Solution
EU market access, verifiably deforestation-free
EUDR requires that commodities like coffee, cocoa, soy, palm oil, timber, rubber and cattle be deforestation-free after December 2020. Darwin automates due diligence with satellite geolocation and origin evidence.
What the regulation requires
Three key obligations
7 commodities under EUDR scope
Coffee, cocoa, soy, palm oil, timber, rubber and cattle — plus their derivatives (chocolate, leather, paper, etc.).
For SMEs: enforcement started on June 30, 2026. For large operators: December 2025.
Geolocated origin
Every exported lot must have precise geographic coordinates of the production site, verifiable with satellite data.
Due Diligence Statement (DDS)
Legal declaration that the product does not come from land deforested after 12/31/2020 — with supporting evidence.
Product legality
Compliance with environmental, labor and land-use laws of the country of origin — documented and auditable.
How Darwin helps
Automated end-to-end due diligence
We cover every EUDR requirement with geospatial capture, satellite validation and a digital dossier for European buyers.
Geolocated capture at origin
Captia records GPS coordinates of each farm, plot or lot — with the precision required by EUDR (polygons for >4 hectares).
Satellite validation
Automatic crosscheck with satellite imagery (Sentinel, Landsat) to verify non-deforestation after December 2020.
Automatic Due Diligence Statement
DDS generation ready to upload to the European Commission's TRACES system, with supporting evidence included.
Legality documentation
Centralized management of titles, permits and certifications required by the producer country authority.
Digital dossier for importers
Fidenta acts as a digital passport accessible to importers, auditors and European authorities.
Multi-standard native
A single capture serves EUDR + FSMA 204 + private certifications (Rainforest Alliance, Fair Trade, etc.).
Implementation
How to start before next harvest season
Week 1-2: Discovery
Mapping of farms/plots, supplier identification, analysis of the current chain of custody.
Week 3-6: Pilot
Geospatial capture in a subset of producers, satellite integration, first DDS generated.
Week 7-12: Scale-up
Onboarding the whole producer network, training, sync with ERPs and export platforms.
Next season: Compliant exports
Every lot ships with automated DDS, satellite evidence and digital dossier — zero friction with European importers.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions about EUDR
What products does it apply to?
7 commodities: coffee, cocoa, soy, palm oil, timber, rubber and cattle. Plus all their derivatives (chocolate, leather, paper, tires, feed, etc.).
What happens if I export without DDS?
The product cannot enter the European market. Customs authorities block shipments without a valid Due Diligence Statement. Also: fines of up to 4% of annual EU turnover.
How precise does geolocation have to be?
For plots under 4 hectares: a GPS point. For larger plots: full polygons with all perimeter coordinates.
Does Rainforest Alliance or similar certification work?
They don't replace the DDS, but they are complementary evidence. Darwin centralizes all your private certifications alongside EUDR evidence.
How does satellite validation work?
We crosscheck reported coordinates with Sentinel/Landsat imagery from 2020 and compare with current images. If there's a land-use change (forest → cropland), it's flagged automatically.
Don't lose access to the European market
Exporters who arrive ready will capture the market share of those who don't. Let's talk about your value chain.