What Is the EUDR, and Why It Matters for Wooden Cutlery Exporters

What Is the EUDR, and Why It Matters for Wooden Cutlery Exporters

Summary

This article explains the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), its purpose, compliance process, and documentation requirements.

What Is the EUDR, and Why It Matters for Wooden Cutlery Exporters

What is the EUDR, and who issued it?

The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR)-officially Regulation (EU) 2023/1115-was adopted by the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union on June 29, 2023. Its goal is to ensure that certain commodities (including wood and wood-based products) sold in or exported from the EU do not contribute to deforestation or forest degradation.

Why was the EUDR introduced?

The EU introduced EUDR to address deforestation, biodiversity loss, and climate change caused by global demand for forest-risk commodities such as wood and palm oil. coffee, and rubber. It aims to:
1. Prevent products in the EU from being linked to deforestation.
2. Improve supply-chain transparency and legality.
3. Hold companies accountable for responsible sourcing.

How can a factory or supplier apply for EUDR compliance?

EUDR is not a traditional “certification" but a regulation. Enterprises are required to establish a Due Diligence System (DDS) to ensure that the sources of raw materials are legal and fully traceable.

Steps to comply

1. Collect origin data - Gather information about the source forest, including geolocation coordinates.
2. Risk assessment- Evaluate the risk of deforestation in the supply chain.
3. Traceability documentation-Maintain proof of origin and legality.
4. Third-party audit -Obtain FSC, PEFC, or other recognized certifications.
5. Submit DDs-Operators must keep due diligence statements and provide them upon inspection.

What materials must a factory provide for EUDR?

Required Documents 
Geolocation data of forest plots
Proof of no deforestation since 2020
Legal harvesting license
Chain of custody documentation
Supplier audit & risk report
Product batch tracking records
FSC / PEFC certificates

Which institutions can certify or support EUDR compliance?

Currently, several organisations help companies comply with EUDR through auditing and traceability support:
1. SGS-Provides full EUDR audit and documentation service.
2. FSC/PEFc-Offer certification modules aligned with EUDR.。
3. Global Traceability/ Flypix AI - Provide digital traceability systems.

How should wooden cutlery wholesalers respond?

If you are a distributor or wholesaler supplying the EU market, you should:
1. Confirm your supplier is EUDR-compliant.
2. Request documentation of origin and legality.
3. Keep product traceability records.
4. Use EUDR-ready suppliers to avoid compliance risks.

YADA Achieves Full EUDR Compliance with Sustainable Wooden and Bamboo Tableware

At DALIAN YADA INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD. (YADA), we have successfully implemented a complete Due Diligence System (DDs) in full compliance with the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). This system ensures that all our raw materials - from birch wood to bamboo - are legally sourced, traceable, and environmentally responsible.


YADA specializes in producing a wide range of eco-friendly disposable tableware, including wooden ice cream sticks, coffee stirrers, disposable wooden cutlery (forks, knives, spoons), tongue depressors, bamboo skewers, and more. With advanced production bases in Dalian, Liaoning, and Shaowu, Fujian, we integrate sustainable sourcing, intelligent manufacturing, and strict quality control to provide reliable and customizable solutions for global partners.
Customers can trust that every YADA product aligns with both environmental and regulatory standards - helping your business meet the growing demand for sustainable, compliant, and high-quality wooden and bamboo tableware.

Contact us today to learn more about our EUDR-compliant products and OEM customization services.