FAQ

EUDR stands for European Union Deforestation Regulation. It came into force on 29 June 2023 with the aim of bringing down greenhouse gas emissions and biodiversity loss within the European Union. For more information, visit https://environment.ec.europa.eu/topics/forests/deforestation/regulation-deforestation-free-products_en

The commodity products included are:

According to the EUDR, ‘any operator or trader who places these commodities on the EU market, or exports from it, must be able to prove that the products do not originate from recently deforested land or have contributed to forest degradation’.

To comply with the EUDR, you must prove that any products that you source that fall under the regulation i.e. wood, cocoa, soy, palm oil, coffee, rubber, come from a deforestation-free source and are legally produced in their country of origin. This can be proved by mapping your supply chain and submitting a Due Diligence Statement through the EU system, TRACES. You will also need to have a Due Diligence System in place, which shows that data is collected and assessed for risks.

The deadline for compliance is 30th December 2025 for large and medium companies, with a 6-month enforcement delay and 30th December 2026 for micro and small companies.

The European Union Timber Regulation (EUTR) came into force in March 2013, with the aim of preventing illegal logging. For timber products produced before EUDR came into force, the EUTR will continue to apply until 31st December 2027. For products produced after EUDR came into force, the EUTR will be replaced by EUDR. The EUDR enforces stricter rules and covers a broader range of products.

The first mile is the most vital stage of the product’s journey, as it is the initial part. This is the point where companies must demonstrate that their product is de-forestation free, information which will be required all the way through the supply chain. It requires precise geolocation, legal verification, and deforestation risk assessments.

TimberID is a compliance and traceability platform for natural resource supply chains, from Deeplai. It ensures secure, transparent, and auditable data across transactions, helping businesses meet evolving regulatory demands while supporting sustainable and responsible trade.

Deeplai can support your business, even if you don’t already have an ERP system integrated. It is very easy to use the functionality of the platform and can be done manually, for small and less complex workflows. TimberID is integrated with TRACES so any DDS number entered will be automatically pulled into the system.

The platform functionality can be implemented in 1 day via your API, which is then managed internally. Deeplai is available to support any questions, but the process is very straightforward.

TimberID offers an affordable solution to comply with legislation, based on the size and turnover of the company. Get in touch to get a personalised quote for your business https://www.deeplai.com/free_consultation/

Yes, TimberID uses blockchain technology, meaning that once data has been entered and submitted, it can not be edited. Data storage is inline with strict GDPR compliance, ensuring each entity has control of their own information and only relevant information can be shared. Data must be kept for 5 years. TimberID is the only decentralised system platform, which means that every stakeholder in the supply chain is connected, allowing selective required information to be shared, in line with GDPR.

TimberID now supports all key global languages, including Chinese, Hindi, Portuguese, and Spanish, spoken in major production and export regions where compliance begins. There are currently 21 languages available.

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The definition depends on the country in which the business is based, but in terms of EU legislation:

Small Medium Enterprise (SME) traders can rely on the DDS provided by the operator and do not have to produce a separate one - this obligation falls on the operator. We recommend that you work with your partners in your supply chain to support the process - all of these processes are linked in the TimberID platform to make it really easy to comply. TimberID is the only decentralised system platform, which means that every stakeholder in the supply chain is connected, allowing selective required information to be shared, in line with GDPR. For more information, watch: https://www.deeplai.com/news/2025/coffee-and-compliance-session-1-why-timberId-is-the-best-platform-for-smes/

Yes, it is important that you communicate with others in your supply chain to ensure you have from them (upstream) or are giving to them (downstream) the correct information. This will also raise awareness about the importance of compliance, throughout the supply chain, strengthening your long term business relationships.

It significantly impacts your business - this takes priority over the SME aspect - you are an operator. You are responsible for the full due diligence process. Be aware that your company is bringing a product to the market for the first time and so you have the legal responsibility for that product. You must have the exact information of the specification of the product and provide the relevant documents which detail the source of the material used for the production. For more information, watch: https://www.deeplai.com/news/2025/coffee-and-compliance-session-1-why-timberId-is-the-best-platform-for-smes/

Digital traceability makes the process much easier to track and can reduce workload by up to 80%. It enables you to base your business decisions on validated and trusted data. Therefore, digital traceability gives you assurance that your supply chain is compliant and that your product is from a legal and de-forestation free source. This in turn gives your customers confidence that you are supplying a sustainable and ethical product to the marketplace, giving you a competitive advantage. Link to fact on website - https://www.deeplai.pl/news/2025/niewiadoma-zwiazana-z-eudr-co-dalej/

The supplier must submit a Due Diligence Statement (DDS) with all the documentation which is required i.e. geolocation data, product information, quantity, country of production, and the date or date range of production, into TRACES. They must obtain an EORI number - a unique identifier for businesses that import or export goods to or from the EU and the UK. The liability is on the importer to make sure that all of the information has been gathered in the correct way. Any issues must be addressed before the product is placed on the market.

Companies must map the supply chain, to ensure that they know where the product has been supplied from. They will need precise geolocation data for all plots of land where the products were produced. This is used to ensure that it has come from a legal source and no deforestation has taken place. Product information, quantity, country of production, and the date or date range of production are essential. Official documents must be collected to prove this i.e. land titles, harvesting permits, tax receipts, and contracts, that confirm the production methods comply with all relevant laws in the country of origin. Non-EU companies must use the data collected to assess the non-compliance risk.