EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR): Targeted revision officially published
In early December 2025, the EU co-legislators reached an agreement on the final text of the targeted revision and simplification of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). This revision represents an important milestone for the economic operators and traders placing and/or making available on the market or exporting outside of the EU the regulated commodities and specified derived products in scope of the EU deforestation-free products legislation.
The adopted amendments aim to provide additional implementation time, reduce administrative complexity, and ensure continued dialogue with the economic sectors concerned.
On 23 December 2025, the final text of the regulation amending the EUDR was published in the Official Journal of the EU (Regulation (EU) 2025/2650) and entered into force on 26 December 2025, three days after its publication, thereby completing the legislative procedure.
Key amendments and revised application dates
The revised regulation introduces several changes of direct relevance to the construction equipment manufacturers and other downstream users of regulated commodities.
- Extended application date
The application of the EUDR is postponed until 30 December 2026 for all operators, irrespective of company size. Micro and small operators will benefit from an additional six-month extension, providing further time to adapt to the new requirements.
- Simplified due diligence obligations
Responsibility for submitting the due diligence statement will rest exclusively with the operator first placing the product on the EU market. The first downstream operator will only be required to collect and retain the relevant reference number, without passing it further along the supply chain, significantly reducing administrative duplication.
- Continued stakeholder engagement
The Commission to support the effective implementation of the revised EUDR by issuing guidelines and ensuring continued exchange with all the relevant operators.
- System disruption reporting
The competent authorities will be required to report significant IT system disruptions to the Commission. The revised text introduces flexibility to avoid unnecessary administrative burdens for operators in such situations.
- Future simplification review
The European Commission is required to present a simplification report by 30 April 2026, assessing the impacts of the EUDR and identifying possible improvements. This assessment may be followed by a legislative proposal.
CECE welcomes the adopted changes, which provide increased legal certainty and allow additional preparation time for construction machinery manufacturers. CECE will continue to closely monitor the implementation of the EUDR and related guidance and remains at the disposal of its members for any questions or clarifications.
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