EUDR Multi-Country Supply Chain Traceability Guide

Core Requirements

Information Accuracy

Operators and non-SME traders must maintain accurate traceability information regardless of:

• Supply chain length
• Supply chain complexity
• Number of source countries
• Number of contributing plots

Documentation Requirements

Due Diligence Statements

Must include:

• All relevant countries of production
• Geolocation information for all plots
• Complete source documentation
• Accurate plot identification

Implementation Framework

Supply Chain Management

Information Accumulation

• Traceability information can be added along supply chains
• All sources must be documented
• Complete plot documentation required
• Full country coverage needed

Bulk Shipment Requirements

• Documentation of all source plots
• Multi-country source tracking
• Complete geolocation information
• Comprehensive plot listing

Documentation Standards

Information Requirements

All traceability information must be:

• Accurate
• Complete
• Verifiable
• Available to authorities

Compliance Verification

• Authority reporting requirements
• Documentation standards
• Information accuracy
• Completeness verification

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does supply chain complexity affect traceability requirements?

A: No, requirements remain the same regardless of supply chain length or complexity.

Q: What information is needed for multi-country shipments?

A: All countries of production and geolocation information for every contributing plot must be included.

Q: Can traceability information be accumulated?

A: Yes, traceability information can be added up along supply chains.

Q: How detailed must plot information be?

A: Every single plot from all contributing countries must be documented with geolocation information.

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