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EU Regulation on Deforestation-free Products (EUDR)

As a major development in its efforts to combat deforestation and forest degradation globally, the European Union put into force the EUDR, short for the EU Regulation on Deforestation-free Products (Regulation (EU) 2023/1115). The regulation introduces new due diligence requirements for forest-based products, including fibre-based label materials.

The regulation entered into force on June 29, 2023 and is currently in a transition period that ends on December 30, 2026. The legislation will be online from December 30, 2026.

UPM Adhesive Materials is preparing for EUDR implementation and supports customers by providing the required information and documentation for products within the scope of the regulation.

What is EUDR?

EUDR replaces the EU Timber Regulation (EUTR, Regulation (EU) 995/2010) and extends mandatory due diligence requirements to new commodities. Under EUDR relevant commodities, such as wood, or products that contain or have been made using such relevant commodities, will be prohibited to be placed on the EU market or exported from the EU unless they meet the following criteria:

Deforestation and Forest Degradation-Free

Compliance with Country Legislation

Due Diligence Statement

An 18-month transition period began when the EUDR entered into force on June 29, 2023. This transition period was extended by twelve months in late 2024 and again by twelve months in late 2025. It will end with the new date of application on December 30, 2026.

Please note that, for small and micro undertakings, the transition period is six months longer – i.e., to June 30, 2027 – if relevant products are not yet subject to EUTR. Find more information on the timelines of EUDR implementation here.

How UPM Adhesive Materials is preparing for EUDR

Responsible sourcing is a top priority for UPM and UPM Adhesive Materials. We are aware of and committed to the obligations set in the EUDR. During the transition period, a dedicated project team is assessing the requirements and taking necessary measures to be compliant with the regulation by December 30, 2026.

We are working on processes from sourcing to the customer end to meet all regulatory requirements and to ensure necessary data will be available to customers within the required timeline, subject to the delivery of the final instructions by the EU Commission.

Frequently asked questions about EUDR

Please be aware that our comments refer to EUDR compliance related to the supply of labelstock and other self-adhesive products to our direct customers based on UPM Adhesive Materials’ interpretation of publicly available information on EUDR in EU sources. We recommend customers consider their own EUDR obligations when selling products to their own customers. UPM Adhesive Materials does not offer legal advice or consult on EUDR compliance. We recommend requesting guidance from the EU or a third party when determining the impact of the regulation on your own business activities.

This section answers frequently asked questions from UPM Adhesive Materials customers (last update September 29, 2026). In addition, please see our UPM Group statement on EUDR.

Please find here the EUDR legislative text (including Annex I and II) as well as the amendments by the EU from December 2025.

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Our experts can help you understand how EUDR affects your label materials and provide the documentation available for products within the scope of the regulation.

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