Deforestation-Free Supply Chains

Ukraine Launches Due-Diligence Pilot for Agricultural Exports to Meet EU Deforestation Rules

Ukraine has adopted a cabinet resolution launching an experimental digital due-diligence system to trace agricultural exports to the EU back to non-deforested land in preparation for the EU’s deforestation-free products regulation. Exporters and supply chains trading into the EU will need geospatial proof of compliant land use, making this pilot an early signal to align farm-level data, IT systems, and documentation ahead of tighter market access checks.

22 May 2026, 18:51me.gov.uaUkraineEuropean Union

EU Sets EUDR Application Dates For 2026/2027 And Luxembourg Webinar Supports Business Readiness

The EU deforestation-free products regulation (EUDR) has been amended so that most obligations now apply from late 2026 for large operators and mid 2027 for SMEs, with Luxembourg’s House of Sustainability using these new dates to frame a dedicated online webinar for affected businesses. Companies sourcing commodities such as cocoa, coffee, palm oil, rubber, wood or beef into the EU should treat this as an extended preparation window to map high risk supply chains, build due diligence and traceability systems, and align sustainability and procurement strategies ahead of the new compliance dates.

20 May 2026, 07:08eur-lex.europa.euEuropean UnionLuxembourg

EU Corrigendum to Regulation (EU) 2025/2650 Amending the Deforestation Regulation (EU) 2023/1115

On 18 May 2026 the EU published a corrigendum to Regulation (EU) 2025/2650, refining several recitals and operative provisions in the Deforestation Regulation (EU) 2023/1115, including record-keeping and reporting language for operators and traders. While most edits are textual, the clarification that all downstream operators and traders must retain due-diligence information for at least five years means companies should confirm their EUDR compliance systems, contracts and documentation align with the corrected legal text.

20 May 2026, 05:58eur-lex.europa.euEuropean Union

US House Bill Proposes Ban on Imports and Sale of Deforestation-Linked Goods

A new US House bill (H.R. 8744) introduced in May 2026 would prohibit the import and interstate sale of goods produced or derived from deforestation across US commerce. If adopted, it would create significant supply-chain and trade risks for companies dealing in deforestation-linked commodities, pushing them toward verifiable, deforestation-free sourcing.

15 May 2026, 18:36congress.govUnited States

Netherlands: Rotterdam Court Annuls EUTR Penalty Order For Timber Importer

A Rotterdam court has annulled a Dutch penalty order issued under the EU Timber Regulation against a timber importer, ruling that the company’s due diligence system was adequately applied and the minister’s reasoning for alleging non-compliance was insufficient. The judgment tightens expectations on how EUTR sanctions are substantiated in the Netherlands and underlines that well-documented, certified timber supply chains can be decisive in contesting enforcement measures over alleged due diligence failures.

14 May 2026, 18:48deeplink.rechtspraak.nlNetherlandsEuropean Union

France Conseil d’État Clarifies EIA Scope for La Mède Biorefinery and Accepts ISCC Certification

France’s Conseil d’État has rejected Greenpeace’s challenge to the La Mède biorefinery authorisation and clarified that EIAs must cover principal indirect impacts of foreign feedstock supply while accepting reliance on ISCC sustainability certification. This precedent may narrow how French authorities assess supply‑chain deforestation and climate risks in project approvals, signalling that recognised voluntary certification schemes can carry significant evidentiary weight.

13 May 2026, 19:27conseil-etat.frFrance

European Commission Publishes EUDR Simplification Review and Further Simplification Measures

In May 2026, the European Commission published its mandated simplification review of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), outlining implemented and planned measures to reduce compliance burdens and clarify obligations ahead of entry into application in late 2026 and 2027. The package refines product scope, eases due diligence and information-system requirements especially for micro and small operators and downstream actors, and signals that the core legal framework will remain stable, enabling companies to finalise EUDR implementation plans with greater certainty and focus on higher-risk supply chains.

12 May 2026, 12:55environment.ec.europa.euEuropean Union

European Commission Publishes 5th FAQ on EU Deforestation Regulation Implementation

In May 2026 the European Commission’s environment directorate published Version 5 of its FAQ on implementing the EU Deforestation Regulation, significantly expanding and updating non-binding guidance on traceability, scope, due diligence, timelines and use of the EUDR Information System. This document is now the key operational reference for companies and authorities preparing deforestation-free supply chains, clarifying who qualifies as an operator, downstream operator or trader, what data and systems they must have in place, and how to manage transitional stocks ahead of the Regulation’s 2026–2027 application dates.

12 May 2026, 12:55environment.ec.europa.euEuropean Union

Spain Publishes 2026 Annual Regulatory Plan

Spain’s 2026 Annual Regulatory Plan (Plan Anual Normativo 2026) sets out 179 planned initiatives (10 organic laws, 38 laws and 131 royal decrees) that ministries aim to bring to the Council of Ministers during 2026, including 61 measures that would incorporate EU law. For chemicals, environment, product stewardship and HSE, the plan foreshadows upcoming Spanish measures on EUDR implementation, textiles and used‑oil waste and EPR regimes, fluorinated greenhouse gases and refrigerants, biocides, medicines and medical devices, general product safety, sustainable consumption and multiple occupational‑safety reforms, giving companies early visibility of dossiers likely to affect operations and supply chains.

10 May 2026, 18:59transparencia.gob.esSpain

Lithuania Environment Ministry Publishes Competent Authorities for EUDR Implementation

Lithuania’s Ministry of Environment has published an EUDR implementation section clarifying which national authorities supervise different forest-risk commodities under Regulation (EU) 2023/1115. This clarification, backed by a 2025 government resolution, helps operators align due-diligence systems and contact points ahead of intensified deforestation-free product enforcement.

9 May 2026, 13:21e-tar.ltLithuaniaEuropean Union

EU Draft Delegated Regulation Amending Annex I to the EU Deforestation Regulation

The European Commission has issued a draft Delegated Regulation to amend Annex I to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EU) 2023/1115, tightening and clarifying the list of CN codes and excluded product categories subject to deforestation due diligence rules. If adopted, this will broaden and refine EUDR obligations across cattle, coffee, palm-based oleochemicals, rubber and wood supply chains while giving operators and customs clearer legal boundaries on what products, wastes, samples and packaging fall in or out of scope.

7 May 2026, 08:08eur-lex.europa.euEuropean UnionEuropean Economic Area

EU Commission Approves Third Edition Guidance for Regulation (EU) 2023/1115 on Deforestation-Free Products

In May 2026 the European Commission approved and published a third-edition guidance document for the EU Deforestation Regulation, aligning it with postponed application dates and providing much more detailed definitions, timelines, and due diligence expectations for operators, downstream operators and traders. This clarification cements the 2026–2027 compliance horizon and raises the bar on supply-chain mapping, risk assessment, documentation and interaction with other EU due-diligence regimes, so companies need to accelerate EUDR readiness rather than wait for further legislative change.

7 May 2026, 07:39green-forum.ec.europa.euEuropean Union

EU Commission Publishes EUDR Simplification Review and Draft Product-Scope Delegated Act

The European Commission has published its simplification review of the EU Deforestation Regulation alongside updated guidance, FAQs, and a draft delegated act adjusting EUDR product scope, ahead of the law’s phased application from late 2026. This package is expected to cut compliance costs by about 75 percent, clarify obligations for downstream and SME operators, and gives companies a short window to influence final product coverage and prepare IT and due diligence systems for the new deforestation-free requirements.

7 May 2026, 07:38ec.europa.euEuropean Union

European Commission Confirms Provisional Application Of EU–Mercosur Trade Agreement From 1 May 2026

From 1 May 2026, the EU–Mercosur trade agreement will apply provisionally, creating a 700 million‑person market with lower tariffs, wider public‑procurement access and stronger supply‑chain links between Europe and South America. This accelerates both opportunities and competition across EU industries while locking in commitments on deforestation, labour rights, food safety and climate that companies must factor into trade, sourcing and investment strategies.

5 May 2026, 07:22commission.europa.euEuropean UnionArgentinaBrazilParaguayUruguay

EU Commission Updates Fifth Iteration of FAQs on the EU Deforestation Regulation

In late April 2026, the European Commission released a fifth-iteration update of its FAQ guidance on the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), uploading the revised document via its CIRCABC “Forests” library. This confirms that EUDR implementation guidance is still evolving, so companies in scope should obtain the latest FAQs and check for any changes that could affect how they design due diligence, data collection, and supplier engagement for deforestation-free supply chains.

5 May 2026, 06:55circabc.europa.euEuropean Union

UK HMRC Updates SPIMM APC 1RM For Non-Licensable Excise Goods And EU Deforestation Regulation

HMRC has updated the SPIMM/UK Carrier guidance so that APC 1RM, used by Northern Ireland Retail Movement Scheme traders for eligible agri-food products, can now be applied to non-licensable excise goods but can no longer be used for any goods falling under the EU Deforestation Regulation. Traders moving GB-to-NI agri-food and excise products must now reassess when 1RM is appropriate, checking both excise licensing status and EUDR commodity coverage to avoid rejected declarations or non-compliant use of simplified procedures.

28 Apr 2026, 18:15gov.ukUnited Kingdom

Brazil/US/Europe: Investigation Links 'Green' Diesel Supply Chain to Slaughterhouse Convicted for Illegal Amazon Deforestation

A new Repórter Brasil investigation links US renewable diesel exports to Europe with Brazilian beef-tallow suppliers connected to a slaughterhouse convicted for illegal cattle ranching inside the Jaci-Paraná reserve. This exposes a potential blind spot in “sustainable” biofuel certification and signals heightened deforestation, due-diligence, and reputational risk for fuel producers, offtakers, and buyers relying on animal-fat feedstocks in EU and UK markets.

19 Apr 2026, 16:59reporterbrasil.org.brBrazilUnited StatesUnited KingdomNetherlandsNorwayBelgium

OECD Publishes Production Transformation Policy Review on Amazon Bioeconomy in Brazil

In April 2026 the OECD issued a major review of how Brazil’s Amazon region could use a sustainable bioeconomy model—anchored in biodiversity, traditional knowledge, and better infrastructure and finance—to transform its development pathway. The analysis does not introduce new legal duties but signals intensifying expectations that public policy, investment, and supply chains in the Amazon will align with deforestation-free production, equitable benefit-sharing, and emerging bioeconomy and biodiversity frameworks.

17 Apr 2026, 18:15oecd.orgBrazil

European Parliament DEVE Committee Votes on Critical Raw Materials Act Amendments and Liberia Timber VPA

On 14 April 2026 the European Parliament’s Development Committee voted on the proposal to amend Regulation (EU) 2024/1252 on critical raw materials and on a draft decision to terminate the EU–Liberia FLEGT timber partnership, backing the former while rejecting consent for the latter. These committee-level outcomes signal Parliament’s direction of travel on tightening supply-chain risk management and resource diplomacy, but legal obligations under the Critical Raw Materials Act and the Liberia VPA remain unchanged until the full legislative process concludes.

16 Apr 2026, 13:57europarl.europa.euEuropean Union

Switzerland BFK Reports Improved 2025 Wood Declaration Compliance and Targeted Fines

Switzerland’s Federal Consumer Affairs Bureau reports that 2025 inspections found a sharp improvement in wood declaration compliance across most retail sectors, although some specialist furniture dealers still lag and a minority of companies faced fines. The results signal active enforcement of Switzerland’s wood declaration and timber due diligence regimes, so firms selling wood and wood products into the Swiss market should treat declaration accuracy and illegal-timber risk assessments as live compliance priorities.

15 Apr 2026, 15:44news.admin.chSwitzerland