EUDR Geolocation Requirements: Local Restrictions
Core Requirements
Data Submission
- Mandatory geolocation information
- Required for all relevant products
- Information System submission
- No exemptions permitted
Local Restrictions
Impact on Compliance
- Local prohibitions do not exempt
- National laws not considered
- Full compliance required
- No alternative pathways
Market Access Requirements
Compliance Prerequisites
- Complete geolocation data
- Information System submission
- Due diligence completion
- Documentation requirements
Non-Compliance Consequences
- No market access
- No product availability
- No export permission
- Trading prohibition
Legal Framework
Article Requirements
- Article 9(1)(d) geolocation data
- Article 8 due diligence
- Mandatory compliance
- No exceptions
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do local restrictions on data sharing provide exemptions from EUDR requirements?
A: No, local restrictions do not exempt operators from geolocation data requirements.
Q: What happens if local laws prohibit sharing geolocation data?
A: Operators still must provide the data or cannot place products on the EU market.
Q: Can products be traded without geolocation data?
A: No, geolocation data is required for EU market access or export.
Q: Is compliance with local data restrictions an acceptable reason for non-compliance?
A: No, EUDR requirements must be met regardless of local restrictions.