Companies Already EUDR Compliant with 4C Certification
The EU Regulation on Deforestation-Free Products (EUDR) mandates companies to ensure that products sold in the EU do not contribute to deforestation or forest degradation, requiring stringent due diligence processes to trace the origin and sustainability of commodities like soy, palm oil, beef, wood, coffee, cocoa, and rubber.
EUDR is set to become fully applicable on December 31, 2024. Companies that fail to comply with the regulations can face significant penalties, including fines, confiscation of products, and possible bans from the EU market. Enforcement mechanisms will be in place to ensure that only compliant products enter the EU, thereby holding companies accountable for their supply chains’ environmental impacts.
It’s crucial for companies to be proactive in aligning with these regulations to maintain their market presence and contribute to global sustainability. 4C offers a comprehensive solution by partnering with Global Risk Assessment Services (GRAS) to provide tailor-made tools for risk assessment and compliance. In combination with a thorough and credible certification system this ensures that your supply chain is not only compliant but also sustainable.
We are proud to highlight some of the 4C certified companies that are already compliant with EUDR:
SIMEXCO Daklak Ltd.
SIMEXCO Daklak Ltd. is a leading exporter of high-quality coffee from Vietnam’s Daklak province. The company supports sustainable farming practices and helps farmers achieve certifications like 4C’s solutions. SIMEXCO invests in social responsibility initiatives, enhancing community infrastructure, education, and healthcare, while also implementing climate resilience programs to help farmers adapt to changing environmental conditions.
“It’s our great honor to have accompanied 4C from the early days of their certification implementation in Vietnam. 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.”
Sucden Coffee Vietnam Co. Ltd.
Sucden Coffee Vietnam Co. Ltd. is a key player in the global coffee trade, specializing in sourcing, processing, and exporting high-quality Vietnamese coffee. The company prioritizes sustainability by sourcing from certified sustainable farms, promoting environmentally-friendly farming practices, and supporting local farmers with training and fair trade conditions. Additionally, Sucden engages in community development projects to enhance living standards in coffee-growing regions.
“The 4C organization has taken steps to create conditions for companies to export 4C certified goods according to EUDR standards to the European market. Sucden Coffee Vietnam Co., Ltd. is one of the leading companies in EUDR compliance according to 4C certification and has achieved 4C EUDR certification, 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.”
Tin Thanh Dat Joint Stock Company
Tin Thanh Dat Joint Stock Company operates across various sectors, including agriculture and trading. The company is dedicated to sustainability, focusing on sustainable farming techniques, resource efficiency, and renewable energy investments. Tin Thanh Dat also actively participates in corporate social responsibility initiatives, supporting local communities through education, healthcare, and economic development programs.
“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“.
Tuan Loc Commodities Company Limited
Tuan Loc Commodities Company Limited specializes in trading and exporting agricultural products. Committed to sustainability, the company ensures ethical sourcing and promotes environmental protection by reducing waste and using eco-friendly packaging. Tuan Loc empowers farmers with training in sustainable practices and supports fair labor standards to improve the livelihoods of those in its supply chain.
“TLC’s composure stemmed from a deep understanding of 4C as a sustainability standard that not only addresses fundamental sustainability issues but also provides a solid foundation for tackling more advanced topics such as eco-diversity, gender balance, decarbonization, and anti-deforestation. Vinh Nguyen, TLC’s CEO, played a significant role in this understanding: back in 2007/2008, he was one of the first coffee professionals in Vietnam to translate the original 4C Code into Vietnamese and implemented it with a small group of Vietnamese farmers in a pilot project. Upon delving into the EUDR requirements, TLC realized that much of the EUDR compliance groundwork had actually already been laid through its ongoing 4C projects. The company had already located and mapped its farmers, organized a seamless supply chain to its mills, and established traceability in its procurement and processing systems. 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. TLC’s efforts paid off in June 2024, when the company was awarded the EUDR Compliance certificate by the 4C Organization. This certification, based on a thorough evaluation of its geo-data and adherence to EU regulations, confirms that TLC’s coffee is deforestation-free. Achieving this milestone a full six months ahead of the compliance deadline, TLC stands as one of the first exporters in Vietnam and globally to meet these stringent requirements.”
Vinh Hiep
Vinh Hiep Co., Ltd. was established in 1991. After more than 30 years of operation in the fields of production, purchasing, processing and exporting green coffee beans, pepper, roasted and ground coffee and instant coffee. We are proud to be one of the leading enterprises in exporting agricultural products, in the Top 500 largest enterprises in Vietnam. For many years in a row, it has been recognized by the Minister of Industry and Trade as a typical export unit of Vietnam.
“We at Vinh Hiep are thrilled to receive our first-ever 4C EUDR report! This report is particularly significant because it demonstrates 4C’s innovative approach in bridging the EUDR regulations with data on coffee farms and producer activities. Through its user-friendly portal, 4C has significantly streamlined EUDR compliance for producers like ourselves. While not the first to receive an EUDR report, Vinh Hiep still shares a sense of pioneering spirit in this achievement. This report will be a valuable asset in building trust with our European partners for the upcoming coffee season. A heartfelt thank you to the 4C EUDR team for their unwavering support.”