FSC and PEFC are the two dominant global forest certification schemes. Under the EUTR, they were widely accepted as risk-mitigation inputs. Under the EUDR, their role remains the same — Article 10.2(m) treats them as complementary evidence — but the evidentiary standard has risen dramatically. The EUDR requires plot-level GeoJSON (Art. 2(28)), deforestation-free proof against 31 Dec 2020 (not just legality), 14-criteria risk assessment (Art. 10.2), and filing in TRACES NT. FSC/PEFC do not produce GeoJSON, do not file in TRACES NT, and do not cover all 14 criteria. EUDRCheck generates the dossier in 15 minutes. €199 per consignment.
€199 · One-time · 28-page professional dossier + TRACES NT files · Your data never leaves your browser
FSC/PEFC were risk-mitigation under EUTR. Under EUDR, same complementary role but higher bar: geolocation, deforestation-free proof, TRACES NT.
Each step highlights certification gaps.
EUDRCheck incorporates FSC/PEFC data and produces the full DDS.
TRACES NT requires structured Annex II DDS, not certification PDFs.
Geolocation, deforestation-free proof, TRACES NT — all new.
FSC CW avoids 'unacceptable sources' but doesn't use FAO forest definition or 31 Dec 2020 cut-off.
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.
FSC/PEFC data strengthens the risk assessment.
Identifies management units. Does not output GeoJSON or file in TRACES NT.
Both valuable. Neither replaces the other.
Under Article 25.
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.
Article 25.5.
| Alternative | Cost | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| FSC/PEFC certificate alone | Cert fees | Forest management, NOT DDS |
| Consultancy FSC + EUDR | €2,000–€5,000 | 1-3 weeks |
| Enterprise | €8,000–€20,000/yr | Yearly |
| EUDRCheck | €199 | Incorporates FSC/PEFC, full DDS |
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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.
EUDRCheck is not legal advice. For specific situations, consult a lawyer or specialised regulatory consultancy.
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.