Considering feedback from international partners on the status of their preparations, the Commission is proposing that the parties concerned be given more time to prepare.
The new start date would be 30 December 2025 for medium-sized and large companies and 30 June 2026 for micro and small companies. The European Parliament and the Council still have to approve the proposal. In addition, a guidance document, an extended edition of the ‘ FAQs and a ’ strategic framework for international cooperation have been published.
“Once approved by the European Parliament and the Council, the legislation would become applicable on 30 December 2025 for large companies and on 30 June 2026 for micro and small enterprises. As all implementation tools are operational at technical level, the additional 12 months can serve as a phase-in period to ensure proper and effective implementation.”
The text of the proposal for the Regulation amending the Regulation on deforestation with regard to the date of application can be found here: EUR-Lex – 52024PC0452 – EN – EUR-Lex (europa.eu)
Source: press release EU (German) – Umsetzung der EU-Verordnung über Entwaldung (europa.eu)
