EUDR Glycerol 2027 – Crude Glycerol, 95% Glycerol, Palm Oil Traceability and Supplier Declaration | Word/PDF/Excel

EUDR glycerol 2027 – document the origin of palm oil and the correct CN code before crude glycerol or refined glycerol is imported, sold, or used as a raw material. In September 2026, the EUDR product list was expanded and clarified by delegated regulation (EU) 2026/2102. This creates a particular need for chemical importers, glycerol producers, oleochemical suppliers, and wholesalers to document raw material source, purity level, and supply chain – without confusing the two glycerol entries in Annex I.

This package includes: 7 Word documents, 7 searchable PDFs, and 1 Excel workbook with nine tabs and 460 formulas. Five Swedish work templates, as well as a Swedish and an English user guide, are included; each document is provided in both Word and PDF. Total of 15 files in a ZIP. Word is editable. PDF is searchable and printable but not electronically fillable.

Why is glycerol a new EUDR niche?

Crude glycerol can come from the production or further processing of vegetable and other fats. Glycerin on the market can be crude or refined, with different purity levels and uses. EUDR cannot be assessed solely based on a drum labeled Vegetable Glycerin. The crucial check concerns the actual customs classification of the goods and whether oil palm was used in production. A sub-supplier's general sustainability certificate does not replace a relevant and traceable chain of custody.

Two CN entries – do not confuse the rules or dates

1. ex CN 1520 00: crude glycerol – new EUDR entry from 30 December 2027

Through delegated regulation (EU) 2026/2102, ex 1520 00 was added to Annex I of EUDR (EU) 2023/1115. The new entry concerns crude glycerol, glycerol water, and glycerol liquor produced with oil palm, and expressly states that the provision applies from 30 December 2027. The prefix ex means that not everything within the entire customs number is covered. It must be a good that actually corresponds to the legal description and the relevant raw material.

2. ex CN 2905 45: at least 95% glycerol – existing entry that is clarified

Annex I previously contained ex 2905 45, glycerol with at least 95 percent purity calculated on a dry basis. EU 2026/2102 replaces the text with a clearer delimitation: glycerol in that purity category produced with oil palm. This entry also contains an express exemption for products to the extent that they are used in the manufacture of certain human and veterinary medicinal products covered by the specified EU legal acts.

Important difference: The code ex 2905 45 is not a completely new entry with a general start date of 30 December 2027. For the existing entry and the company's obligations, the normal EUDR application dates and transitional rules must be assessed. The medicinal exemption in this entry cannot be automatically transferred to ex 1520 00, cosmetics production, or cleaning products.

Which companies have different responsibilities under EUDR?

Operators who for the first time place relevant goods on the EU market or export them may need to fulfill due diligence and other statutory requirements. In certain situations, simplified procedures for micro-/small primary operators may become relevant. Downstream operators and traders are covered under amending regulation (EU) 2025/2650 by simplified, but not necessarily completely removed, information and registration obligations. Template 03 helps to clarify these differences and avoid unnecessary or incorrect in-house DDS requirements.

The EU's main timeline: 30 December 2026 for medium and large operators as well as certain small operators already covered by the timber rules; 30 June 2027 for most other micro-/small operators. The completely new product entries through EU 2026/2102 get their special date of 30 December 2027. The European Commission's guidance on roles and dates clarifies the differences.

All documents in the ZIP package

Excel – nine tabs with 460 formulas

Start: overview with the number of registered cases and internal blocks. Products: article, glycerol batch, and CN. Purity & CN: percentage on a dry basis, COA, and palm oil origin. Palm chain: raw material, supplier, production and glycerol batch. Suppliers: requests and answers. EUDR role: operator, downstream, size, and possible DDS reference. Batch block: control decision. Non-compliance: supplements and re-assessment. Sources: official EU legal sources and guidance.

Excel has been tested with five separate control cases. For example, ”NEW ENTRY 2027 – MANUAL ASSESSMENT” is displayed when ex 1520 00 is registered with palm raw material and COA, while ”EXISTING ENTRY – MANUAL ASSESSMENT” is displayed for ex 2905 45 with at least 95% purity. A value below 95% for the latter code flags ”ASSESS – INCORRECT PURITY FOR CN”. Unknown palm oil origin gives an internal stop warning. These statuses are administrative aids, not legally binding customs classification or EUDR approval.

Three concrete use cases

1. Import of crude glycerol from palm oil: the chemical importer buys a product with CN ex 1520 00 and documented palm source. With template 01–04, the current batch is linked to supplier and EUDR data before the new application date of 30 December 2027.
2. Refined glycerin with 99.5% purity: the raw material supplier needs to distinguish ex 2905 45 from crude glycerol and check whether the actual production was carried out with oil palm. The entry already existed in EUDR Annex I; it is not correct to automatically apply the same new date as for crude glycerol.
3. Unknown origin in a vegetable glycerol batch: the company receives a COA but does not know whether the raw material is palm-, soy-, or other oil-based. The register can then warn, request supplements, and register an internal delivery pause. The fact that the name “vegetable” is on the label does not determine the origin.

How to use the templates in six steps

1. Determine the actual CN classification and purity on a dry basis of the goods with traceable analysis or expert assessment.
2. Identify whether oil palm has been used and which incoming batches the raw material can be traced back to.
3. Request documented original evidence from the supplier, including manufacturer, production process, and relevant references.
4. Assess the company's role under EUDR and what information or declaration is actually required.
5. Link incoming raw material batch to outgoing glycerol batches in the Excel and Word protocols; register any mixtures.
6. If anything is uncertain: document the internal investigation and let an authorized person make the decision. Do not use an Excel status as a release certificate.

Frequently asked questions

When is crude glycerol covered by EUDR?

The new entry ex CN 1520 00 for crude glycerol and closely related products produced with oil palm applies from 30 December 2027 according to EU 2026/2102.

Does glycerol with 99% purity also apply from December 2027?

No, not generally. Ex CN 2905 45 for glycerol with at least 95% purity already existed in Annex I and has received a clarified product description. Assess the company's normal EUDR timeline and current scope.

Is it enough that a product is called “vegetable glycerin”?

No. The raw material can come from different sources. The actual production process, CN code, purity level, and any exemptions must be verified.

Is a finished skin cream or soap automatically covered because it contains glycerol?

No. Each finished product must be assessed against its own classification and the specific product entries in EUDR Annex I. Some palm oil-based soaps, for example, have separate codes and dates.

Does the medicinal exemption apply to all glycerol?

No. The express delimitation exists, among other things, in the wording of ex 2905 45 and applies to the specified extent. Do not assume that cosmetics and other uses are covered.

Must every small chemical retailer submit its own DDS?

Not automatically. EU 2025/2650 contains simplified rules for certain downstream operators and traders. Operator role, size, and actual goods flows determine this.

Can Excel certify that the raw material is deforestation-free?

No. The formulas only show whether certain supporting documents are registered and whether the handler has marked uncertainty or an internal block. No automatic legal approval is issued.

Are all templates included in English?

The five work templates and Excel are in Swedish. A separate English user guide is included. All seven documents come in Word and searchable PDF.

Are the documents approved by a lawyer or authority?

No. AI-assisted legal source control was performed on 12 November 2026. No independent lawyer, customs specialist, or authority has reviewed or certified the package.

Related products

For a broader EUDR project with general due diligence, see EUDR Due Diligence – Geolocation and Risk Assessment. For a finished goods niche, there is EUDR Soap 2027 – Palm Oil Tracking and CN 3401. This glycerol product is something else: it concerns crude glycerol versus glycerol over 95%, COA, CN code, and palm chain.

Official legal sources and responsibilities

EUDR (EU) 2023/1115, EU 2025/2650 on simplified roles and deadlines, EU 2026/2102 on new and amended product entries, the European Commission's EUDR page, as well as official guidance on operator roles.

Version 1.0 · AI-assisted legal control 12 November 2026. No independent legal, customs law, or laboratory technical review has been performed. The templates are not EU declarations, official customs decisions, or certificates. Ensure the latest legal text and actual product/process documentation before use. The product is delivered digitally after a separate future decision on publication and file linking.

Related in-depth guide: For the applicable rules and practical considerations, read EUDR 2026/2027 – which companies are affected and how is due diligence conducted?. Read the product details before use.