Examples of EUDR Compliance for Manufacturers to Follow
In the ever-evolving world of business, compliance with regulations is no longer just a box to tick, but a competitive edge. This is especially true for the Canadian paper printer industry, as they face new obligations under the European Union's Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).
Starting post-2020, if classified as an operator, these printers will be legally accountable for ensuring that their raw materials, such as pulp or paper, are deforestation-free. This accountability extends beyond geographical borders, as the EUDR reaches beyond EU borders, affecting processors outside the EU if their product touches EU soil.
To comply with these regulations, the printer must identify their role (operator or trader) and collect DDS references and legality documentation from upstream suppliers. This can be a bureaucratic burden, but with our innovative product, it becomes a competitive advantage.
Our product simplifies the process, turning what could be a burden into a value-added service. It allows businesses to demonstrate responsibility, reduce rejection risks, and build buyer confidence in high-regulation markets, including the EU.
One of the key features of our product is its ability to onboard farmers digitally, streamlining traceability across commodities. Farmers are assigned unique IDs, and their geo-tagged plots are verified, ensuring transparency and traceability throughout the supply chain.
The product also integrates with EU TRACES and accepts documentation aligned with FSC, PEFC, and local forest registries, ensuring valid, audit-ready DDS. Moreover, it has a built-in deforestation risk scoring engine that assesses every plot's post-2020 land use, flagging high-risk sources and sending proactive alerts.
Examples of producers under the EU Deforestation Regulation include suppliers of raw materials such as soy, beef, palm oil, wood, cocoa, coffee, and rubber. These producers vary by location, type of product, and size of their supply networks, requiring technical capacities for geolocation and legal land verification to comply with due diligence obligations across the EU market.
Tracking multi-origin inputs is critical for mills sourcing wood/pulp from mixed geographies to maintain chain-of-custody clarity. Our product's EUDR Compliance Platform simplifies diverse sourcing scenarios, including producers working with multiple suppliers, fragmented farmer networks, or varying documentation maturity levels.
In conclusion, a proactive, scenario-driven approach to EUDR compliance will not only reduce risks but also unlock long-term market access and brand trust in deforestation-sensitive markets. Embracing this change is not just a requirement, but an opportunity to demonstrate environmental responsibility and build a stronger, more sustainable business.
