The EU Deforestation Regulation was officially adopted and entered into force in June 2023. The regulation aims to stop deforestation and forest destruction linked to specific products sold on or exported from the EU market. The focus of the regulation is primarily agricultural commodities, but also wood and fiber products and solid biofuels are covered. The new regulation is aimed at operators or traders who place products on the EU market or export them from the EU. All companies in the value chain are affected.
The Deforestation Regulation, which replaces the EU Timber Regulation, was officially adopted and entered into force in June 2023. However, the main provisions of the Regulation will apply from 30 December 2024.
The new regulation is aimed at operators or traders who place products on the EU market or export them from the EU. They must perform due diligence, collect geolocation data and minimize the risk of deforestation and forest degradation. All companies in the value chain must ensure that the operators/traders have presented valid certificates of due diligence.
Swedish companies that place wood and wood-based products on the market will adapt to this regulation and fulfill the statutory requirements within the time specified by the regulation. However, this will not be possible until the necessary information and control systems have been put in place by the European Commission and the Member States.
The forest industries monitor the implementation of the deforestation regulation and continuously update information on how Swedish trade in wood and wood products is affected.
