Recent amendments to the EU Deforestation Regulation introduce new timelines and adjust how compliance responsibilities are distributed across supply chains, with key implications for exporters. Sayenko Kharenko’s legal alert explains the revised due diligence requirements, expanded simplifications for micro and small operators – including Ukraine’s classification as a low-risk country – and exclusions for certain paper products. The analysis also outlines practical steps companies should take in 2026 to prepare for implementation and manage compliance risks.
