The EUDR was postponed by one year due to IT problems
EnvironmentEuropean Union
- Omissions
- While IT problems were the official reason stated by the European Commission, some sources suggest this may have been a partial explanation, with industry lobbying, trade concerns, and administrative unreadiness also contributing factors. The regulation was actually postponed twice: first from December 30, 2024 to December 30, 2025, and subsequently to December 30, 2026. The claim refers to one specific postponement event.
- Sources
- PrimaryCouncil of the European UnionThe revision postpones the application of the regulation for all operators until 30 December 2026
- SecondaryArgus MediaThe delay is also a result of IT system capacity issues. 'We have serious capacity concerns regarding the IT system'
- SecondaryFood NavigatorBrussels blames IT systems for EUDR delays
- SecondaryResponsible InvestorEuropean Commission proposes further delay to EUDR, blames IT system
- SecondaryClientEarthEU Commission blames 'IT issues' for another deforestation regulation delay