Yesterday, the European Commission adopted a legislative proposal concerning an amendment to the EUDR Regulation.

The aim of the proposal is to reduce the burden that the EUDR IT system will have to handle in order to ensure its proper functioning, as well as to limit administrative burdens for supply chain operators—without compromising the environmental objectives of the regulation.

The Commission’s proposal also предусматриwa (includes) a transitional period and an extension of the deadline by six months for micro and small enterprises, shifting it from 30 June 2026 to 30 December 2026. This change also applies to a newly defined category of enterprises, namely micro and small primary producers from low-risk countries worldwide who sell their goods directly on the European market. It will cover nearly 100% of agricultural and forestry holdings in the EU.

In contrast, for large and medium-sized enterprises, the regulation will enter into force according to the original schedule, i.e. from 30 December 2025.

However, to ensure a gradual implementation of the provisions, large and medium-sized entities will benefit from a six-month transitional period with regard to inspections and enforcement.

The European Parliament and the Council must still formally adopt this amendment.