"The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) will soon change how every business that uses wood or paper packaging operates. Whether you export into the EU or source materials that pass through European supply chains, you'll soon need to prove exactly where your wood came from, right down to the plot of land where the tree grew. On paper, this is a hugely positive step. It's designed to prevent deforestation and ensure that every pallet, crate, box, or sheet of paperboard comes from responsibly managed forests."
"Many packaging suppliers, particularly those sourcing globally, aren't yet ready to provide the level of GPS traceability that EUDR demands. As buyers, we're several steps removed from the original forest. That makes collecting origin data extremely difficult. The reality is that small businesses don't have the same resources as large corporations. Gathering, verifying, and documenting the source of every piece of packaging takes time, money, and capacity that many SMEs simply don't have."
The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) mandates proof of timber origin down to the specific plot of land for any business using wood or paper packaging linked to EU supply chains. The regulation aims to prevent deforestation and ensure packaging materials come from responsibly managed forests. Large corporations can absorb compliance costs through teams and traceability systems, while small and medium enterprises face disproportionate administrative, financial, and capacity burdens. Many global packaging suppliers cannot yet provide GPS-level traceability, leaving buyers several steps removed from the forest. SMEs face delays, limited data access, and an imbalance of power despite equal legal obligations.
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