Eurofins Sustainability Services introduces EUDR deforestation impact assessment
Pairing customer-centric support and tailored assessments to trace raw material origin in supply chains for EUDR compliance
The European Unions’ Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) aims to prevent the import and sale of products linked to deforestation in the EU market – covering specific commodities, including cattle, cocoa, coffee, palm oil, soy, wood, and rubber, and products derived from these commodities, such as leather, paper, and furniture. To achieve EU Deforestation Regulation compliance, these products must be deforestation-free, meaning they must not originate from land deforested after December 31, 2020. It will be essential for businesses to utilise deforestation assessments to achieve EUDR compliance and to ensure supply chains meet legal requirements, maintain EU market access, and manage risks and consumer expectations.
Eurofins Sustainability Services, a full-service provider for retailers, brands, and manufacturers of consumer products, has grown its extensive service offering to include a deforestation impact assessment. This service will provide expert guidance and critical supply chain insights that businesses need to meet the requirements for EU Deforestation Regulation compliance. Advantages of this service include:
- Comprehensive information collection in accordance with EUDR Article 9
- Advanced risk assessment in alignment with EUDR Article 10, utilisng globally recognised datasets to evaluate deforestation risk in the supply chain
- Recommendations for risk mitigation measures in accordance with EUDR Article 11, where applicable
- Tailored reporting to highlight compliant, non-compliant, and at-risk supply chains
- Optional annual update of assessment to ensure alignment with EUDR requirements
Supply chain mapping is an important aspect of this assessment. While the focus of this new service primarily targets deforestation risk, with a decade of experience working with supply chains and fostering engagement, the Eurofins Sustainability Services supply chain mapping service allows customers to better understand their supply chain with visual maps, gain traceability upstream to raw material origin, and better understand environmental, social, and governance (ESG) risks.
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Navigating EU Deforestation Regulation complexities is easier with Eurofins. Contact us to learn how our risk-mapped service can help you achieve compliance, enhance transparency, and pave the way for sustainable success.
