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EU Parliament Updates Upcoming Deforestation Regulations

Posted by Marta Gargallo on 12/18/25 5:00 PM

On December 17, 2025, the European Parliament adopted the targeted changes to the European Union (EU) Deforestation Regulation. These updates aim to simplify compliance and adjust implementation timeliness:

  • New Application Dates
    • Large operators and traders: December 30, 2026.
    • Small operators: June 30, 2027.
  • Simplifications:
    • Micro and small operators will only need to submit one-off simplified declarations.
    • Downstream operators and traders are not required to submit due diligence statements. This obligation applies only to businesses that first place a relevant product on the EU market.

The changes must be endorsed by the Council and published in the EU’s Official Journal before the end of 2025 for the changes to enter into force.

Link to the EU Parliament press release can be found here:
Deforestation law: Parliament adopts changes to postpone and simplify measures | News | European Parliament

Topics: EU

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