The European Commission recently proposed targeted solutions to support companies, global stakeholders, third countries and member states to ensure a smooth implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).

The Commission wants to make sure that the information technology (IT) system is fully operational to address the EU’s contribution to the global challenge of deforestation.

The European Commission has proposed targeted solutions to support firms, global stakeholders, third countries and member states to ensure a smooth implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation.
It wants to make the IT system fully operational and simplify reporting obligations.
Downstream operators and traders should no longer be obliged to submit due diligence statements, it proposed.

At the same time, the proposal will simplify reporting obligations while maintaining a robust tracking mechanism.

The proposal introduces targeted simplifications to reduce obligations for operators and traders that commercialise the relevant EUDR products once they have been placed on the European Union (EU) market, and micro and small primary operators from low-risk countries worldwide who sell their goods directly on the European market.

The operators and traders can be retailers or large EU manufacturing companies. These companies are in the downstream part of the relevant value chains. The upstream operator will continue to exercise due diligence. The micro and small primary operators cover close to 100 per cent of farmers and foresters in the EU, a release from the Commission said.

To allow for a more efficient use of the IT system, the Commission proposed that downstream operators and traders should no longer be obliged to submit due diligence statements. With this streamlining, only one submission in the EUDR IT system at the entry point in the market will be required for the entire supply chain.

The reporting obligations and the responsibility would be focused on the operators placing first the products on the market.

Micro and small primary operators would only submit a simple, one-off declaration in the EUDR IT system. When the information is already available, for instance in a Member State database, the operators do not have to take any action in the IT System themselves. This simplification replaces the previous need for regular submissions of due diligence statements.

The Commission is also proposing transitional periods to guarantee a smooth transition and strengthen the IT system.

The European Parliament and the Council will now discuss the Commission’s proposal. They would need to formally adopt the targeted amendment of the EUDR before it can come into effect.

Fibre2Fashion News Desk (DS)

Source Fashion, the UK’s leading responsible sourcing show, is proud to announce Redress as the headline catwalk partner for its return to Olympia London from 13–15 January 2026, spotlighting pioneering designers who are reshaping fashion through circular and sustainable design.

Based in Hong Kong, Redress is an Asia-focused environmental NGO on a mission to accelerate the transition to a circular fashion industry by educating and empowering designers and consumers to reduce clothing’s negative environmental impacts. In response to fashion’s unsustainable linear model of ‘take, make, use, and waste,’ Redress champions a circular economy that takes responsibility for a product’s entire lifecycle and its impact on the planet.

Source Fashion has partnered with Redress as the headline catwalk partner for its January 13–15, 2026 edition at Olympia London.
The collaboration will showcase 2-3 Redress Design Award alumni, highlighting circular and sustainable fashion.
The thrice-daily catwalks will promote responsible design, aligning both organisations’ missions to drive creativity, sustainability, and change in fashion industry.

At the heart of its work is the Redress Design Award, the world’s leading sustainable fashion design competition, which has built a global network of over 300 emerging designers pioneering circular and waste-reducing practices. This makes Redress an ideal partner for Source Fashion, as both organisations share a commitment to innovation, education, and driving real-world change in the fashion industry. Together, they are empowering the next generation of designers to reshape fashion’s future through creativity and responsibility.

For Source Fashion January 2026, Redress will select two to three Redress Design Award alumni to headline the catwalk. Their curated showcase will highlight innovation, circular design thinking, and a strong commitment to reducing environmental impact. The dynamic catwalk will run three times a day, offering a visual narrative of how responsible design and creative excellence can join forces to redefine the future of fashion.

“This partnership with Redress marks an exciting next chapter for the Source Fashion catwalk,” says Suzanne Ellingham, Director of Source Fashion. “Redress has been instrumental in nurturing some of the most forward-thinking designers working in sustainability today. Their alumni are proof that creativity and responsibility are not opposing forces, they’re the foundation of fashion’s future. By bringing their work to our stage, we’re giving buyers and brands a glimpse of what truly circular design can look like in practice.”

Christina Dean, Founder of Redress, “Our partnership with Source Fashion creates the perfect stage to show that sustainable fashion isn’t just a passing trend, it’s the future. By putting our Redress Design Award alumni in the spotlight, we’re proving that circular design can be innovative, beautiful, and commercially viable. This partnership is about inspiring the industry and showing that responsibility and creativity go hand in hand.”

As Source Fashion continues to champion transparency and innovation across the global supply chain, this partnership underscores the show’s commitment to connecting purpose-driven designers, makers, and retailers and reinforces its position as the go-to event for buyers, sourcing professionals, and retailers committed to positive change.

The Source Fashion Catwalk will take place three times daily, showcasing responsibly produced collections, trend-led designs, and cutting-edge innovation. Each show will present a compelling story of sustainability in practice, inspiring buyers with practical ideas they can implement directly from the show floor.

Source Fashion is where buyers connect with global manufacturers and suppliers who prioritise responsible sourcing. Every conversation could spark the beginning of a new product range. Register your interest at Source Fashion.

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Fibre2Fashion News Desk (KD)