EUDR: Country Risk List & Law For Download
- Arne Mielken
- May 27, 2025
- 2 min read
Download the full EUDR country risk list, official regulation, methodology & annex—instantly available for your compliance planning.
The European Commission has released the long-awaited country benchmarking system for the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), classifying third countries as low, standard, or high risk for deforestation in the production of seven covered commodities: wood, rubber, cattle, coffee, cocoa, palm oil, and soy.
Key Features of the Classification System:
● Low-Risk Countries: Eligible for simplified due diligence procedures requiring only data collection and verification that goods are not compromised or mixed with products from medium or high-risk countries.
● Risk Categories: Countries classified into three tiers (low, standard, high risk) based on deforestation rates and governance indicators.
● Simplified Compliance: Low-risk classification significantly reduces administrative burden for operators sourcing from these countries.
Implementation Timeline:
The publication of the benchmarking system confirms the Commission's commitment to the 30 December 2025 implementation deadline, with no further delays anticipated.
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Country Benchmarking System for EU Deforestation Regulation
The European Commission has adopted the Implementing Act establishing the country benchmarking system under the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). The system classifies countries according to their deforestation risk associated with the production of seven covered commodities: cattle, cocoa, coffee, oil palm, rubber, soya, and wood.
Key Highlights:
Country classification based on deforestation risk for seven EUDR commodities
System supports operators in conducting due diligence obligations
Enables competent authorities to monitor and enforce EUDR compliance effectively
Methodology detailed in Staff Working Document using FAO Global Forest Resources Assessment data
Country-level data accessible via FAO public website
Translations into all EU languages forthcoming upon Official Journal publication
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