The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) is designed to prevent products associated with deforestation or forest degradation from being placed on or exported from the EU market.
The regulation covers certain commodities and products derived from them, including wood. However, following amendments adopted in December 2025, certain printed products – including books, newspapers and printed pictures – have been removed from the scope of EUDR.
The regulation is now due to apply from 30 December 2026, with most micro and small operators given until 30 June 2027.