On October 20, 2025, the European Commission proposed a series of targeted measures aimed at ensuring the smooth implementation of the EU Deforestation-Free Regulation. The key points are summarized as follows:文章源自FOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/en/31877/
1.Core Objectives:By streamlining procedures and introducing transition periods, the measures aim to maintain efforts against deforestation while reducing compliance burdens for businesses—especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)—and ensuring that relevant information systems can handle expected operational pressures.文章源自FOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/en/31877/
2.Key Simplification Measures:文章源自FOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/en/31877/
• Simplification for Downstream Operators: For downstream businesses such as retailers and manufacturers, the mandatory requirement to submit due diligence statements has been removed. Due diligence obligations will primarily apply to upstream operators (e.g., importers) who first place products on the EU market, eliminating the need for repeated declarations in subsequent supply chain transactions.
• Simplification for Micro, Small, and Low-Risk Operators: Micro and small primary operators (e.g., farmers) from low-risk countries worldwide only need to submit a simplified one-time declaration, replacing the previous requirement for periodic submissions.文章源自FOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/en/31877/
3. Revised Implementation Timeline:文章源自FOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/en/31877/
• Large and Medium-Sized Enterprises: The regulation’s effective date remains December 30, 2025, but with a six-month grace period for inspections and enforcement.
• Micro and Small Enterprises: The effective date is postponed to December 30, 2026.文章源自FOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/en/31877/
4. Background and Next Steps:The proposal is based on ongoing dialogue with stakeholders and a reassessment of information system capacity. The European Commission calls on the European Parliament and the Council to adopt the amendment by the end of 2025. The Commission has also developed contingency plans to address potential implementation challenges. In summary, the new proposal seeks to simplify rules and clarify timelines in a "smarter" way, maintaining the regulation’s ambition while ensuring its practicality.文章源自FOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/en/31877/
2025.10.22文章源自FOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/en/31877/
