EUDR · Cocoa
EUDR and cocoa
The EU Deforestation Regulation covers these cocoa products, listed in its Annex I. Before placing them on the EU market or exporting them, operators must show they are deforestation-free and legally produced.
Products covered
"ex" means only the goods described are covered, not everything under that CN code.
| CN code | Product |
|---|---|
1801 | Cocoa beans, whole or broken, raw or roasted |
1802 | Cocoa shells, husks, skins and other cocoa waste |
1803 | Cocoa paste, whether or not defatted |
1804 | Cocoa butter, fat and oil |
1805 | Cocoa powder, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter |
1806 | Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa |
When it applies
- 30 December 2026: large and medium operators and traders (history of this date).
- 30 June 2027: micro and small operators established by 31 December 2024 (history of this date).
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Source: Regulation (EU) 2023/1115 (EU Deforestation Regulation), Annex I (official text) as amended by Regulation (EU) 2025/2650, Article 1(26) (official text). Checked 20 October 2026. This is information, not legal advice.