How does EUDR differ from the previous EUTR?

Key differences: (1) Scope — EUDR adds deforestation-free requirement (EUTR only required legality); (2) Geolocation — EUDR requires plot-level coordinates (EUTR did not); (3) Due diligence statements — EUDR requires submission to EU Information System (EUTR required internal records only); (4) Benchmarking — EUDR classifies countries as low/standard/high risk (EUTR did not); (5) Penalties — EUDR has significantly higher penalties including turnover-based fines; (6) Products covered — EUDR covers more product categories; (7) Trader obligations — EUDR extends obligations to downstream traders (EUTR focused on first placers only).

Key differences: (1) Scope — EUDR adds deforestation-free requirement (EUTR only required legality); (2) Geolocation — EUDR requires plot-level coordinates (EUTR did not); (3) Due diligence statements — EUDR requires submission to EU Information System (EUTR required internal records only); (4) Benchmarking — EUDR classifies countries as low/standard/high risk (EUTR did not); (5) Penalties — EUDR has significantly higher penalties including turnover-based fines; (6) Products covered — EUDR covers more product categories; (7) Trader obligations — EUDR extends obligations to downstream traders (EUTR focused on first placers only).

Why this matters

This question relates to EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR): Timber Compliance Guide 2026, which covers the broader topic in detail. Understanding this specific aspect helps architects, builders, and timber dealers make informed specification decisions.

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