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Timeline of EU Deforestation Regulation milestones: country risk list adopted 22 May 2025, Parliament rejects benchmarking 9 July 2025, regulation applies to large and medium operators 30 December 2026, and to micro and small operators 30 June 2027.

Regulation & compliance 3 September 2026

The EUDR clock is running: what Malaysian rubber and palm exporters must have ready by 30 December 2026

The EU Deforestation Regulation applies to large and medium operators from 30 December 2026. Here is what it demands of Malaysian natural rubber and palm oil supply chains, why the standard-risk classification matters, and what buyers are already asking for.

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