During the EUDR Summit 2025, participants submitted hundreds of questions, covering everything from TRACES technicalities to country risk classification. Now, all those questions, and their expert answers, are compiled in one practical document.
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What’s Inside the Document?
This 30-page document brings together all questions asked during the EUDR 2025 Summit sessions, answered by our internal experts. It’s the only resource of its kind featuring the actual concerns raised by the companies that need to comply with EUDR. Among others, the guide covers questions related to:
- Geolocation and traceability rules, including smallholder exemptions
- Role-based obligations for operators, traders, and exporters
- Technical submission details for TRACES NT
- Handling of edge cases like leather, charcoal, and nursery products
- DDS expectations, including frequency, risk classification, and flag resolution
- Common myths debunked (e.g. FSC as proof, using customs codes, etc.)
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Top EUDR Questions Covered
Here’s a small sample of the real-world questions you’ll find answered in the document:
- Does coconut charcoal fall within the scope of the EUDR, or is it exempt?
- What are the exact obligations for non-SME traders compared to first importers or exporters?
- Can I submit a single DDS for all annual imports, or does each shipment require its own?
- Is GPS data from smallholder farms considered personal data under the GDPR?
- If my supplier only gives me a “clean” plot, how can I verify it’s not fraudulently reported land?
- How are Competent Authorities planning to check hard-to-trace items like wooden stirrers?
- Can downstream actors see geolocation data from upstream DDS submissions?
- Will the EU still classify countries by risk level, or will all be treated as standard risk?
These and over 100 more practical questions are answered in the downloadable PDF.
Why It Matters
With the EUDR enforcement date set for 30 December 2024, clarity is crucial. This Q&A helps you:
- Avoid common pitfalls
- Streamline your internal alignment
- Communicate confidently with suppliers and regulators
- Understand how others in your industry are approaching compliance
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