The EUDR rollout has shifted repeatedly — from adoption to delays and now “stop-the-clock” calls. Track the full timeline and understand what these changes mean for compliance planning.
The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) has evolved from a strong sustainability mandate into one of the most closely watched regulatory journeys in global supply chains. Since its initial announcement, the path toward implementation has included phased guidance, system-readiness concerns, a potential postponement — and now an emerging debate around a “stop-the-clock” mechanism.
This timeline recap highlights where we started, what has shifted, and why clarity is urgently needed for businesses navigating due diligence, traceability and geolocation requirements.
The EUDR emerged as part of the EU Green Deal, aiming to eliminate products linked to deforestation and forest degradation.
The policy goal was ambitious and widely supported — but it marked a significant operational shift for operators and traders.
As companies began preparing, two concerns surfaced:
These pressures initiated conversations around timeline flexibility, without changing the substance of due-diligence obligations.
In early and mid-2025, the European Commission released updated guidance and signaled a proposed one-year delay for certain operators — primarily due to IT system readiness.
Importantly: Until adopted by Parliament & Council, the original date remains in force.
Recently, the debate has shifted again.
Industry organisations and some Member States are now publicly calling for a “stop-the-clock” mechanism — a temporary pause to allow proper assessment and avoid economic disruption.
This call has been formalised by 29 European organisations and amplified by media and policy channels.
Example: Austria has publicly supported exploring this pause at Council level.
What this means:
The debate is no longer only about delaying — but about pausing the countdown entirely until systems, benchmarks, and guidance are stable.
Despite the uncertainty, one fact remains: Delays do not remove obligations — they defer enforcement.
Regulatory clarity will come — but readiness must keep moving.
At 11Foundry, we saw this regulatory complexity coming — and built for adaptability.
Whether EUDR launches in 2025, 2026, or after a “stop-the-clock” pause — your systems can be ready.
Book a demo and build future-proof compliance workflows now.
📩 To learn more, contact Katharina Schneider (kschneider@11foundry.com)
