What are the penalties for non-compliance?

EUDR penalties are significantly more severe than under the previous EUTR: (1) Fines up to 4% of annual EU-wide turnover (for the most serious violations); (2) Confiscation of products and revenues; (3) Temporary exclusion from public procurement; (4) Temporary prohibition from placing products on the market; (5) Prohibition from using the simplified due diligence procedure. Member states set specific penalty levels within these maximum thresholds.

EUDR penalties are significantly more severe than under the previous EUTR: (1) Fines up to 4% of annual EU-wide turnover (for the most serious violations); (2) Confiscation of products and revenues; (3) Temporary exclusion from public procurement; (4) Temporary prohibition from placing products on the market; (5) Prohibition from using the simplified due diligence procedure. Member states set specific penalty levels within these maximum thresholds. The regulation also provides for criminal penalties in cases of intentional non-compliance. Competent authorities will conduct checks on at least 9% of operators and 1% of traders annually.

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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