After phasing, the EUDR application dates were set by Regulation (EU) 2025/2650. There are two, split by operator size, and both are close enough that leaving the geolocation file to the last week is a bad idea.
The two dates
| Who you are | You must comply from |
|---|---|
| Large and medium operators and traders | 30 December 2026 |
| Micro and small operators and traders | 30 June 2027 |
From your date, placing an in-scope commodity on the EU market or exporting it requires a due diligence statement with geolocation for every plot.
Why geolocation is the part to start now
Collecting coordinates from a supplier base takes time, and turning them into a valid GeoJSON that TRACES accepts is where many operators stall. The commodity, the risk assessment, and the paperwork can move quickly. Chasing dozens of smallholders for clean coordinates cannot.
What to do before your date
- Gather plot coordinates from your suppliers, in any format.
- Turn them into a GeoJSON that matches the File Description v1.5.
- Validate it, fix the errors, and confirm zero blocking issues.
- Keep the clean file ready to attach to your due diligence statement in TRACES.
Do not count on further delay
The dates in Regulation (EU) 2025/2650 are what you should plan against. Treat 30 December 2026 or 30 June 2027 as real and get the file right early rather than betting on another postponement.
Common questions
What are the exact EUDR deadlines?
30 December 2026 for large and medium operators and traders, 30 June 2027 for micro and small ones, set by Regulation (EU) 2025/2650.
Which deadline applies to a small business?
Micro and small operators have until 30 June 2027. Larger operators must comply from 30 December 2026.
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