The definition of the term “operator” in the official text of the EU Deforestation-free Regulation is as follows. “Any natural or legal person who places on the market or exports relevant products …

SMEs constitute 90% of operators that are importing products in scope of EUDR. They need to follow certain simplified procedures to comply with the requirements of the law in order to …

May 20, 2024 · If a non-EU based operator places a relevant product or commodity on the EU market, the first person established within the EU who makes the product available is …

Sep 26, 2024 · Under the EUDR, operators and non-SME traders must ensure their supply chains are deforestation-free. An operator is the entity that first places products on the market or …

Sep 4, 2024 · Operators are the primary businesses responsible for placing relevant commodities or products on the European market for the first time. This could be an importer, a processor, …

In this article, we provide a detailed analysis of the obligations imposed by the Regulation on the relevant categories—operators and traders—highlighting how these requirements vary …

Jun 2, 2025 · Understand how operators must meet EUDR reporting obligations ahead of 2025 enforcement. Learn what defines an operator, how to identify in-scope products, and when …

Due diligence under the EUDR refers to a mandatory process by which operators (first placer or exporter) and traders (entities making the product available) assess and manage the risks of …

• Operators should consult the country benchmark and use public or EU-provided databases to verify if any compliance issues are flagged for their suppliers’ locations.

Apr 21, 2025 · These are natural or legal persons who introduce a relevant product into the EU market for the first time (import) or export it outside the EU. Examples of operators under the …