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22 juli 2025
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New European legislation: show the origin of raw materials

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From 30 December 2025, the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) will apply. This European law helps combat global deforestation. Check if your items contain raw materials for which you must demonstrate that they do not originate from (recently) deforested land or contribute to forest degradation. This concerns the following raw materials: wood, oil palm, soy, cocoa, coffee, rubber, and cattle, as well as items derived from them. For example, books or other paper items (packaging around your items is excluded), chocolate, furniture, or leather. You are responsible for this yourself. We will help you get started with explanations and useful links.

What does this mean for you?

From 30 December 2025, as an entrepreneur, you must know exactly where the raw materials in your items come from. The EUDR applies to all companies selling the raw materials listed below or items derived from them within the EU:

  • Wood
  • Oil palm
  • Soy
  • Cocoa
  • Coffee
  • Rubber
  • Cattle

What this means for you depends on how you use the raw materials. The size of your business also plays a role. The annex of EU Regulation 2023/1115 precisely states what does or does not apply to the various raw materials (e.g., chocolate in cookies).

Has the raw material or item not yet been placed on the market in the EU?

Then set up a due diligence system with due diligence statements. A due diligence system demonstrates that your items are legal and do not cause deforestation or forest degradation. You collect origin data, assess risks, and take measures. This can be done, for example, through certificates, additional checks, or supplementary information. You can set up this system yourself or engage a specialized company for this purpose. This way, you comply with the EUDR and act responsibly.

Has the raw material or item already been placed on the market in the EU?

Then it is not necessary to set up a due diligence system yourself. Your supplier (or the party before them in the chain) has already done so. It is important to keep track of which supplier you buy items or raw materials from. You must also receive the reference numbers of your suppliers' due diligence statements. If you are a micro or small entrepreneur, you are obliged to maintain this administration. Keep this documentation for at least 5 years.

The NVWA has drawn up an EUDR Compliance Tool. This can help you determine what you do or do not need to do.

The main action points at a glance:

  • Check if your items contain raw materials that fall under the EUDR.
  • Ask your supplier for origin information or create a statement yourself.
  • Ensure you have a due diligence system in place before 30 December 2025. This must document the origin of your raw materials.
  • Use the EUDR Compliance Tool from the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) to determine what you need to do.
  • Note: you keep track of this yourself and do NOT need to upload it via bol.

Who does the law apply to?

The EUDR applies to all companies selling the aforementioned raw materials or derived items within the EU. Small and micro-enterprises (meaning if your company has a maximum of 50 employees and/or an annual turnover of less than 10 million euros) receive a deferral until 30 June 2026, but must also prepare.

Enforcement from 30 December 2025

The NVWA monitors compliance with this law in the Netherlands. If the correct information is found to be missing, bol may be required to take items offline or deduct policy points at their request.

Your own responsibility

You are responsible for complying with the EUDR. We provide you with explanations and references. However, this text is not legal advice. If you have substantive questions based on this information, we advise you to contact a legal consultancy. As this concerns European legislation, Partnerservice cannot advise you on this.

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