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Cepi has made an updated industry guidance document available to help pulp and paper companies prepare for the revised EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), which its announcement identifies as applying from 30 December 2026.

The new edition replaces the guide published in June 2025. It sets out the sector’s shared understanding of the obligations and provides practical guidance on applying them throughout the pulp and paper value chain.

The document reflects developments up to September 2026, including the December 2025 amendment to the Regulation, the European Commission’s May 2026 simplification package, secondary legislation adopted during 2026, and updated Commission guidance and frequently asked questions.

Practical guidance along the value chain

The publication addresses the obligations that companies must meet once the rules apply, helping businesses interpret their responsibilities within the sector’s supply chains. Cepi developed the document as an industry implementation resource.

Cepi will present the guidance at a dedicated Cepinar in November. Its announcement lists Raw Materials Director Ulrich Leberle and Forest Policy Manager Margherita Miceli as contacts for further information.

The updated guidance provides a sector reference for preparation and implementation; the announcement does not itself introduce a new regulatory amendment.

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- Papnews (2026-10-30) - Original article: Cepi updates EUDR guidance for the pulp and paper industry - https://www.papnews.com/cepi-updated-eudr-guidance-pulp-paper-industry/