The delay follows ongoing concerns regarding the readiness of the supporting IT infrastructure required to enforce the legislation.

Originally scheduled to come into force in December 2025, the EUDR seeks to reduce global deforestation driven by EU consumption. It will prohibit the import of commodities, including cattle, coco, coffee, palm oil, rubber, soy, and timber-derived products such as magazine paper, unless they can be proven not to contribute to deforestation.

PPA members, along with publishers globally, have consistently raised concerns about the lack of clarity and preparedness surrounding the regulation. There has been limited guidance from Brussels on how to navigate the practical complexities of compliance across the intricate news and magazine supply chain exporting into the EU and NI.

Under the regulation, non-compliance could result in products being detained or confiscated at the border, alongside significant financial penalties. To mitigate these risks, publishers and their supply chain partners will be required to submit detailed due diligence reports, including geolocation data identifying the specific forest(s) from which the pulp used in paper production was sourced. 

To support PPA members in preparing for EUDR compliance, we will publish a concise guidance document in early October. This will include practical advice and input from across the value chain, outlining a standardised industry approach to meeting the regulation’s requirements.

If you have any questions, contact the PPA’s Membership Manager on David.Bostock@ppa.co.uk