21 May 2026
,Ukraine
The European Union has postponed the implementation of the Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) for the second time, citing the technical unpreparedness of the IT system, which was intended to be a key element in controlling deforestation. This decision has caused some concern within the business community, as it delays long-awaited environmental reforms and improvements in transparency in the forestry sector.
The reason for this step was the complexity of implementing new technological platforms through which companies will be required to transmit vast amounts of data about their activities in the forestry sector. The planned IT solution aims to make the process of submitting deforestation data fully electronic and transparent, ensuring real-time monitoring and oversight of actions. However, technical difficulties have created significant obstacles on the path to realizing this plan.
The implementation of the EUDR regulation currently faces challenges not only due to technological aspects but also due to practical barriers for businesses. The integration of IT systems, which will require companies to provide a full range of information about their operations, has proven to be complex both organizationally and technologically. This raises concerns among business owners, who fear a loss of competitiveness due to potential incompatibilities between the new systems and existing business processes.
There is a real risk that the lack of readiness of the EUDR IT systems could seriously impact the normal functioning of businesses. The postponement not only causes administrative chaos but may also lead to disruptions in supply chains, delays in trade operations, and other unforeseen obstacles. The level of interdependence between information systems and business processes is increasing, making businesses vulnerable to any failures in the new control and reporting systems.
