EUDR
The European Union Regulation on Deforestation-Free Products (EUDR) establishes that products such as timber, soy, palm oil, cocoa, coffee, and rubber can only be placed on the EU market if they do not originate from land deforested after December 31, 2020. The regulation requires operators and traders to demonstrate that products placed on the market or exported comply with applicable legislation and do not contribute to deforestation or forest degradation.
PEFC EUDR Certification
The PEFC EUDR Regulatory Module is a voluntary and complementary solution to existing PEFC certifications, such as Sustainable Forest Management and PEFC Chain of Custody. Certification under the PEFC EUDR module enables independent and impartial audits aligned with the regulation’s requirements, allowing companies to demonstrate compliance with the EUDR.
The module includes:
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PEFC EUDR Regulatory Module – defines due diligence, traceability (including geolocation of sourcing areas), and risk assessment procedures in line with the EUDR framework.
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PEFC Risk Assessment Framework – aligned with the EUDR’s social and environmental criteria, helping to identify and mitigate risks of deforestation or degradation.
The module is suitable for companies placing forest-based products or derivatives on the EU market, including:
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Forest managers, owners, and supply chain operators;
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Wood, paper, and derivative processing industries;
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Traders and exporters of forest products;
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Companies incorporating wood or wood-based materials in finished products.
APCER (PEFC/13-41-004) is accredited to carry out certification audits for this module.
