Core Requirements
Article 3 Obligations
All requirements must be met:
- Legality Requirement (Article 3b)
- Deforestation-Free Requirement (Article 3a)
- Due Diligence Statement Requirement (Article 3c)
Implementation Framework
Legality Requirement
- Compliance with country of production legislation
- Adherence to relevant laws
- Production legal standards
- Origin country requirements
Deforestation-Free Requirement
- Verification of deforestation status
- Compliance documentation
- Status confirmation
- Land use verification
Due Diligence Statement
- Documentation requirements
- Statement coverage
- Compliance verification
- Documentation standards
Compliance Standards
Cumulative Application
- All requirements mandatory
- No single requirement sufficient
- Complete compliance necessary
- No partial exemptions
Market Access
- EU market entry requirements
- Export requirements
- Documentation standards
- Verification processes
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is meeting one requirement sufficient for compliance?
A: No, all three requirements must be met simultaneously.
Q: Does deforestation-free status exempt products from other requirements?
A: No, legality and due diligence requirements still apply.
Q: What are the three mandatory requirements?
A: Legality, deforestation-free status, and due diligence statement coverage.
Q: Can products enter the EU market without meeting all requirements?
A: No, compliance with all three requirements is mandatory.