Silbury EUDR Position Statement (Updated for 4 May 2026 Simplification)
Background
On 6 December 2022, the EU agreed a new law to prevent commodities linked to deforestation and forest degradation from entering or leaving the EU market. On 4 May 2026, the European Commission introduced a simplification package and updated timelines to support a more practical, phased implementation while maintaining the regulation’s core environmental objectives.
Updated Summer 2026
At Silbury, we remain committed to full compliance with the European Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). Responsible sourcing is central to our ESG programme, and we continue to strengthen data and transparency across our supply chains. We understand our role is to ensure that our customers feel supported and are provided with the relevant information, documentation and assurances needed to support their own EUDR due diligence and demonstrate compliance where required.
As a non-EU trader, we are required to verify upstream due diligence. As part of our compliance, we will retain reference number(s) and verification codes issued by the EU system for all products defined under Annex 1 of EUDR. This will be combined with a self-declaration of compliance and in the case of formal grievances or incidental checks, access to further supply chain information.
As we will not be the first importer, we will not be required to store or submit geolocation data needed for DDS submissions. In line with current EUDR requirements applicable to our role in the supply chain, we will retain relevant DDS reference numbers and verification information for a minimum of five years and make this information available where required by customers or competent authorities.
We will continue to work with our supply base to ensure that all requirements are met and all products are EUDR compliant. We understand that collaboration is required and is vital to maintaining effective supply chain visibility, supporting timely due diligence, and ensuring that accurate compliance information can be shared.
EUDR Simplification Package (4 May 2026): What It Means in Practice
The simplification package provides clearer, more workable requirements for operators and traders, with the aim to provide clarity and create smooth implementation. It introduces phased implementation, streamlined due diligence, more flexible geolocation requirements, group-level reporting, and support for smallholders, making compliance more practical across complex supply chains
The adjustments outlined in the package do not change the Regulation’s intent but make compliance more achievable across complex agricultural supply chains.
Our Ongoing Commitments
We will only supply EUDR compliant commodities in line with the revised deadlines, or sooner where possible. We remain closely aligned with the UK Soy Manifesto, particularly its work on physical traceability. We continue to work with suppliers to improve visibility of embedded soy.
Silbury supplies Palm Oil meeting a minimum RSPO Segregated (SG) standard and has been an RSPO member since 2010. We actively participate in RSPO meetings and industry forums such as SPOD to stay aligned with best practice and advocate for sustainable palm oil.
We regularly attend UK Sustainable Commodities Initiative (UKSCI) meetings and use these insights to brief colleagues and align with wider industry preparations. Collaboration remains essential, and we actively bring suppliers and customers together as expectations evolve.
As active members of NEODA, we maintain alignment with industry standards and regulatory developments. We are confident in the steps we are taking to prepare for EUDR compliance under the updated framework. This statement will be published on our website and updated as further progress is made.
