This extension, if approved by the European Parliament and the Council, would shift the law’s applicability to 30 December 2025 for medium and large companies, and 30 June 2026 for micro- and small enterprises. The extra time aims to ensure that industry sectors and global partners are fully prepared for the Regulation's entry into application, ensuring a smooth and effective start.
In addition, the Commission has published a guidance document and a third edition of the Frequently Asked Questions to support operators and stakeholders. These documents clarify the application of the rules and help ensure uniform interpretation. Moreover, a strategic framework for international cooperation has been published to promote deforestation-free supply chains globally, and its annex outlines the principles of the benchmarking methodology. User instructions and application forms for training sessions on the Information System will be published on the dedicated webpage on EUROPA.
Documents published:
- Press release
- Guidance
- Proposal for a Regulation amending Deforestation Regulation as regards the date of application
- Third edition of FAQs
- Strategic Framework for Cooperation
- SME factsheet
- Mythbuster
Updated webpages:
- Regulation on Deforestation-free products
- Deforestation Regulation implementation
Best regards,
The ENV DEFORESTATION TEAM
