EUDR Geolocation Verification Implementation Guide
Core Requirements
Data Collection Responsibilities
Operators and non-SME traders must obtain geolocation coordinates for all plots of land where commodities are produced. This requirement is fundamental to the regulation's implementation and cannot be waived.
Verification Process
The regulation enables verification of no-deforestation claims through cross-referencing of geolocation data with satellite imagery and forest cover maps. This process can be conducted by both operators and enforcement authorities.
Implementation Framework
Data Requirements
Complete geolocation data collection is mandatory for market access. The regulation provides no exceptions for cases where such data is unavailable or difficult to obtain.
Verification Methods
Enforcement relies on comparison between provided coordinates and available mapping resources, including:
- Satellite imagery
- Forest cover maps
- Other relevant geographical data
Compliance Implications
Market Access
Products lacking complete geolocation data for all contributing plots cannot enter the EU market or be exported. This requirement applies regardless of circumstances or difficulties in data collection.
Verification Authority
Both operators and enforcement authorities have the capability to verify compliance through cross-checking of provided coordinates against available geographical data.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What happens if geolocation data isn't available?
A: Products cannot be placed on the EU market or exported if geolocation data cannot be collected for all contributing plots.
Q: How are no-deforestation claims verified?
A: Through cross-checking geolocation coordinates against satellite images and forest cover maps.
Q: Who is responsible for collecting geolocation data?
A: Operators and traders that are not SMEs must collect this data.
Q: Who can verify geolocation data?
A: Both operators and enforcing authorities can verify the data against satellite images and forest cover maps.