EUDR postponed: new dates and rules for the deforestation regulation

As an important part of the transition towards a more sustainable industry, the EU is introducing European Deforestation Regulation (As an OEM supplier of rubber components, this is a priority issue for us. We actively work to ensure that the natural rubber we use in our products is free from links to deforestation and that our customers can safely continue their production.

What is the EUDR in short?

The EUDR aims to minimise the EU's contribution to global deforestation and forest degradation. The regulation requires companies trading certain raw materials on the EU market to be able to prove that the goods were not produced on land that was deforested after 31 December 2020.

For our industry natural rubber the key raw material covered by the law. This means that each batch of natural rubber must be traceable back to the specific plantation where the raw material was extracted.

We see the EUDR as a positive step for global sustainability and an opportunity to further strengthen transparency in our supply chains.

EUDR update: Parliament gives green light for postponed start

It is now clear that the introduction of the EUDR will most likely be postponed by one year. Following the Council of Ministers' position, the European Parliament also voted on 26 November 2025 in favour of a postponement.

New dates to consider:

  • Large and medium-sized enterprises: 30 December 2026
  • Small and micro enterprises: 30 June 2027

In addition to the deadline, Parliament voted in favour of simplified reporting. The focus shifts to the 'first placer' - the person who first brings the goods into the EU. This means that subsequent links in the supply chain will only need to refer to an existing reference number, significantly reducing the administrative burden. The formal finalisation of the legislative text will now take place in December.

How does this affect us and our products?

Natural rubber is a critical component in many of the vibration dampers, seals and rubber-metal parts we supply to industry. Complying with the EUDR requires extensive due diligence work.

We are doing this right now:

  • Mapping of the supply chain: We inventory all natural rubber subcontractors to ensure that geolocation data (GPS coordinates) is available for the farmland.
  • IT systems and data: We are reviewing our processes to manage and report the right information to our customers.

What does this mean for you as a customer?

As a buyer of our OEM components, you should feel confident. Our goal is that you don't have to spend time worrying about the origin of the raw material, we do that work for you. By ensuring compliance in the upstream, you can:

  1. Continue to install our components in your machines and vehicles without interruption.

  2. Guarantee your own end-customers that your products fulfil the EU's strictest environmental requirements.

  3. You can rest assured that we will ensure that the necessary documentation is in place well before the law takes effect

Please contact us if there is anything we can help you with when it comes to questions regarding EUDR and natural rubber components.

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