The European Commission has issued targeted updates to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) product scope, refining which derived goods fall under due‑diligence obligations and which are exempt.

The changes — adopted via a Delegated Act on 13 July 2026 — aim to give operators greater legal certainty ahead of the Regulation’s phased application from 30 December 2026.

The Commission has removed several product categories, added new high‑risk derivatives, and formalised exemptions for samples, waste, and certain manufacturing inputs — significantly reshaping compliance planning for food, drink, and agri‑supply chains.

What’s changing in the product scope

The Delegated Act updates Annex I of the EUDR following stakeholder consultation. According to the Commission, it removes soybeans for sowing however adds soluble coffee, specific palm oil derivatives and frozen cattle tongues.

All additions will only become enforceable from 30 December 2027, giving operators a full year to adjust supply‑chain mapping and due‑diligence systems.

What stays the same

The update does not change the list of core commodities — cattle, cocoa, coffee, palm oil, rubber, soy and wood — but focuses on derived products where deforestation‑linked risks remain material.