Implement EUDR (EU Deforestation Regulation) trade compliance document retention and due diligence data collection

Steps

1. Identify whether your product falls within a commodity or derived product category covered by the EUDR (e.g., cattle, cocoa, coffee, palm oil, soy, wood, rubber and their derivatives)
2. Collect geolocation data for the plots of land where the relevant commodities were produced, in the format required by the EUDR due diligence statement
3. Obtain supplier declarations and supporting evidence confirming the commodities were not produced on land deforested or degraded after the regulation's reference date
4. Perform a risk assessment of the country and operator based on the EU's benchmarking classification and apply standard or enhanced due diligence accordingly
5. Submit the due diligence statement to the EU Information System before placing the product on the EU market or exporting from the EU, retaining the reference number
6. Store all underlying due diligence documentation for the minimum retention period specified by the regulation so it is available for competent authority inspections