The EUDR update in the furniture industry

The EUDR implementation date is: December 30, 2025.
Furniture companies working with wood or other covered commodities must document that their products are deforestation-free and legally produced, with full traceability to the specific geographical area.

At prduct.com, we help furniture companies collect supplier data, ensure accurate geolocation, and structure documentation — strengthening both compliance and efficiency, even in complex supply chains. This increases the need for closer supplier collaboration.

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The EU Commission has published a new EUDR FAQ, a guidance document, and a draft regulation. These three new documents update existing measures, but also introduce new requirements relevant to the furniture industry.

• Geolocation and Verification: You Must Prove Where the Wood Comes From

EUDR requires that geolocation data be submitted in GeoJSON format. Incorrect or imprecise geodata is considered a breach of the regulation — it is not just “an error.”

Companies can no longer simply pass on the supplier’s coordinates; active control and documentation are required.

At prduct.com, we help set up validation flows and structures, so you can trust that all coordinates are verifiable and controllable.

FAQ references: 1.1, 1.2, 1.12, 1.19, 1.20, 7.5, 7.8, 7.26

• Composite Products: All Wood Components Must Be Traced

If a piece of furniture consists of several components, and even one is made of wood (e.g., veneer, legs, or frames), the wood used must be traced back to its area of origin — even if the product only partly consists of wood.

You must be able to show which geographical areas each wooden component originates from — and ensure that no wood comes from areas cleared after December 31, 2020.

FAQ references: 1.3, 1.5, 2.4, 4.5, 5.1

• Production Date: Knowing the Year Is Not Enough

Operators must document when their wood was harvested — providing either a specific date or a clear production period. This helps verify whether the wood was felled before or after the EUDR cutoff date.

This also applies to composite products and repeated use of the same production area — documentation must be updated and batch-specific.

FAQ references: 1.25, 1.13, 5.1, 5.19

• Digital Platforms and Dropshipping: You Are Still Responsible

EUDR clearly states that if you market or sell products — e.g., via a webshop, marketplace, or as an intermediary — you may be regarded as an operator.

This applies even if you neither own nor manufacture the goods yourself. It is your responsibility to ensure that the products you distribute comply with the rules.

FAQ references: 3.1, 3.14, 2.15

• Packaging: Wooden Crates and Gift Boxes May Be Covered

Wooden packaging is covered by EUDR if marketed independently — for example, as part of a product (gift box or branded packaging). Protective packaging used only for transport is exempt.

This means that furniture companies using custom-designed wooden packaging must verify and document the origin.

FAQ references: 2.5, 2.6

• Missing Supplier Data = Marketing Prohibition

If you cannot obtain the necessary information from your suppliers — such as geolocation or legality documentation — you may not sell or market the product in the EU.

EUDR places responsibility with the operator, not the supplier. This requires clear procedures, active dialogue, and a follow-up system.

FAQ references: 1.27, 3.4, 5.1, 5.7, 5.9, 5.10

• Using Land Without Title Deeds or Registration Is Possible — But Must Be Documented

If your suppliers operate on land without formal title deeds, you must still use geodata — and it is your responsibility to document that the commodity was legally harvested.

You must prove compliance with local law, requiring extra monitoring and documentation efforts, especially with small suppliers in developing countries.

FAQ references: 1.6, 1.10, 3.3, 5.1

• The Information System and Digital Requirements: You Must Register

Operators and non-SME traders must register in the EU’s new information system and submit their due diligence statements (DDS) there.

The system has data limits and technical requirements that must be understood and tested.

FAQ references: 5.17, 7.1, 7.6, 7.8, 7.16

• SMEs and Company Types: You May Not Be Exempt After All

Even if you are a small company, you are not automatically exempt. If you act as an operator (placing products on the market), you must comply with the rules.

You must also be able to provide documentation if your products are part of a chain involving non-SME companies that require proof for your part of the supply chain.

FAQ references: 3.5, 3.10, 3.10.1

• Monitoring and Sanctions: Fines Are Coming

Authorities are required to monitor compliance, and large fines can be imposed if your company breaches the rules — whether knowingly or unknowingly.

The list of companies sanctioned will be published in the EU register. Fines can reach up to 4% of your company’s (group-level) annual turnover.

FAQ references: 10.1, 10.2, 10.4

Ready to Become Compliant?

At prduct.com, we understand how difficult and time-consuming it can be to collect documentation across suppliers and product series. We help furniture companies simplify the work and eliminate time drains — without compromising compliance.

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