A Commission Delegated Regulation published by the Council on 14 July 2026 amends Annex I of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) to clarify product scope, adding key deforestation-risk products while removing low-risk items. The regulation, adopted on 13 July 2026, enters into force immediately, but new product categories will have a deferred application date of 30 December 2027 to allow operators and customs authorities time to adapt.
Products removed from the EUDR scope include vulcanised rubber articles and transmission belts (HS 4010, 4016), aircraft and motor vehicle seats (HS 9401 streamlined), soya beans for sowing, and hides, skins and leather of cattle (HS 4101, 4104, 4107). These items are considered low risk for deforestation. Products added to the scope include frozen cattle tongues (HS ex 0206 21 00), soluble coffee (HS 2101 11 00), and an additional palm oil derivative (HS 2916 15), reflecting higher deforestation risks.
products made from non-relevant commodities such as bamboo or rattan are excluded; certain palm oil derivatives are excluded if used for medicinal products or as waste feedstock for biofuels. Several proposed exclusions were not adopted, including a spare parts exemption, expansion of packaging clarification, removal of wood residues (HS 4401), re-inclusion of printed books (HS 49), and removal of wooden tools (HS 4417, 4419). A general review of the scope is foreseen for 2030.
Impact on stakeholders The amendments tighten the EUDR's coverage of deforestation-risk commodities, imposing new due diligence obligations on importers of frozen cattle tongues, soluble coffee, and additional palm oil derivatives. EU producers and traders in these sectors face increased compliance costs, while those in removed categories (leather, rubber, soya for sowing) benefit from reduced regulatory burden. Customs authorities gain clearer product classifications, easing enforcement. The deferred application for new additions gives operators a 17-month transition period, softening the immediate impact. Environmental NGOs may welcome the expanded scope for high-risk products but could criticise the exclusion of wood residues and printed books, which remain outside the regulation despite potential deforestation links. The 2030 review signals future adjustments, keeping the scope dynamic.
Institutional follow-up The delegated regulation will be scrutinised by the European Parliament and the Council, which have two months to object. If no objection is raised, the amendments become permanent. The Commission is expected to continue monitoring product categories and may propose further changes ahead of the 2030 review.