The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) aims to reduce global deforestation and forest degradation by ensuring that certain products placed on, made available on, or exported from the EU market are not linked to deforestation. The regulation applies to seven relevant commodities: wood, cattle, cocoa, coffee, oil palm, rubber and soy, as well as a range of derived products.
As a producer of wood-based products, Moelven supports the objectives of the regulation and is working closely with forest owners, suppliers, customers and authorities to implement EUDR requirements across our operations in Sweden and Norway.
Moelven is committed to complying with the EU Deforestation Regulation (EU) 2023/1115 (EUDR). The EUDR will apply from 30 December 2026 for large and medium-sized enterprises. Certain micro and small enterprises have until 30 June 2027. For timber and timber products already covered by the EU Timber Regulation (EUTR), the application date is generally 30 December 2026 also for micro and small enterprises.
Traceability is a key element of EUDR. This enables operators and authorities to verify that products originate from areas that comply with the EUDR requirements regarding deforestation and forest degradation. Products covered by the regulation, such as timber, sawn wood, panels, paper and other wood-based products, must be traceable back to the plot of land where the timber was harvested. Information related to origin and compliance is transferred through the supply chain and must be maintained by relevant operators and traders.
EUDR was originally scheduled to apply from 30 December 2024. Moelven initiated its EUDR compliance programme based on the original implementation timeline and has continued to prepare for compliance throughout the subsequent postponements and regulatory updates. This has included adapting processes, systems and data exchange solutions in line with the evolving requirements related to geolocation data, supply chain traceability, communication with the EU Information System (TRACES), and other practical implementation aspects clarified by EU authorities over time.
All timber purchased by Moelven originates in Sweden and Norway and is, as a minimum, controlled in accordance with applicable controlled wood requirements set out in recognised chain‑of‑custody standards such as PEFC CoC and/or FSC® CoC. These systems support traceability and risk assessment, but do not replace the requirements of the EUDR.
Under the EUDR, the operator that first places a relevant product on the EU market or exports it is generally responsible for carrying out due diligence and submitting a Due Diligence Statement. Downstream operators and traders have more limited obligations, including maintaining required traceability information and providing relevant reference information where required by the regulation.
The role of a company under EUDR may vary depending on the specific product flow and transaction. The same company may act as an upstream operator in some supply chains and as a downstream operator in others.
For many wood products sold by Moelven, Moelven operates downstream in the value chain, processing timber that has already been covered by due diligence statements upstream. Our role is therefore primarily focused on maintaining traceability, retaining relevant reference information, fulfilling applicable registration requirements and ensuring that information can be passed on to customers and authorities when required.
However, Moelven may also have other roles under EUDR depending on the product flow. For example, where a Moelven company imports a relevant product from a supplier located outside the EU and subsequently places that product on the EU market, the Moelven company will normally act as the upstream operator under the EUDR. In this situation, Moelven is responsible for conducting due diligence, obtaining the required traceability information, and submitting the relevant Due Diligence Statement (DDS) before the product is placed on the EU market.
EUDR applies in the European Union from 30 December 2026. As of October 2026, the regulation has not yet been incorporated into the EEA Agreement or implemented in Norwegian law. The Norwegian authorities are working on the national and EEA processes, but the timing and practical consequences for trade between Norway and the EU have not yet been finally clarified.
Moelven is therefore preparing for different scenarios. For products supplied from Norway to customers in the EU, this includes being able to provide relevant geolocation, due diligence and traceability information where needed by the EU importer. For products supplied from Moelven’s Swedish entities, the applicable EUDR information will be handled within the EU framework.
Moelven has developed and tested a dedicated raw material and traceability solution capable of retaining relevant geolocation and supply-chain information. The solution is being adapted to the amended EUDR requirements, the EU Information System and the practical arrangements for data exchange with suppliers, customers and authorities. Final customer-facing data flows will be confirmed when the remaining regulatory and technical conditions are clarified.
We work closely with suppliers and customers to ensure that relevant EUDR information is available when required. Moelven will make the EUDR information required for the relevant transaction available to customers in accordance with the customer’s role in the supply chain and the applicable regulatory requirements. Depending on the product flow, this may include a DDS reference number or, for supplies from Norway to the EU, supporting geolocation and traceability information required by the EU-based operator.
The final format and placement of this information in Moelven’s commercial documents or digital data exchange solutions are being completed as the remaining regulatory and technical arrangements are clarified.
EUDR obligations vary depending on a company's role in the supply chain. For detailed guidance on operators, traders, due diligence requirements and traceability obligations, please visit the European Commission's official EUDR websites:
Øivind Østby-Berntsen, Environmental Manager - Digitalisation and Sustainability
Oivind.Ostby-Berntsen@moelven.no
Inge Hanstad, Engineer - Timber
inge.hanstad@moelven.no
Rune F. Andersen, Chief sustainability officer
rune-f.andersen@moelven.com