulsifiers, Surfactants, Fatty acids and Fatty alcohols as well as other tropical oils are impacted.

Actions taken by IMPAG and its suppliers

We are in close contact with our suppliers in order to provide you the latest information. It is not possible to provide general status information, as all manufacturers are working on the new regulation and are at different stages. IMPAG cannot foresee whether all suppliers will meet the requirements in time.

Possible impact on products

The price impact on oleo products is not predictable but most probably some additional costs will be added to commodity prices. Depending on your planning and procurement strategy, we are at your disposal for a convenient solution.

Currently, the range extends from advance bookings and annual contracts with high safety stocks to spot orders with limited supply chain security.

The EUDR does not restrict the use of storage material for 2026. New material, manufactured in 2026, must be fully compliant with the regulation by 1st January 2026. 

Scope

For all imports related to below commodities and its categorized HS codes a traceability status needs to be available, proving material does not come from deforested areas.

Due Diligence

Due diligence must be carried out to ensure the products are free of deforestation. They come from land that wasn’t deforested after December 31, 2020. They must also comply with the laws in the country where they were produced.

Official information European Commission