EUDR · Regulation (EU) 2023/1115
EUDR compliance: plot-level traceability and DDS for TRACES NT
Prove that the raw materials in your products are not linked to deforestation. Pixel & Proof links every batch to its exact plots of origin, automatically verifies geolocation, and prepares the due diligence statement for submission.
In brief
What is the EUDR regulation?
EUDR (Regulation (EU) 2023/1115 on deforestation-free products) is a European Union regulation that prohibits operators and traders from placing on the EU market or exporting timber, cocoa, coffee, soy, palm oil, rubber, and cattle — and products made from them — unless they are demonstrably deforestation-free after Dec 31, 2020.
Compliance is demonstrated through due diligence: collecting the geolocation of all plots of origin, assessing risk, and submitting a due diligence statement (DDS) to the TRACES NT system. Pixel & Proof is B2B software that automates this process as part of a supply chain compliance system.
Key facts
- Regulation: Regulation (EU) 2023/1115 (EUDR)
- Cut-off date: Dec 31, 2020
- Application: Dec 30, 2026 (large and medium), Jun 30, 2027 (micro and small)
- Obligated parties: operators and traders placing goods on the EU market or exporting them
- Key document: due diligence statement (DDS) in TRACES NT
- Geolocation: polygon for plots larger than 4 ha
- Penalties: at least up to 4% of annual EU turnover, plus confiscation of goods
Regulatory framework
What does EUDR require from your company?
Goods covered by EUDR may be placed on the EU market or exported only if they are deforestation-free (not produced on land deforested after Dec 31, 2020), produced in accordance with the legislation of the country of production, and covered by a due diligence statement.
Due diligence includes collecting information (including the geolocation of all plots), assessing risk, and measures to mitigate it. For plots larger than 4 ha, geolocation is provided as a polygon. Documentation is retained for at least five years.
Key deadlines
Date
Obligation
Dec 31, 2020
Cut-off date for deforestation and forest degradation
Dec 30, 2026
Application for large and medium operators and traders
Jun 30, 2027
Application for micro and small enterprises
Deadlines per the amendments to Regulation (EU) 2023/1115. We monitor further amendments and update the platform accordingly.
Covered commodities
Seven commodities and the products made from them
The same traceability structure — plot, batch, processing, statement — applies to all commodities in Annex I of the Regulation, from logs and wooden packaging to chocolate, leather, and vehicle tyres.
Timber and wood products
Beef and leather
Cocoa
Coffee
Palm oil
Natural rubber
Soy
How the EUDR module works
From forest plot to verifiable proof
The supply chain of timber and other EUDR commodities in four connected steps — every data point stays tied to its source, from plot geolocation to the due diligence statement.
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01 · Source
Forest plot and geolocation
Every plot of origin is recorded as a GPS point or polygon (WGS-84), and satellite analysis verifies forest cover loss after Dec 31, 2020.
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02 · Transport
Transport and TRACES NT
The shipment travels with the due diligence statement reference number from TRACES NT, verifiable at customs clearance and at every point in the chain.
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03 · Processing
Processing and due diligence
Batches are linked into a tree (BOM) through processing, without mass balance. The risk assessment and the due diligence statement (DDS) are produced from the linked data.
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04 · Proof
Digital, verifiable proof
The result is a 100% traceable chain: every claim is linked to source evidence that the competent authority, a buyer, or an auditor can independently verify.
Who it is for
A solution for every position in the chain
Operators and importers
Collect supplier data down to the plot level and submit the DDS before customs clearance or export of goods.
Sawmills and processors
Preserve the link to plots of origin through sawing, drying, and further processing — all the way to the finished product.
Traders and distributors
Track suppliers' DDS reference numbers and provide them to competent authorities on request.
EUDR FAQ
EUDR — answers for operators and traders
Does EUDR apply to my company?
EUDR applies to your company if you place on the EU market, distribute on it, or export from it products listed in Annex I of the Regulation — for example logs, sawn timber, furniture, paper, wooden packaging, chocolate, coffee, leather, or tyres. Obligations differ for operators and traders and depend on company size.
What data is needed for a due diligence statement (DDS)?
A DDS requires a description and quantity of the product, the country of production, the geolocation of all plots on which the raw material was produced (a point, or a polygon for plots larger than 4 ha), supplier data, and the risk assessment conclusion that the risk of non-compliance is negligible.
Is mass balance permitted under EUDR?
No. EUDR requires that a product can be linked to exact plots of origin, so mixing compliant and unknown raw material (mass balance) is not acceptable. Pixel & Proof ties every batch to specific plots and tracks it through processing.
How does the software verify deforestation?
For each plot, the platform first checks the validity of the geolocation (WGS-84, topological polygon validation), and then uses satellite analysis to assess whether forest cover was lost after Dec 31, 2020. The result and risk level are recorded against the plot as evidence.
Can the EUDR module be connected to an ERP?
Yes. Delivery note, batch, and supplier data can be exchanged automatically with an ERP system via API keys, without manual re-entry.
Try the EUDR module on demo data
We will show you the entire flow — from plot entry to the DDS — using examples from your sector.