EUDR Update: New Product Scope and Information System Rules Adopted
First published: July 2026
On 13 July 2026, the European Commission adopted two measures to support the implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). These measures build on the legislative amendment agreed in December 2025 and form part of the simplification package presented in May 2026. The Delegated Act will now be transmitted to the European Parliament and the Council for scrutiny before entering into force.
Please note that the Delegated Act is still undergoing the legislative procedure and, as such, the text may be subject to change before it is formally adopted.
Product scope updated
The Commission adopted a Delegated Act updating Annex I of the EUDR.
The Delegated Act removes the following products from the scope of the Regulation:
- Cattle hides, skins and leather
- Retreaded tyres
- Soybeans for sowing
- Articles of vulcanised rubber
- Conveyor and transmission belts
- Aircraft and motor vehicle seats
The Delegated Act adds:
- Soluble coffee
- Certain palm oil derivatives
- Frozen cattle tongues
According to the Commission, these changes concern products derived from commodities already covered by the EUDR and do not alter the list of commodities covered by the Regulation.
The Commission also states that:
- Samples and products used for analysis, examination and testing are outside the scope of the Regulation.
- Targeted exemptions have been introduced for specific categories of products, including waste, used and second-hand products, packaging material, and products used in the manufacture of medicinal products.
The newly added products will become subject to the Regulation from 30 December 2027, giving businesses additional time to prepare.
Information System implementing rules adopted
The Commission also adopted an Implementing Act establishing the technical rules for the EUDR Information System. The updated system includes:
- Simplified declarations for micro and small primary operators
- Updated technical specifications for automated application programming interfaces (APIs)
Simplification package completed
The Commission states that these measures complete the simplification package presented in May 2026, alongside:
The Guidance has now been formally adopted in all EU languages.
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