The EU confirmed it is holding firm the approaching compliance deadline of December 30, 2025, for large and medium enterprises under the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). The confirmed enforcement date means the preparation window is rapidly closing for all EU importers of palm, soy, wood, coffee, cocoa, rubber and beef.

Sourcemap's solution is timely and essential for two main reasons:

Urgency of the December 2025 Deadline

The enforcement date for the EUDR is December 30, 2025 (for large and medium companies), which requires a massive, complex effort that cannot be accomplished last-minute. Companies need a "jump start" now to:

• Deepen Supply Chain Mapping: The EUDR requires tracing products to the exact plot of land where they were produced, using geolocation data. This involves gathering data from suppliers, which is a significant, time-consuming logistical challenge.

• Validate Geo-Data and Risk: Companies must analyze the geo-data against a cutoff date (December 31, 2020) to prove the land hasn't been subject to deforestation since then. This requires specialized, automated tools for satellite-based analysis and risk scoring.

• Integrate with EU TRACES: A Due Diligence Statement (DDS) must be submitted via the EU's TRACES system for every relevant shipment. Sourcemap's pre-existing integration with TRACES offers a critical advantage, as companies need time to test and implement this automated, high-volume submission workflow before the deadline.

Complexity of Compliance Requirements

The EUDR is one of the most demanding supply chain regulations to date, and Sourcemap's solution directly addresses its most complex aspects:

• Plot-Level Traceability: Sourcemap provides the necessary technology to collect and validate polygon-level geo-data from suppliers in bulk, which is the core technical hurdle of the EUDR.

• End-to-End Automation: The Jump Start solution streamlines the entire due diligence process—from supplier engagement and data collection to deforestation-free validation and automated DDS submission to EU Customs (via TRACES)—significantly reducing the manual effort and risk of error.

• Legality and Mitigation: Beyond deforestation, the EUDR requires due diligence on the legality of production (including local laws, land-use rights, and human rights). Sourcemap's platform helps companies conduct this advanced legality scan and establish the necessary mitigation plans and audit trails.

There has never been a better time for Sourcemap's EUDR Jump Start solution. The re-confirmation of the December 2025 deadline has turned preparation into a race against the clock and Sourcemap offers the only out-of-the-box EUDR compliance software solution ready for deployment today. Get in touch with our team of experts to find out how your company can comply now.