Ukraine launches agri-export verification system for EU EUDR compliance

The Ukrainian Cabinet of Ministers has launched a pilot project to introduce a due diligence mechanism for agricultural products exported to the European Union. The initiative is designed to confirm compliance with EU acquis requirements, particularly the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), which stipulates that products must not be grown on land that has been subject to deforestation or forest degradation after 31 December 2020.

The Ministry of Economy reported the decision, noting that the project aims to align Ukraine’s agricultural sector with EU Regulation 2023/1115, which is set to become fully applicable from 1 January 2027. Officials expect the system to ensure uninterrupted access for Ukrainian agricultural exports to the EU market while reducing compliance risks for exporters.

As part of the initiative, an automated geoinformation system will be created within the State Agrarian Register to collect, process, and verify data on land plots used for export-oriented agricultural production. The system will provide full supply chain traceability — from field production to export shipments to the EU.

The verification process will include a defined workflow: producers will submit applications for due diligence checks through their electronic cabinet in the State Agrarian Register; based on the submitted data, a compliance certificate will be generated confirming adherence to EU requirements; and data verification will be carried out through electronic interoperability between the State Agrarian Register, the State Land Cadastre, and the State Register of Property Rights via the “Trembita” system.

The EUDR framework covers seven key commodities linked to deforestation: palm oil, soy, timber, rubber, coffee, cocoa, and cattle. Full implementation of the regulation has been postponed twice, and its application is now scheduled to take effect from the beginning of 2027.

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