As you are likely aware, on June 29, 2023 the EU Regulation on Deforestation-Free Products (EUDR), entered into force. This means that coffee imported into the EU as of December 30, 2024 needs to be produced on land that was not deforested after December 31, 2020 and in accordance with relevant national legislation. For this purpose, each operator needs to submit a Due Diligence statement and corresponding geolocation data for all plots of land where the coffee was produced.
Despite the text of the regulation and FAQs being published by the European Commission, some critical points remain unclear in their interpretation and practical implementation. We are actively monitoring and accompanying the developments, among others via the European Coffee Federation, and will continue to update you.
With NKG, you are prepared for the EUDR
The EUDR prohibits the placing on, making available on and export from the EU market of a range of products e.g., coffee, if they are not deforestation-free.
Through our supply chain programs and our long-standing relations into supply chains and presence in origins of NKG exporters, we are in the best position to to implement the EUDR.
EUDR – Relevant dates
31st December 2020
Cut-Off Date for Deforestation:
Any coffee produced on land that was under agricultural use and not considered forest at the cut-off is eligible under EUDR.
29th June 2023
Entry into force
30th December 2024
Relevant obligations for companies enter into applicability:
- Only coffee produced on non-deforested land and in compliance with national legislation can enter the EU
- EU-based companies need to provide geodata of all plots of land where coffee was grown, perform Due Diligence and issue a Due Diligence Statement
- Confiscation, destruction or donation, and penalties of at least 4% of turnover in case of non-compliance
30th June 2025
Delayed entry into applicability of due diligence requirements for small- and micro-undertakings (operators).