This factsheet summarises the key requirements of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) for coffee and its derived products. From 30 December 2025, operators placing coffee on the EU market must demonstrate that it is traceable to the plot of origin, deforestation-free since 31 December 2020, and legally produced. The factsheet outlines the definition of forest under the FAO criteria, the due diligence steps required, and the role of geolocation data throughout the supply chain. It also explains the benchmarking system for country risk classification and highlights the importance of preserving traceability and legal compliance at each stage.
Region:
Luwero, Nakaseke, Kassanda, Mubende, Bukomansimbi, Kyotera, Omoro, and Nwoya
Target group:
Smallholder farmers, traders, state and non state actors, and processors
Key activities:
- Capacity building of smallholder coffee farmers in production practices and sustainable land use management.
- Establishing traceability system and facilitating access to sustainable financing
- Facilitate inclusive business partnerships between producer organizations and supply chain actors
- Promote multi-stakeholder cooperation
Commodities:
