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From 30 December 2025 (for large and medium companies, + 6 months for SME traders and operators), EU requires that among others, coffee and cocoa commodities are deforestation free and produced in accordance with national laws of the country of production. 4C offers comprehensive support for EUDR compliance.
What is EUDR?
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EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR)
As a major global economy and consumer of commodities linked to deforestation and forest degradation, such as coffee and cocoa, the EU recognizes its responsibility in addressing this global issue. The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) establishes a legal framework to combat deforestation by ensuring that exports and imports are both deforestation-free and compliant with local laws.
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Scope
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Products placed on the EU market are
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Due Diligence
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Consult the official EUDR regulation on the European Union website
Key Updates from EU
- Publication of Country Benchmarking list
- No coffee or cocoa producing countries are classified as high risk.
- Simplified procedure for operators sourcing from low-risk countries (e.g. Vietnam): as less extensive risk assessment and mitigation is required.
- Updated Guidance Document and FAQs (15.04.2025)
- Simplifications for downstream operators reducing administrative burden.
- Proposal for Delegated Act on scope (Annex I) of EUDR
- Proposal to take sample of products out of scope (e.g. coffee samples send for quality and flavour profile checks)
4C EUDR One-Stop-Solution
4C has proactively adapted its system to be fully aligned with EUDR requirements, building on its existing standard and due diligence framework, and has introduced a One-Stop EUDR solution for its system users.
We support EU importing operators and producers with a tailor-made approach to fulfil EUDR requirements. Combining the 4C certification with advanced geo-analytics from our partner organization Global Risk Assessment Services (GRAS) provides a comprehensive risk assessment framework.
Risk Assessment
Our 4C EUDR solution leverages state-of-the-art remote sensing technology to monitor deforestation and land use change, providing robust risk analysis through satellite image interpretation. This is enhanced by data on national legislation, human rights statistics, indigenous peoples’ claims, corruption indices, law enforcement, and land conflicts.
Legality
Legality is assured through the 4C Code of Conduct and on-side audits, ensuring producers operate within the bounds of local and international regulations. This is further supported by tailored EUDR self-assessments and self-declaration for the 4C Unit.
Traceability
Traceability – a crucial part of the 4C certification – is achieved by capturing and documenting all supply chain transactions within the secure 4C Portal. Only physical segregation along the supply chain is allowed within the 4C System, preventing mixing with products from unknown origin.
Compliance Report
To simplify reporting, our platform generates ready-to-upload geodata files in the required format for the EU Information System TRACES. Third-party certification combined with geo-analytics form the foundation for a strong due diligence case – bridging the gap between advanced technology and real-world on-the-ground expertise.
Support from Origin to Market
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Support for producers on 4C Unit level
Support for operators (IB and FB)
In case of any questions, please contact us at
eudr@4c-services.org
Companies Already Implementing the 4C EUDR Solution
"TLC realized that much of the EUDR compliance groundwork had actually already been laid through its ongoing 4C projects. The additional work involved sending the geo-coordinate data of farmers to a centralized deforestation database and verifying that the supply chain is deforestation-free. This realization allowed TLC to stay focused and methodically complete the necessary tasks".
Tuan Loc Commodities Company Limited
“Simexco highly appreciates 4C’s robust efforts in supporting enterprises to comply with the EUDR regulation. The GRAS risk assessment system offers the analysis of large datasets from various sources, providing a comprehensive view of potential risks and supporting decision-making. Furthermore, the system provides risk reports, enabling enterprises to proactively develop solutions and mitigation actions.”
SIMEXCO Daklak Ltd.
"With the support of the 4C organization, the registration and implementation of 4C EUDR is not too difficult. Currently, our company feels very happy to be able to export coffee to the European market with higher profits".
Sucden Coffee Vietnam Co. Ltd.
“The journey for EUDR compliance certification is challenging but also valuable. This is also an opportunity for Tin Thanh Dat to complete and enhance its sustainable coffee production system. After more than a year of tireless efforts, we have fully met the principles and criteria of the 4C Code of Conduct, complied with the EUDR and Vietnamese law, regarding topics such as farm management, labour rights, etc. and especially environmental protection".
Tin Thanh Dat Joint Stock Company