EU Deforestation Regulation: revision and key changes to apply in December 2026

On 4 December 2025, the Council of the EU and the European Parliament reached a provisional agreement on a targeted revision of the EUDR (EU Deforestation Regulation).

The EUDR requires companies to ensure that seven major commodities (cattle, cocoa, coffee, palm oil, soy, rubber, and timber) and their derived products are deforestation-free, legally produced, and fully traceable through geolocation points.

This update marks one of the most significant shifts since the regulation's adoption, offering clarity on timelines, obligations, and compliance expectations for companies placing deforestation-free products on the EU market.  

The updated EUDR compliance deadline for medium and large operators is 30 December 2026.   

The new EUDR revision would also focus on simplification, risk-based enforcement, and administrative efficiency, which were proposed in the Targeted Simplification Package by the EU Commission.  

Read H2 Compliance's article that summarises the key changes, outlines the practical implications for supply chain actors, and highlights what operators should prioritise as they prepare for EUDR compliance.  

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