The European Parliament votes to remove printed products from EUDR, easing compliance for publishers and distributors.

The European Parliament has today approved an amendment to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) removing all printed products from the scope of the legislation. The vote passed with 449 in favour and 202 against and will now move to agreement with the Council and Commission in December.

The amendment responds to concerns from publishers and trade bodies over the complexity of book production and the disproportionate compliance requirements. The measure could help avoid potential disruptions to the movement of printed goods into the EU and reduce the risk of large volumes of books and journals being blocked at import.

Industry groups including the Publishers Association (PA) and the Federation of European Publishers (FEP) welcomed the decision. The PA described the vote as a “welcome moment for the publishing sector,” noting that it recognises the complexity of book production and distribution compared with simpler commodities.

The FEP highlighted that including printed products in the original EUDR would have dramatically increased the administrative burden and risked destruction of millions of books, which are already produced sustainably.

The regulations, originally due to come into effect on 30 December 2025, had already been postponed twice. While the EUDR continues to apply to commodities such as palm oil, coffee, cocoa, timber, cattle and rubber, the removal of printed products offers publishers and distributors much-needed clarity and stability for this aspect of EU trade.

This remains subject to final approval by the Council of the EU in December, after the amendment was passed by the European Parliament.

We are pleased to be able to continue our seamless daily deliveries for retailers and wholesalers across Europe. Should you have any immediate questions about EU supply chains or compliance, please contact your local Woodland representative.