Disclaimer: New EUDR developments - December 2025
In November 2025, the European Parliament and Council backed key changes to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), including a 12‑month enforcement delay and simplified obligations based on company size and supply chain role.
Key changes proposed:
- New enforcement timeline: 30 December 2026 for large/medium operators, 30 June 2027 for small/micro operators
- Simplified DDS: One-time declarations for small and micro primary producers
- Narrowed scope: Most downstream actors and non‑SME traders would no longer need to submit DDSs
- New DDS requirement: Estimated annual quantity of regulated products must be included
These updates are not yet legally binding. A final text will be confirmed through trilogue negotiations and formal publication in the EU’s Official Journal. Until then, the current EUDR regulation and deadlines remain in force.
We continue to monitor developments and will update all guidance as the final law is adopted.
Key takeaways:
- EcoVadis documentation is a team effort – procurement, HR, compliance, and sustainability all play a role.
- Evidence must be recent, relevant, and verifiable – policy alone isn’t enough to earn points.
- Coolset helps by organizing ESG data, tracking policy updates, and automating document workflows across frameworks.
EcoVadis assessments are built on evidence – not intentions. Having a policy in place isn’t enough to secure a strong score. What matters is whether that policy is credible, current, and backed by proof that it’s being used in practice.
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