Statement EUDR Compliance

As a paper processing and converting company, the sourcing of raw paper from sustainable forestry and renewable sources (recycling) is a top priority for us. APV Germany has held FSC chain of custody certification since 2013.

Almost 75 percent of APV's annual paper procurement is FSC-certified. All of APV's raw paper procurements occurs within the EU.

Current status of implementation of the EUDR Regulation (April 2025)

The new European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) replaces the EU Timber Regulation (EUTR), which has been in place since 2013. Up to 90 percent of global deforestation is due to clearing for agriculture. The driving force behind this is the high demand for agricultural commodities in primary consumer markets such as the EU. The regulation therefore regulates not only timber and timber products, but also other products and their derivatives such as palm oil, soy, cocoa, rubber, beef, etc.

The EU has therefore adopted a legally binding regulation, the EUDR. It entered into force on June 29, 2023, and was originally scheduled to begin at the end of December 2024 after a transition period. However, the start of application was postponed by 12 months (from December 30, 2025).

APV Germany is in active contact with all mill partners to ensure the timely implementation of the regulation:

  • Test-/pilot projects have started everywhere.
  • APV Germany acts as an SME trader (downstream operator), as we source our raw materials from market participants (upstream operators) that have already been imported into the EU or originate from the EU.
  • • As an SME trader, we will not create our own due diligence statements (DDS), as this already occurs upstream in the supply chain. We will pass on the reference and verification numbers to downstream market participants and traders in an appropriate form (delivery documents). The former remain responsible for EUDR compliance.

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