EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR)

What is the EU Deforestation Regulation?

The EU Deforestation Regulation, or EUDR, requires businesses to show that covered commodities and products placed on or exported from the EU market are not linked to recent deforestation or forest degradation and comply with applicable legal requirements. That means companies need reliable supply chain information, traceability evidence, and a documented due diligence process. QIMA supports this work through supply chain mapping, on-site audits, verification, and training.

Coverage of the EUDR

The EUDR covers specified commodities and relevant products derived from them, including:

• Palm oil

• Soy

• Coffee

• Cocoa

• Beef

• Timber

• Rubber

Companies handling these commodities and products need a due diligence process supported by reliable supply chain information and relevant evidence. Download our EUDR Compliance Checklist to review the main areas your program may need to address.

Who Needs EUDR Compliance Support?

EUDR affects businesses that place covered commodities or derived products on the EU market, export them from the EU, or manage supply chains that provide evidence for those activities. This can include importers, manufacturers, retailers, commodity traders, and suppliers of products linked to coffee, cocoa, soy, cattle, palm oil, timber, or rubber. The exact obligations depend on the product, role in the supply chain, and applicable EUDR requirements. QIMA can help identify the evidence your program needs before you build or update your due diligence process.

What do QIMA's EUDR Services Include?

QIMA’s EUDR compliance services support the evidence and verification work behind your due diligence process. Depending on your supply chain and commodity profile, support may include:

1. EUDR readiness assessments. Review your current policies, supplier information, traceability records, and evidence against the requirements relevant to your business.

2. Supply chain mapping and traceability support. Map suppliers, sites, commodities, and product flows so you can identify information gaps and prioritize follow-up.

3. On-site audits and verification. Assess suppliers and sourcing locations against applicable requirements and verify the information supporting your due diligence process.

4. Training and supplier capacity building. Help internal teams and suppliers understand their responsibilities, documentation needs, and follow-up actions.

5. Supplier follow-up and reporting. Track information gaps, supplier actions, and verification records for internal review.

Check out our article, The EUDR and How to Move Forward in Uncertain Times, to stay informed with the latest updates.

Why use QIMA for EUDR support?

For EUDR work, QIMA supports the mapping, supplier engagement, audits, verification, and training activities behind your due diligence process. QIMA does not issue an EUDR certificate.

QIMA’s strengths include:

• Coverage in more than 100 countries

• Local auditors familiar with regional laws and operating practices

• Supply chain mapping and traceability support

• Training for internal teams and suppliers

• Digital program management and data downloads

EUDR Compliance FAQs

Does QIMA certify EUDR compliance?

No. QIMA supports the evidence, mapping, supplier engagement, audit, verification, and training activities behind an EUDR due diligence process. The company responsible for the relevant product remains responsible for its own regulatory obligations.

Do existing sustainability certifications replace EUDR due diligence?

No. Existing certifications may provide useful supplier or traceability evidence, but they do not automatically replace the review required for an EUDR due diligence process. QIMA can help assess how existing records fit into the wider evidence review.

What evidence should we collect from suppliers?

The evidence depends on the product, commodity, supply chain role, and applicable requirements. It may include supplier information, sourcing records, traceability records, audit findings, verification records, and follow-up actions .

Does QIMA support EUDR programs outside Europe?

QIMA’s Consumer Products division operates in more than 100 countries. Local teams can support relevant supplier and sourcing-site work, subject to the scope and location of the engagement.