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EU Lawmakers Approve One-Year EUDR Delay, Add Paper Exemption and 2026 Review

The vote follows Commission warnings about IT readiness, pending Council sign-off.

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Press conference on trilogue deal on simplified sustainability reporting and due diligence requirements
A cocoa farmer and member of a local cooperative inspects the state of bean fermentation in Lembe Yezoum, Cameroon. Image © FAO/Beloumou Olomo Daniel.

Overview

  • Parliament endorsed the amendment to push the regulation’s application back by one year to late 2026 after earlier deferrals.
  • The measure passed 405–242, with eight abstentions.
  • Small operators receive an extra six months to comply, extending their deadline to June 30, 2027.
  • A review window is set for April 2026 to assess the law’s impact and administrative burden.
  • Printed paper products are exempted from scope, a change welcomed by publishers, and the amendment still requires Council confirmation and publication in the EU’s Official Journal.