EU Deforestation Regulation update

The EUDR entered into force on June 29th 2023 and was supposed to be fully applied on Dec 30th 2024. Based on a proposal by the EU Commission, the EU Parliament and Council of the EU have agreed to delay the full application of the EUDR by one year to Dec 30th 2025. In the meantime, Suzano is fully committed to further engage with EU stakeholders with regard to missing secondary legislation such as the risk assessment/benchmarking or other essential technical details for its full implementation.

Finally, the EU Commission has published a guidance document and a third edition of the Frequently Asked Questions to support operators and stakeholders. These documents clarify the application of the rules and help ensure uniform interpretation. Moreover, a strategic framework for international cooperation has been published to promote deforestation-free supply chains globally, and its annex outlines the principles of the benchmarking methodology. User instructions and application forms for training sessions on the Information System will be published on the dedicated web page.