Silbury EUDR Position Statement (Updated for 4 May 2026 Simplification)
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.
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 transparency across our supply chains.
We regularly attend Sustainable Commodities Initiative (SCI) 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.
EUDR Simplification Package (4 May 2026): What It Means in Practice
The simplification package provides clearer, more workable requirements for operators and traders.
Key changes include:
- Phased implementation – extended timelines allow supply chains to transition in stages, prioritising higher‑risk commodities first.
- Streamlined due diligence – simplified documentation for low‑risk supply chains and clearer expectations for traders like Silbury.
- More flexible geolocation rules – particularly relevant for embedded soy in animal feed, where full traceability has been challenging.
- Group‑level reporting options – enabling suppliers to provide consolidated due diligence information.
- Support for smallholders – reducing administrative barriers to avoid unintended exclusion.
These adjustments do not change the Regulation’s intent but make compliance more achievable across complex agricultural supply chains.
Our 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. Products containing animal fats remain out of scope as they are classified as by‑products.
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.
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.
