EUDR Update
What the Latest Changes Mean for Book Manufacturers and Publishers
The European Union’s Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) was introduced to help ensure that products placed on the EU market are not linked to deforestation or forest degradation. Since its announcement, the regulation has raised important questions for industries that rely on paper and wood-based materials – including book manufacturing and publishing.
Recently, the European Parliament voted on amendments to the regulation that directly affect printed products. Below is a brief overview of what’s changed and what it means for our customers.
What’s Changed
Printed products are now exempt from EUDR requirements
The European Parliament has approved an amendment removing finished printed materials – including books, journals, magazines, and newspapers – from the scope of the EUDR. This means that printed products will not be subject to the regulation’s due diligence and traceability requirements.
Implementation has been delayed for other covered products
While printed materials are exempt, the EUDR still applies to certain commodities, including timber and paper at earlier stages of production. The start date for enforcement has been pushed back by one year:
- Large operators: December 30, 2026
- Small and micro operators: June 30, 2027
What This Means for Our Customers
No additional EUDR tracking for finished books
Customers producing books and other printed materials will not be required to provide EUDR-specific documentation or geolocation data related to finished print products entering the EU market.
Reduced administrative complexity
The exemption removes a layer of reporting that would have required detailed supply-chain tracking beyond what is already standard in book manufacturing workflows.
Environmental responsibility remains important
While printed products are excluded from the regulation, the broader goals of reducing deforestation and encouraging responsible sourcing remain in place. Sustainability expectations across the publishing and printing industries have not disappeared, and responsible paper sourcing continues to be an important consideration.
Our Approach Moving Forward
At Color House Graphics, we continue to monitor regulatory changes that may affect our customers and their projects. While this update removes certain compliance requirements related to EUDR, we remain committed to working with trusted suppliers and maintaining transparent, responsible production practices wherever possible.
If you have questions about this update or how it relates to projects intended for the EU market, our team is always available to help.
