Laos
Low riskSimplified due diligence applies. Geolocation data is still required for all shipments.
Listed as 'Lao People's Democratic Republic' in the implementing regulation. Rubber and timber. Low risk classification.
Source: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1093, effective 2025-05-26
EUDR-covered commodities from Laos
All seven EUDR commodities require due diligence when sourced from Laos. Select a commodity to see the specific obligations.
Cattle
Live bovine animals and products derived from them, including beef, leather, and other bovine by-pro…
Cocoa
Cocoa beans and all products derived from cocoa, including chocolate and cocoa-containing food prepa…
Coffee
Coffee beans and derived products including roasted coffee, coffee extracts, and coffee-containing p…
Palm Oil
Palm oil and palm kernel oil, including fractions thereof, and products derived from palm oil.…
Rubber
Natural rubber and products derived from natural rubber, including vulcanised rubber goods and tyres…
Soya
Soybeans and all derived products including soybean oil, meal, and soy-containing food preparations.…
Wood
Wood and derived wood products including timber, pulp, paper, and printed paper products. One of the…
Enforcement date: 30 December 2025
The original date (30 June 2023) was delayed. Large operators and traders: 30 December 2025. SMEs: 30 June 2026.
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