EUDR Due Diligence 2026/2027 – Swedish + English | Geolocation, Risk Assessment & DDS Word/PDF/Excel

EUDR Due Diligence 2026/2027 – complete compliance package in Swedish + English

This is a complete work and document package for companies that need to prepare for or implement compliance with the EU Deforestation Regulation, EUDR – Regulation (EU) 2023/1115. The package is built for the current 2026/2027 legal model and takes into account the simplifications and amendments introduced after the original regulation.

The package helps the business move from product and role assessment to information gathering, geolocation, country benchmarking, risk assessment, risk mitigation, Due Diligence Statement (DDS) or simplified declaration where applicable, as well as downstream/trader traceability and five-year documentation.

2-in-1 + Excel: you receive 7 Swedish + 7 English document templates, all in both Word (DOCX) and PDF, as well as a separate professional Excel register. A total of 29 delivery files and 42 A4 pages per format series across Swedish + English.

Included in the package

Start with the right EUDR role – not a generic questionnaire

The revised EUDR model makes role assessment crucial. The package distinguishes between, among others:

• operator – the entity that first places a relevant product on the Union market or exports it,
• micro/small primary producers that may be covered by the specific simplified Article 4a regime,
• downstream operator,
• trader,
• authorized representative, where relevant.

This is important because obligations are no longer the same for all actors in the supply chain. It is primarily the first operator that carries out the full due diligence process and submits the DDS, while downstream actors and traders in the revised model primarily work with traceability, reference data, and the management of new information or substantiated concerns.

Which commodities and products are covered?

EUDR is still based on seven central commodity groups:

• cattle,
• cocoa,
• coffee,
• oil palm,
• rubber,
• soy,
• wood.

However, it is not enough to just ask if a product "contains wood" or "contains coffee." The legal product scope is governed by Annex I and the relevant CN/HS codes. The package therefore contains product and code fields so that the business can document why a product has been assessed as covered or not covered.

The product scope has changed during 2026

The updated Annex I has changed which derived products are covered. Some products have been removed and others added. Newly added products according to the 2026 update have a later application date. Therefore, the user should always check the current CN code against the applicable annex and not rely on an old product list from 2023 or 2024.

Three core requirements for relevant products

The regulation is fundamentally based on the premise that a relevant product must be:

• deforestation-free,
• produced in accordance with the relevant legislation of the country of production, and
• covered by the documentation and due diligence required for the actor in question.

Deforestation-free status is assessed against the regulation's central cut-off date of 31 December 2020. The package's evidence checklists therefore link both geolocation, production time, and deforestation-free proof to each product/batch.

Article 9 – information gathering and geolocation

The separate Article 9 basis helps the business collect and link, among other things:

• product description and quantity,
• country and, where relevant, region of production,
• production date or period,
• supplier and customer information,
• geolocation for relevant production areas or establishments,
• proof that the product is deforestation-free,
• proof of compliance with relevant legislation in the country of production.

Geolocation – point, polygon, or establishment

Geolocation must be sufficiently precise to link the commodity to the plot where it was produced. The package and the Excel register have separate fields for latitude/longitude, polygon/GeoJSON reference, and cattle-related establishments.

For land plots over four hectares used for relevant commodities other than cattle, geolocation generally needs to be described by polygon. For cattle, the focus is on the establishments where the animals have been kept.

Specific relief for certain micro/small primary producers

The simplified Article 4a regime allows certain micro and small primary producers to submit a simplified declaration instead of a normal DDS. In that specific situation, the rules may also allow the use of a postal address instead of geolocation when the statutory requirements are met. The package treats this as an exception with specific conditions, not as a general EUDR rule.

Risk assessment according to Article 10

It is not enough for a supplier to answer "yes" to a compliance question. The risk assessment must document why the risk can be considered non-existent or negligible. The template package therefore includes a structured assessment of, for example:

• the country's current benchmarking classification,
• presence of forest and deforestation,
• rights of indigenous peoples and other affected groups where relevant,
• reliability and traceability of documentation,
• complexity of the supply chain,
• risk of mixing with products of unknown origin,
• risk of circumvention or misleading supply chains,
• substantiated concerns and other relevant information.

Country benchmarking – low, standard, and high risk

The Excel register includes support for the EU's current country benchmarking. Under the current classification, Belarus, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Myanmar, and the Russian Federation, among others, are classified as high-risk countries. Countries not explicitly classified as low or high risk are treated as standard risk.

A low country risk does not automatically mean that documentation can be skipped. The Article 13 simplified due diligence can only be used when its conditions are met, and the business still needs to manage, for example, the risk of circumvention and mixing.

Risk mitigation according to Article 11

If the risk assessment does not show non-existent or negligible risk, the business must take adequate risk-mitigation measures before the relevant product is placed on the market or exported. The package's mitigation plan supports, among other things:

• additional supplier information,
• independent audit or verification,
• geospatial control,
• lot/batch segregation,
• supplier requirements and corrective actions,
• capacity support for suppliers,
• alternative sourcing when risk cannot be mitigated to an acceptable level.

DDS – Due Diligence Statement

The standard operator process concludes with a Due Diligence Statement submitted via the EU information system before the relevant product is placed on the market or exported. The package's DDS basis helps the user collect the data and internal approvals that need to be ready before the electronic submission.

The Excel register stores, among other things, product ID, declaration type, submission date, DDS reference/declaration ID, country, risk result, and estimated document retention.

Simplified declaration according to Article 4a

For micro and small primary producers that meet the requirements, there is a separate simplified declaration model. It is a different legal path than a normal DDS and should therefore be documented separately. The package has its own template fields and Excel options for this regime.

Downstream operators and traders – the new model

An important change is that downstream operators and traders are not generally required to duplicate the first operator's full due diligence or submit a new DDS for the same upstream basis. Instead, the obligations focus on traceability and the verification of relevant reference data.

The downstream/trader template and the Excel register therefore document:

• who the product was purchased from,
• who it was supplied to when the information must be preserved,
• contact information,
• DDS reference or simplified declaration identifier,
• transaction/availability date,
• any new information about lack of compliance,
• whether the competent authority has been informed when required,
• five-year retention period.

Five years of documentation

EUDR sets extensive requirements for provable documentation. The package uses five-year retention as a central control point for DDS/declaration basis, the due diligence system, and relevant downstream/trader traceability information. The Excel register therefore automatically calculates retention dates from registered event dates.

Excel – an operational EUDR register, not just an empty list

The included XLSX file is built to actually be used as a simpler EUDR control register. It contains the following worksheets:

• Dashboard – KPIs for products, plots, risks, mitigation, and declarations.
• Product Register – CN/HS code, commodity, role, company size, and automatic application date.
• Suppliers – producers, suppliers, and audit status.
• Plots & Geolocation – coordinates, polygon references, production time, and Article 4a relief.
• Country Benchmarking – current low/standard/high-risk logic.
• Risk Register – automatic risk level from probability × impact.
• Mitigation Log – measures, deadlines, residual risk, and evidence.
• DDS & Declarations – DDS, Article 4a declarations, and five-year retention.
• Downstream Traceability – upstream/downstream operators and reference numbers.
• Evidence Checklist – basis for Article 9, deforestation-free, legality, risk, and governance.
• Sources – central legal sources and EU resources.

Practical workflow

A typical usage is:

1. Check the product's CN/HS code and whether it is covered by the current Annex I.
2. Determine the company's role and size as well as the application date.
3. Map the producer, suppliers, products/batches, and production locations.
4. Collect Article 9 information and geolocation.
5. Check country benchmarking and perform the Article 10 risk assessment.
6. Perform Article 11 risk mitigation if the risk is not non-existent/negligible.
7. Prepare and submit a DDS or simplified Article 4a declaration when the legal model requires it.
8. Document downstream traceability and preserve relevant documentation for five years.

Frequently asked questions about EUDR

When does EUDR start to apply to companies?

For large and medium-sized entities, the central obligations apply from 30 December 2026. For most other micro and small entities, 30 June 2027 applies. Micro/small companies that were already covered by the EU Timber Regulation follow the earlier 30 December 2026 date.

Which commodities are covered?

The scope of the EUDR includes cattle, cocoa, coffee, oil palm, rubber, soy, and wood, as well as the derived products listed in the current Annex I. The exact CN code must therefore be verified.

Must all companies submit a DDS?

No. Following recent regulatory changes, it is primarily the first operator that conducts full due diligence and submits the DDS. Downstream operators and traders have a different traceability model. Micro/small primary producers may, under certain conditions, use a simplified declaration in accordance with Article 4a.

Must geolocation always be provided?

Full due diligence requires geolocation data in accordance with Article 9. The specific Article 4a regime may in some cases allow for a postal address instead, but this is a limited exception and should not be used for other actors.

What is country benchmarking?

The EU classifies countries or parts of countries as low, standard, or high risk. The classification affects the level of control and the possibility of simplified due diligence but does not replace the company's documentation obligation.

What happens if the risk is not negligible?

The product must not be placed on the market or exported on the basis of an incomplete risk assessment. Risk mitigation measures must be implemented until the conclusion can be justified and documented according to applicable rules.

Are Swedish and English documents included?

Yes. All seven document templates are available in both a Swedish and a separate English version.

Is Excel included?

Yes. The package includes a comprehensive EUDR register in Excel with a dashboard, product/supplier register, geolocation, country benchmarking, risk, mitigation, DDS/declarations, and downstream traceability.

Format and delivery

• 14 document templates – 7 Swedish + 7 English.
• 1 advanced Excel register.
• 29 delivery files in total.
• Word (DOCX) + PDF + Excel (XLSX).
• 42 A4 pages per format series across both language versions.
• Digital product – no physical item is sent.

Legal basis and official EU sources

• Regulation (EU) 2023/1115 on deforestation-free products – consolidated version 2026.
• Regulation (EU) 2025/2650 – amended and simplified obligations, including Article 4a and the downstream model.
• Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1093 – country benchmarking.
• Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/1565 – EUDR Information System.
• Delegated Regulation (EU) 2026/2102 – updated product scope in Annex I.
• European Commission's current EUDR guidance and FAQ.