Colombia is emerging as one of Latin America's most important fine flavour cocoa origins. Santander, Antioquia, Tolima, Huila and Arauca are the primary growing departments, with cooperatives affiliated to Fedecacao (Federación Nacional de Cacaoteros) coordinating production, fermentation and quality control. European bean-to-bar makers in Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany and France are increasingly sourcing Colombian cocoa for single-origin bars and couverture. From 30 December 2026, every lot entering the EU requires an EUDR Due Diligence Statement filed in TRACES NT. Colombia is classified as low-risk under the Commission's May 2025 benchmarking — which means simplified procedures are available for micro and small primary operators. But most cooperatives aggregating production from dozens or hundreds of associates do not qualify as micro/small primary operators in the regulatory sense. The safe and standard path for a cooperative exporting to the EU is the full DDS under Article 4 and Annex II. Colombia's post-conflict rural development programmes have generated significant plot-level GPS data through certification audits, government cadastre updates and Fedecacao support programmes. If your cooperative already has this data, the hardest part of EUDR compliance is already done. EUDRCheck converts it into a valid Annex II dossier in 15 minutes. €199 per lot.
€199 · One-time · 28-page professional dossier + TRACES NT files · Your data never leaves your browser
Colombia has been increasing cocoa production steadily as part of government-supported crop substitution programmes in post-conflict areas. Departments like Santander (traditional), Arauca, Tolima, Huila, Antioquia and Nariño are the primary growing regions. Colombian cocoa is increasingly recognised for fine flavour characteristics — particularly from fermentation protocols developed by cooperatives in Santander and Antioquia.
Colombia is classified as low-risk under the Commission's May 2025 benchmarking. Micro and small primary operators may submit a simplified declaration under Annex III. However, most cooperatives — aggregating volume from dozens or hundreds of associates — do not fit the micro/small primary operator definition. They must file the full DDS under Article 4 and Annex II.
A competitive advantage for Colombian cocoa cooperatives: many already have plot-level GPS data from Rainforest Alliance, Fairtrade, UTZ or organic certification audits, as well as from government cadastre programmes (IGAC) and Fedecacao's internal mapping efforts.
Under Article 4 and Annex II of Regulation (EU) 2023/1115, the data fields are defined by law.
EUDRCheck generates the complete dossier in 15 minutes.
Regulation (EU) 2025/2650 introduced a simplified declaration under Annex III only for micro and small primary operators established in a low-risk country who themselves grow, harvest or produce the commodity. Most Colombian export cooperatives aggregate volume from hundreds of associates and do not qualify as "primary operators" in this narrow sense. The safe path is the full DDS. EUDRCheck includes a scope diagnostic that identifies your exact role.
The DDS requires geolocation at the plot level — each associate's finca where the cacao trees grow. Cooperative headquarters or fermentation centre coordinates are not valid. If your cooperative has plot-level GPS from certification audits, that data is exactly what the DDS needs.
No certification replaces the DDS. Article 10.2(m) treats certifications as complementary evidence. The DDS under Annex II is a separate document.
EUDRCheck does not generate a single PDF. It generates a complete dossier of eight structured documents, delivered as a ZIP file you download and keep. Every document cites the specific EUDR article it complies with.
Identifies your role (operator / trader / downstream), applicable regime, legal timeline. Article 2 + Article 8.
Signable PDF + TRACES NT-importable JSON. Every Annex II field completed with your data. Article 4 + Annex II.
File compliant with RFC 7946 + WGS-84. Points for plots under 4 ha, polygons for plots over 4 ha. Visual PDF included. Article 2(28) + Annex II.4.
Systematic analysis of the 14 criteria of Article 10.2 (letters a to n). Formal conclusion on risk level. Article 10.
Mitigation measures adopted or recommended when risk is standard or high. Article 11.
Upstream and downstream map with full traceability data. Annex II.5.
Eight dimensions of Article 2(40). Article 2(40) + 3(b).
ICS calendar file with annual review, 5-year retention requirement, 72-hour amend/withdraw window. Article 12 + Article 32.
Generated from your own input, in your own browser. No data leaves your device.
Eight documents. 15 min. €199.
Many Colombian cooperatives already have plot-level GPS from Fairtrade/RA audits, IGAC cadastre, or Fedecacao mapping. If available, EUDRCheck imports it.
We do not sell field data collection.
Under Article 25, penalties apply to the EU operator.
Article 25.2(a) requires Member States to impose fines with a maximum of at least 4% of the operator's or trader's total annual EU-wide turnover in the financial year preceding the fine decision. The maximum may be raised to exceed the economic benefit gained.
Article 25.2(b) and (c) — the relevant product and the revenues from its transaction may be seized by national customs and competent authorities.
Article 25.2(d) — temporary exclusion from tendering procedures, grants and concessions for a maximum of 12 months.
Article 25.2(e) — prohibition on placing relevant products on the EU market until full compliance is demonstrated. Applies to the European buyer, who will pass the consequence upstream to the non-compliant supplier.
Under Article 25.5, every decision published.
| Alternative | Cost | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Consultancy (Bogotá, Bucaramanga, EU) | €2,000–€5,000 | 1-3 weeks |
| Enterprise platform | €8,000–€20,000/year | Yearly contract |
| RA / Fairtrade certificate only | Certification fees | Complementary evidence |
| EUDRCheck | €199 | 28-page dossier, Annex II, 15 min |
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Request Volume PricingEUDRCheck generates a document structured under Article 4 and Annex II of Regulation (EU) 2023/1115 (as amended by Regulation (EU) 2025/2650) based on the information you enter. The truthfulness, accuracy and completeness of that information is your responsibility as operator or supplier of the consignment.
We guarantee that the document structure follows Article 4 and Annex II of Regulation (EU) 2023/1115 and that the legal references cited are correct as of the latest verification date. We do not guarantee that a specific document will be accepted by a market surveillance authority in a specific case, nor by a commercial buyer in a procurement process.
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Eight documents. Annex II fully structured. Regulation (EU) 2023/1115 in its current wording including Regulation (EU) 2025/2650 amendment of 23 December 2025. Your data stays on your device. The ZIP you download is yours forever.