An update on European Union Deforestation Regulation requirements for the industry

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There is no denying that there are more questions than answers arising from the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), with implementation less than six months away. 

The BPIF is pushing hard for further clarification, particularly with regard to the transition period (goods harvested before the application date) and how non EU sourced paper will be treated. Although the commission has introduced a Conventional DDS reference number for EU sourced paper, there is a danger that non EU sourced paper currently in stock will not be able to be sold into Europe. 

The BPIF is also calling for the UK government to decide whether EUDR will be incorporated into the Windsor Agreement and if so, to nominate a competent authority within Northern Ireland and provide its printers with detailed guidance on how to comply, given the pressing timeline.

The BPIF is providing the industry with EUDR support on how the regulation will affect non EU organisations. The EU insight is supported by Intergraf, which represents employers in the graphic sector across Europe.

The EU Commission has stated it will confirm its response to its consultation on the EUDR Amended Delegated Regulations in mid August. These regulations confirm, amongst other things, that advertising material accompanying goods should be exempt from the regulations, as well as packaging around other goods and letters and correspondence. It is hoped that Intergraf's submission to exempt other sorts of advertising will also be accepted in the response.

The EU Commission has introduced a series of Taric codes for use when exporting EUDR obligated goods into the EU. These are to be used on customs declaration forms when goods need to be excluded, eg Y133 for recycled goods.

CEPI, the organisation for European paper companies, has produced its own guide to EUDR regulations, an interesting read for all those exporting paper and board to the EU. Go to, www.cepi.org/cepi-guidance-on-eudr-implementation

The BPIF has also produced a Guide to EUDR in conjunction with Intergraf and has run numerous webinars on the subject to keep members informed regarding the forthcoming requirements.

If you need EUDR support, please e-mail eudrhelp@bpif.org.uk