EUDR Certificate Details: Comprehensive Guide to Complying with EU Anti-Deforestation Regulations 2026

EUDR (EU Deforestation Regulation - Regulation on products that do not cause deforestation of the European Union) is not a traditional "certificate" like GlobalGAP or Rainforest Alliance. This is a mandatory legal regulation (Regulation (EU) 2023/1115) that all businesses exporting coffee, cocoa, rubber, wood... to the EU must comply with in order for goods to be allowed to be imported. If not met, the shipment will be rejected at the border, fined up to 4% of global revenue and at risk of being permanently banned from export.

2026 is a key year: EUDR officially applies from December 30, 2026 for large & medium enterprises, and June 30, 2027 for small & micro enterprises. With the EU accounting for 40-47% of Vietnam's coffee export turnover (about 5.48 billion USD/year), understanding and preparing the EUDR is a vital factor to maintain the breakthrough coffee export market trend.

This article provides complete details about EUDR, compliance processes, unique challenges of Vietnamese coffee and how to combine effective sales on Alibaba for EU buyers to trust right from the booth.

If you are exporting coffee or agricultural products, please contact a consultant to open a booth on Alibaba now to receive free support in preparing EUDR + compliant catalog design.

What is EUDR? Objectives & Scope of Application

EUDR was issued by the EU on June 29, 2023 to prevent goods related to deforestation and forest degradation after December 31, 2020. The product must meet 3 main criteria:

1. Deforestation-free: Do not plant on deforested or degraded land after December 31, 2020.

2. Legal: Comply with all production country laws (land use rights, taxes, labor, anti-corruption...).

3. Due Diligence Statement (DDS): There is a Due Diligence Statement filed through the EU system.

Products in range (Annex I):

• Coffee (bean, roasted, instant – may add more in 2026)

• Cocoa, palm oil, soybeans, rubber, timber, livestock and derivatives.

Not applicable to products in stock before the application date.

EUDR 2026 Application Schedule (Latest Update)

After many delays:

• Large and medium enterprises: December 30, 2026

• Small and micro enterprises: June 30, 2027

• Old stock products before the applicable date are exempt.

The EU also issued simplification measures (2025): reduced procedures for downstream operators (just need to check and retransmit DDS numbers), technical support for producing countries.

Vietnam is currently in the "Standard Risk" group (50 countries), meaning full due diligence must be performed (not entitled to simplifications like low-risk countries).

EUDR Compliance Process: 3 Detailed Due Diligence Steps

Every operator and trader must carry out Due Diligence before exporting. The process includes 3 mandatory steps:

Step 1: Information Collection

• Product description (HS code, volume, manufacturing country).

• Exact geographical coordinates of each plot of land (geolocation):

  • Under 4 hectares: GPS point (latitude/longitude).

  • Over 4 hectares: polygon (draw a polygon of land plot boundaries using GeoJSON).

• Supplier information (name, address, legal identification).

• Legal evidence: Certificate of land use rights (LURC), red book, land lease contract...

Step 2: Risk Assessment

• Assess the risk of deforestation/forest degradation.

• Country risk checking (EU benchmarking).

• Check specific risks: forest cover history (using satellite data), land legality.

• Result: Low/negliible risk → submit DDS immediately. High risk → must be minimized.

Step 3: Risk Mitigation & Submit DDS

• Collect more evidence, independent audit, and farmer training.

• Submit your Due Diligence Statement (DDS) via the EU's TRACES NT system.

• Store records for 5 years for inspection.

Important note: There is no separate “EUDR certificate”. DDS is a “self-responsibility statement” – if false, the business is fully liable.

EUDR Specifics With Vietnamese Coffee Exported To EU

The EU is the largest market for Vietnamese coffee (Germany, Italy, and Spain lead). In 2026, 224,000 tons of coffee (January) were exported, but from December 30, 2026, all shipments must have:

• GPS coordinates for each coffee garden (hundreds of thousands of small households in Dak Lak, Lam Dong, Gia Lai... is a big challenge).

• Proof of no deforestation after December 31, 2020 (using satellite data).

• Clear legal land documents (many ethnic minority farmers do not have red books).

Practical challenges:

• 338,000 households grow coffee, most of them on a small scale (<2 hectares).

• Fragmented land, lack of digitized data.

• The cost of GPS mapping + traceability software is about 50-150 million VND/business.

Solutions being implemented in Vietnam:

• Cooperation project of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development - EU - organizations (IDH, JDE, Koltiva...).

• Building a database of growing areas in Gia Lai, Dak Nong, Lam Dong.

• Use digital platforms (TraceX, Meridia, Koltiva) for automatic polygon mapping.

How to Submit DDS Through the TRACES NT System

This is the final and mandatory step:

• Accesshttps://traces.ec.europa.eu(with test environment).

• Register an EORI account (if you don't have one).

• Fill in product information → upload GeoJSON coordinates file → declare risk → sign electronic DDS.

• Receive DDS reference number → transmit to EU buyers.

The system automatically checks and grants status (Available / Rejected).

EUDR Support Certificate (Does Not Replace But Helps Reduce Risk)

• Rainforest Alliance / Fairtrade / 4C: Supports traceability and risk reduction (partial EU recognition).

• GlobalGAP + ISO 22000: Proving good management.

• EU organic certification: Perfect combination with EUDR.

• However, GPS + DDS coordinate data must be available to be legal.

Combining EUDR With Effective Sales On Alibaba 2026

Buyer EU aboveAlibaba.comPriority is given to sellers with EUDR compliance:

• Upload scanned DDS reference number, GeoJSON file, planting area map to the “Certification” section.

• Product keyword: “Vietnam Robusta Grade A – EUDR Compliant 2026 – Traceable GPS”.

• Join Vietnam Pavilion + run ads "EUDR Certified Vietnam Coffee".

• Trade Assurance + Verified Supplier + EUDR = order closing rate increases 5-7 times.

Many Dak Lak businesses have signed 50-200 ton container contracts with German buyers only after uploading DDS.

Support from Alibaba Vietnam: Free EUDR Preparation

COMPANY LIMITEDALIBABA.COMVIETNAM supports coffee businesses:

• Consulting on GPS mapping & traceability construction.

• Connecting technology partners (Koltiva, TraceX).

• Specialized EUDR-compliant booth design.

• Training to submit DDS through TRACES.

Contact now Mr. Dan - Alibaba Vietnam expert Phone number/Zalo: 0987258510 Email:[email protected]

Head office: 19th Floor, Saigon Center Building, 67 Le Loi, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City Branch Binh Duong - Dong Nai - Ho Chi Minh City (full address as before).

EUDR Is Not A Barrier – A Golden Opportunity In 2026

EUDR is a strict regulation but also a "golden ticket" to help Vietnamese coffee improve sustainability, increase export value and conquer the high-end EU market. Businesses that act early (GPS mapping, traceability digitization) will lead the coffee export market trend of 2026-2030.

Don't wait until December 30, 2026! Call now 0987258510 (Mr. Dan) to be contacted for advice on opening a store on Alibaba and comprehensive EUDR support. We will help you turn challenges into sustainable competitive advantages on the world's largest e-commerce platform.

Act today – Vietnamese coffee will continue to breakthrough globally!