Deforestation rules — micro and small operators

What changes?

Meet applicable deforestation-free product obligations for non-EUTR micro and small operators.

Who is affected?

EU micro/small importers and operators of in-scope coffee, cocoa, wood and other products, excluding the EUTR exception

When?

2027-06-30.

What to do

1. Check whether your business matches this scope: EU micro/small importers and operators of in-scope coffee, cocoa, wood and other products, excluding the EUTR exception
2. Determine operator/trader status, gather supplier traceability and file only the statements required for that status.
3. Confirm exemptions, thresholds and transitional arrangements in the linked primary source before implementing changes.
4. Assign a responsible person and keep evidence of your applicability assessment and preparation.

Existing tools and providers

EU EUDR Information System, osapiens

Primary source

EUDR 2023/1115 as amended (CELEX 32023R1115)

Checked 11 October 2026. Date evidence matched in freshly retrieved primary HTML.