European Union: EU Commission Publishes Simplification Review Report on Deforestation Regulation

On May 4, 2026, the European Commission published its simplification review report on the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), delivering a package of measures aimed at reducing administrative burden while maintaining the regulation's environmental objectives. The package includes an updated guidance document, revised Frequently Asked Questions, a draft delegated act proposing changes to product scope, and updates to the Information System. Despite U.S. requests, the Commission has not addressed key U.S. concerns with EUDR, including a request that producers in countries posing negligible risk not be required to produce due diligence statements or provide onerous geolocation data.