EUDR traceability: what Brazilian producers must prove
Understand covered goods, geolocation, origin, deforestation and the applicable dates.
Written by: VMAHUB Technical Team
Accounting and legal review: Vivian Sampaio
Published:
Last reviewed:
Direct answer: EUDR requires operators placing covered products on the EU market to prove legal origin and no deforestation after the cutoff through geolocation and due diligence. Most obligations apply December 30, 2026; eligible micro/small undertakings established by December 31, 2024 generally move to June 30, 2027, with timber nuances.
This article belongs to the Agribusiness category and Succession, Labor and Sustainability track.
Decision framework
| Decision area | Review question |
|---|---|
| Origin | farm, plot and supplier |
| Product | commodity, lot and quantity |
| Geolocation | required coordinates or polygon |
| Risk | assessment, mitigation and statement |
Annex classifications cover cattle, soy, coffee, cocoa, rubber, palm oil and wood products. Exporters and buyers will request origin data even from indirect suppliers. Map CAR and land records, polygons, production dates, movement, invoices and custody. CAR alone is insufficient and EUDR does not replace Brazilian law.
Risk and professional review
Use accounting for measurement and records and legal review for ownership, duties, agreements, deadlines and liability.
Frequently asked questions
Does EUDR ban Brazilian products?
No; it imposes traceability and due diligence.
What are the dates?
Most obligations: 30/12/2026; eligible micro/small undertakings: generally 30/06/2027.
Is CAR enough?
No; chain, geolocation, legality and risk need more evidence.
Must indirect exporters act?
Often yes, because buyers need origin data.
Official sources
Related: reforma tributaria exportacao agronegocio, car imovel rural.