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The European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) is a crucial effort to curb deforestation and conserve the world's forests. The EUDR sets strict requirements for companies importing or trading specific raw materials and products related to forestry and derived resources in the EU. The aim is to ensure transparency and accountability across supply chains so that EU trade actors have access to reliable data on the origin of products that may have an impact on the world's forests.

How does GS1Trade Sync contribute to the EUDR?
GS1Trade Sync gives your business the tools to meet the EUDR requirements. Through GS1Trade Sync you can indicate whether your products are covered by the EUDR and share this information with your trading partners. This provides a direct path to support compliance with applicable environmental legislation when you know whether a specific product is covered by the legislation.

EUDR applies to products identified by specific customs tariff, INTRASTAT and HS codes, making it possible to accurately determine if a product requires EUDR compliance information. However, it is important to note that the EU also has additional requirements for documentation, including via the EU-Traces system.

The Single Use Plastics Directive (SUP Directive) is an EU legislation that addresses the challenges of single-use plastic products. The aim is to reduce plastic pollution and promote recycling and circular solutions throughout the supply chain. The directive requires both proper labeling and documentation of single-use plastic products, creating new requirements for manufacturers and suppliers.

How does GS1Trade Sync contribute to SUP?
‍WithGS1Trade Sync, companies can effectively meet the requirements of the SUP directive. Field (ID: 5574) Single Use Only (SUP) allows data providers to indicate whether a product or its packaging is single use plastic. Completing this field ensures that data recipients can get a clear overview of which products are subject to the SUP directive according to the supplier's information.
In addition to data sharing, the directive requires that products are correctly labeled in accordance with the set rules. These labels inform consumers about proper disposal and warn about the environmental consequences of improper handling. Examples of such labels include warnings about plastic content in filters and packaging.

GS1Trade Sync not only enables accurate data recording and sharing, but also compliance with the labeling requirements that are central to the SUP Directive. If you indicate in GS1Trade Sync that your product's packaging is covered by the legislation, the system will guide you to also fill in the weight of the packaging*. *Applies from February 22, 2025.

The EU's General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) strengthens safety requirements for consumer goods and increases transparency in the supply chain. The GPSR aims to protect consumers across the EU and ensure that products meet safety standards through clear communication and responsible data management.

How does GS1Trade Sync contribute to the GPSR?
GS1Trade Sync makes it easier than ever for companies to comply with GPSR requirements. Data providers can register and share contact details of responsible economic operators directly in the system, allowing trading partners to easily access the necessary information for each product. This helps increase product safety while ensuring that consumers can trust that the products they buy comply with applicable regulations and standards.

GPSR functionality in GS1Trade Sync covers a wide range of products including skincare, beauty, household chemicals, clothing, textiles and toys. GPSR information creates a clear communication path to trading partners, making it possible to act on safety issues quickly and efficiently. In this way, GS1Trade Sync supports a high level of product safety while facilitating the process of meeting EU regulatory requirements.