Starting December 30, 2025, all goods exported to the European Union (EU) within the following seven commodity groups must comply with the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR):
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Coffee
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Cocoa
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Soy
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Palm oil
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Rubber
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Wood
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Cattle
Key Requirements of the EUDR
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Products must not originate from land deforested after January 1, 2021.
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Production must fully comply with the laws of the producing country.
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EU importers and traders are required to submit a Due Diligence Statement (DDS) proving that the products are legal and free from links to deforestation.
Five Categories of Digital Tools Supporting EUDR Compliance
1. Basic Field Mapping Tools
Applications designed for farmers and field technicians to mark and record farm locations accurately.
2. Professional Spatial Analysis Tools
Advanced mapping and spatial analytics platforms for cooperatives and business support organizations (BSOs) to verify that production areas are outside deforested zones.
3. Satellite-Based Environmental Monitoring
Provides independent evidence on forest cover, deforestation alerts, and landscape change using real-time remote sensing.
4. Sustainable Management and Traceability Tools
Systems for managing production data, sustainability certifications, and batch-level traceability — ensuring transparency from farm to factory.
5. Supply Chain and Risk Management Systems
Integrated compliance solutions enabling exporters and EU buyers to monitor environmental and social risks across the entire supply chain.
How Vietnamese Exporters Can Prepare
To comply with the EUDR, Vietnamese companies must proactively prepare documentation and data related to raw-material sourcing areas.
Key steps include:
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Collecting and providing geographic coordinates (geodata) of production areas to prove that farms are not located in deforested zones after January 1, 2021.
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Preparing legal documents verifying legitimate land use rights and compliance with Vietnamese laws.
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Establishing traceability systems that track the flow of goods from farms to processing and export stages, ensuring full transparency for EU importers.
By doing so, businesses not only meet European legal requirements but also strengthen their sustainability credentials, enhance international credibility, and maintain competitiveness as environmental and human-rights regulations tighten globally.
Resources and Support Materials
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Factsheet: Explains the most suitable digital tools based on user type (farmers, cooperatives, exporters).
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Case Studies: Real-world examples of companies that successfully applied digital tools to achieve EUDR compliance.
🔗 Download PDF: EUDR Compliance Case Studies