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❗The European Commission might be shifting the #EUDR reporting burden upstream The European Commission has officially released its proposal to amend EUDR, aiming to simplify implementation while keeping its core environmental goals intact. Here’s what’s been proposed ⬇️ : - New categories introduced: Downstream operators are now defined separately, sharing the same obligations as traders. - Simplified due diligence process: Traders and downstream operators will no longer need to submit Due Diligence Statements (DDS), though they must still ensure traceability by passing on reference numbers and declaration identifiers. - Reduced administrative burden: Obligations for micro and small primary operators will be simplified, with extended compliance timelines to 30 Dec 2026. - Improved oversight: The proposal also aims to strengthen monitoring and supervision by giving competent authorities greater capacity to process and exchange information. 🗓️ Go live is still 30th December 2025. 💡 The goal: streamline reporting, ensure system operability, and deliver cost-efficient improvements without weakening environmental safeguards. Note: This remains a proposal & has not yet entered into force. It still needs to be reviewed and adopted by both the Council of the European Union and the European Parliament. #RegulatoryUpdate #EUDRAmendment

Could it be that regulatory compliance for EUDR just got smarter? Let’s break down what's required to comply: ✅Gather and verify data and documents (geolocations, associated DDS references). ✅Prepare your traceability data for your Due Diligence Statements. ✅Conduct origin-level risk assessments. ✅Mitigate any risks. ✅Be audit-ready. Now for the smart part, add automation → What if the entire process could be streamlined into a single point, drawing in supply chain data from your ERP, enabling proactive risk detection with our Gateway Check, and finally, integrating with EU TRACES for DDS submissions. What's changed for our clients: → Automation at any or every step of compliance. → Making EUDR compliance a competitive advantage. → No more scrambling for supplier data at the last minute. → Automated risk detection instead of reactive responses. This approach isn't that common. But it should be. PSST, Check out our compliance checklist here: https://hubs.li/Q03NTY9f0 Have 15 minutes to spare? Let's chat: https://hubs.li/Q03NTXdP0 #eudrcompliance #eudrdelay #compliancesolutions #EUDRcompliancesolutions #EUregulation #techsolutions #automatedsolution

🤌 Let's talk about how we moved from.... reactive risk management to fully automated proactive risk management. ⚠️ Thus, making sure EUDR compliance is proactive, and not just based on responding to problems as they appear.... The last things you want to struggle with are costly delays, shipment holds, or even batch recalls due to invalid DDS references, missing supplier documentation, or high-risk geolocations. Why? because such compliance gaps can disrupt production and revenue..... So we shifted our approach, and created the Gateway Check, a proactive safeguard that: ✅ Automatically scans every incoming delivery for risk, before goods even reach your site. 🔔Instantly alerts you when a Purchase Order or Goods Received note is missing associated DDS references or geolocation files. ⚠️ Warns if your delivery dates are approaching without the required documentation. The result? Peace of mind through proactive risk management. With gateway check, you get real-time notifications, total visibility, and proactive issue resolution, all handled by us so you never miss a compliance risk. Want to learn more about how we can help you? Let’s have a chat: https://lnkd.in/dNcdRphF More on the Gateway Check: https://lnkd.in/diDkV77G #regulatorycompliance #EUDR #Traceability #proactiveriskmanagement #compliance #automatedsolution #traceability Liz Mounfield

So, by now you’ve heard it…. ----------------- 🌱 EUDR: delay / no delay? Over the next few days, weeks you’re gonna be reading a lot about what’s coming, so let’s wrap up the most obvious message of it all: EUDR is still coming, whether now or later, so let's not get sidetracked. BUT lucky for you, we’re not here to hypothesise on whether there's a delay / or no delay. Instead let’s look at where you’re at… Likely in either one of these two places: ➡️ Not yet prepared, just last minute scrambling to get something in place, quickly….so, the news might feel like you’ve been thrown a lifeline, meaning you could end up with a bit more time to build a strategic compliance foundation, and find a solution fit for your long haul. OR ➡️ You’ve already done most of the heavy lifting in regard to EUDR and so the good news is, your investment hasn’t been wasted. Instead you just built yourself a competitive moat! So, now’s the time to focus on growth, optimisation, and tackling the next wave of regulations already heading your way. Our contrarian take: The companies winning in 2026 won't be the ones celebrating delays, they'll be the ones who used this time to think ahead. So, start building traceability from the ground up, test processes, and close compliance gaps… AND think beyond the borders of EUDR. Other regulations are coming, some faster than others. Let’s talk: https://lnkd.in/dNcdRphF #EUDR #supplychaincompliance #traceability #endtoendtraceability #sustainablesourcing #farmerconnect #agridence #regulatorycompliance #eudrdelay

🤌 Moving from reactive risk management to fully automated proactive risk management. ➡️ We now make sure EUDR compliance is proactive, and not just based on responding to problems as they appear. The last things you want to struggle with are costly delays, shipment holds, or even batch recalls due to invalid DDS references, missing supplier documentation, or high-risk geolocations. Why? because such compliance gaps can disrupt production and revenue. And so we shifted our approach by creating the Gateway Check, a proactive safeguard that: ✅ Automatically scans every incoming delivery for risk, before goods even reach your site. 🔔Instantly alerts you when a Purchase Order or Goods Received note is missing associated DDS references or geolocation files. ⚠️ Warns if your delivery dates are approaching without the required documentation. The result? Peace of mind through proactive risk management.  With gateway check, you get real-time notifications, total visibility, and proactive issue resolution, all handled by us so you never miss a compliance risk. Want to learn more about how we can help you? Let’s have a chat: https://lnkd.in/dNcdRphF #SupplyChainCompliance #EUDR #Traceability #FarmerConnect #Agridence Liz Mounfield Christina Kaskoura Eleni-Maria Chondrou Adrian Rădeanu

What do trial inspections tell us about #EUDRcompliance? 🇳🇱 The Dutch authority (NVWA) dry runs reveal a clear message: collecting data isn’t enough, firms must prove risk assessment, due diligence, and integration across their supply chains. That’s where farmer connect + Agridence come in. Together, we deliver #endtoendtraceability and #compliance, from farmer plots to EU. 👉 Explore the key lessons (and solutions) in our carousel — and reach out to see how we can help you turn compliance into confidence. Source in comments below. #EUDR #Traceability #SupplyChainRisk #Sustainability

Another exciting milestone in our journey together with Agridence! 🚀 Thrilled to see our former Chairman, Stefano Rettore, step into the new role as Chairman of the Agridence Board. His leadership, global perspective, and deep understanding of the challenges facing agri-commodity supply chains will be invaluable as we continue building transparent, sustainable, and compliant supply chains—together. 🌍✨ Couldn’t be more excited for what lies ahead. 💡

A new era begins. 🚀 We’re joining Agridence ! This marks more than a change in ownership, it’s the start of a collaboration that unites two platforms to deliver end-to-end traceability, compliance, and sustainability across global agriculture supply chains. What does this mean for our community? ✅ Expanded impact and expertise across multiple high-risk commodities: from coffee and cocoa to palm oil, rubber, and more ✅ Enhanced capabilities to automate EUDR and global compliance requirements ✅ A broader, integrated platform that connects producers and buyers like never before Our mission hasn’t changed, we remain committed to streamlining compliance across global supply chains. But now, we can go further and faster. To our clients, partners, and community: thank you for being part of this journey. The best is yet to come. 🔗 Full news here: https://lnkd.in/duiXjRuV Agridence: https://agridence.com/ #Agriculture #SupplyChainTransparency #ESG #DigitalAgriculture #SustainableSourcing #EUDR #farmerconnect #Agridence

💡 From challenge to success: how we together with a leading CPG, developed an EUDR-ready solution When they came to us, it was about more than just software. It was about finding a partner, one who could work side-by-side with them to: - Map their challenges - Understand exactly what success looked like - Design a solution that delivered, without disrupting daily operations We built an end-to-end compliance and traceability solution that: ✅ Provides batch-level visibility across complex, multi-tier supply chains ✅ Integrates seamlessly with their ERP systems, supplier portals & multiple data sources ✅ Automates compliance reporting, including direct integration with EU TRACES ✅ Facilitates downstream compliance communication to stakeholders ✅ Scales effortlessly for future growth The result? Audit-ready compliance with EUDR and a blueprint for operational efficiency that is exceeding expectations. As we prepare for upcoming regulations, such as the EU Battery Regulation, ESPR and PPWR, and get ready for the Digital Product Passport, if you want to be at the starting line with us, shaping the features that solve your challenges, let’s talk. 🚀 Book your introductory call and let’s get the ball rolling: https://hubs.li/Q03Cw7Wk0 Check out our Regulatory Guides: https://hubs.li/Q03Cw7ZX0 #treaceability #compliancesolutions #EUDR #PPWR #DigitalProductPassport #regulatorycompliance #leadingCPG #usecase #EUDRsolution #supplychain

 Something’s coming 🤯 We’ve been working hard on some pretty major upgrades to our compliance platform — all designed to improve operational visibility, automate tedious processes, and reduce risk at every step of the supply chain. From streamlined DDS creation to real-time gateway checks, these updates are aligned with our broader strategy: to ensure business continuity and reduce compliance effort, costs, and risk. Here’s a preview of what’s about to go live. 👇 Ready to start streamlining your EUDR compliance? ⏯️ https://lnkd.in/dNcdRphF #compliance #supplychain #EUDR #productupdate #traceability #newproductfeatures #API #duediligencestatement Liz Mounfield Adrian Rădeanu Christina Kaskoura Kostas Stamatakopoulos Jose Carlos Cortiñas Anna Lemes Eleni-Maria Chondrou Kimon Papadopoulos Leila Salomon Tiago Almeida da Rosa