EUDR - information from SCA
The Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) aims to prevent trade in goods that contribute to deforestation and forest degradation around the world.
The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) was officially adopted and entered into force on June 29th 2023. The purpose is to ensure that products imported, exported, or sold within the EU have not contributed to deforestation or forest degradation. SCA welcomes this initiative and is now working to ensure traceability related to wood and fiber products as well as solid biofuels. The regulation applies to those who produce, import, or sell relevant products in the EU internal market or export these products from the Union.
According to the regulation, SCA must apply so-called "due diligence" throughout the entire value chain. This is done by collecting geolocation data (where the trees have grown and been harvested) and then analyzing the risk of deforestation and forest degradation.
Statement on geolocation data
You can read a statement via the link below that clarifies the forest industry's interpretation of the Deforestation Regulation that geolocation data does not have to be passed on to every actor in the value chain, either inside or outside the EU information system.
The statement has been produced by CEPI, the European Pulp and Paper Association, together with Intergraf, the European Printing Association, and a number of other organisations in the printing/publishing industry. However, the interpretation is generally valid for the practical implementation of the EUDR.
Deforestation drives climate change
The EUDR originates from the EU's Green Deal (The European Green Deal), where the Union aims to achieve climate neutrality by 2050 and protect ecosystems worldwide. One way to accomplish this is to cease activities that contribute to deforestation, as it threatens biodiversity and accelerates climate change.
SCA EUDR Information System
SCA is developing a new system, SCA EUDR Information System, where it will be possible to collect the reference- and verification numbers by using a package number (reel number, bale number etc). You will be able to retrieve the reference- and verification number in two ways.
- By setting up your own solution and collect reference- and verification numbers digitally using our API (Application Programmable Interface).
- By collecting reference- and verification numbers manually via a web interface. This manual service will be launched during the autumn 2025.
FAQ about SCA and EUDR
Here you can find out more about how we work with traceability to meet the requirements.
Geolocation data
- on the delivery note which can be transmitted when the truck is loaded or on paper following the truck
- via API at SCA
- information can also be collected via a web service under development
Read this statement: eudr-statement-geolocation.pdf
From October 1st, we will provide a test environment where you as a customer can verify data transfer via our API.
Under investigation, to be communicated during May. If you are registered in the European EUDR test information system, please provide us with information so that we can also conduct receptions and tests.
a. Supplier reference number for the delivered batch. A reference and verification number will be received with each delivered reel.
b. EUDR verification number. A reference and verification number will be received with each delivered reel.
c. Due Diligence Declaration with the content according to Regulation 2023/1115 Article 9. According to Article 9, the Due Diligence Statement is only valid for authorized bodies, contains business critical information.
There has also been a statement on clarifying the role of geolocation data eudr-statement-geolocation.pdf
SCA recommend that customers primarily investigate data-transfer possibilities between their existing system/software and SCA, before adding any third-party system/software.
Yes.
Only if all of the test material is used for testing or if the test material is destroyed. Test material cannot be used for commercial products.
From December 30, 2025 all relevant products of SCA will be covered by required DDS's. However, since raw material from 2025 is not included in EUDR, only raw material steming from 2026 will be covered by REF/VER numbers.
SCA is dependant upon receiving 100% correct and complete data from its suppliers, and consequently SCA can only gurantee 100% EUDR-compliant processes and data by December 31, 2025.
Traceability within SCA's value chain
Via the links you will receive in-depth information about how SCA works with due diligence, responsible forestry and traceability within our value chain.