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EUDR exclusion for leather becomes official

15/09/2026

European Union legislation excluding hides, skins and leather from the scope of the Regulation on Deforestation-free Products (EUDR) has officially entered into force.

The decision means hides, skins and leather will no longer be covered by Regulation (EU) 2023/1115, following a review process that included submissions from industry organisations, academic institutions and international stakeholders.

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