Compliance · European Union
Selling into the European Union
The EU has the most demanding origin and due diligence rules in the world. Deforestation, forced labour, conflict minerals and supply chain duties all ask for evidence that starts at the farm or mine.
What buyers and authorities look for
The evidence this market expects
- Plot-level geolocation for deforestation rules
- Forced labour risk assessment
- Mineral due diligence aligned with the OECD
- Supply chain mapping for corporate due diligence
- Approved establishments and health certificates for animal products
- Product passports and fibre labelling for textiles
Commodities affected
- Cocoa & Coffee3 rules
- Cashew & Sesame2 rules
- Shea & Palm Oil3 rules
- Timber & Rubber2 rules
- Fresh Fruit & Vegetables2 rules
- Grains, Rice & Pulses1 rules
- Animal Feed & Fodder2 rules
- Cattle & Beef4 rules
- Hides & Leather3 rules
- Poultry, Sheep & Goat1 rules
- Cotton & Fibre2 rules
- Yarn & Fabric3 rules
- Garments & Apparel4 rules
- Lithium & Battery Minerals3 rules
- Tin, Tantalum & Tungsten3 rules
- Industrial & Base Minerals2 rules
- Gold & Gemstones1 rules
9 rules we cover
EUDR
EU Deforestation Regulation
Cattle, cocoa, coffee, oil palm, rubber, soya, wood and products made from them
What it requiresCSDDD
Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive
Human rights and environmental impacts across a company's chain of activities
What it requiresEU FLR
EU Forced Labour Regulation
All products, whatever their origin, made available on the EU market or exported from it
What it requiresEU CMR
EU Conflict Minerals Regulation
Tin, tantalum, tungsten and gold imported into the EU above volume thresholds
What it requiresEU Batteries
EU Batteries Regulation: due diligence
Cobalt, lithium, nickel and natural graphite used in batteries
What it requiresEU SPS
EU import conditions for animal products
Meat, meat products, hides and other products of animal origin
What it requiresEU Food
EU food safety and plant health import rules
Fresh produce, grains, pulses, spices, feed and other plant products
What it requiresESPR / DPP
EU Ecodesign Regulation and Digital Product Passport
Products sold in the EU, with textiles and apparel among the first priority groups
What it requiresEU TLR
EU Textile Labelling Regulation
Textile products sold in the EU
What it requires