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The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) 

The EUDR is an EU regulation that aims to reduce deforestation and forest degradation worldwide. It regulates the import and export of certain raw materials and products that often cause deforestation during their production and thus damage ecosystems. 

When the EUDR comes into force, companies in the printing and paper industry will face practical operational problems in its implementation. 

The biggest challenge here is to document the reference and verification numbers (GDR/DDV) consistently and comprehensibly in the context of due diligence declarations (DDS) and to pass them on within the supply chains. 

If a company wants to meet the requirements of the regulation, a high level of manual effort is required, especially for smaller order volumes. In addition, the potential for errors increases enormously without automation. 

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EUDR-X

EUDR-X exchange format 

With the new EUDR-X standard, the Initiative Online Print (IOP) is providing an open, cross-industry standard that enables the machine-readable transfer of EUDR data along the entire supply chain. 

Standard data syntax for interoperability 

EUDR-X defines uniform, structural semantics that can be seamlessly integrated into existing digital processes such as e-delivery bills or e-invoices. The standard therefore acts as a modular building block to supplement existing systems – in the spirit of interoperable, efficient and scalable data communication. 

Supported formats  

  • JSON (recommended): completely schema-validated, modern and machine-readable
  • XML (optional): compatible with older ERP systems, uses XSD/DTD for validation
  • CSV (not recommended):

    only for simple use cases, as no nested structures are possible

EUDR-X

Industry-wide collaboration and future viability 

The new EUDR-X data exchange format was developed as part of the ESG working group of the Initiative Online Print (IOP). The development was driven forward jointly by our members, software providers, print service providers and suppliers – an example of the high level of network competence, industry expertise and good cooperation within the IOP. 

“Only through intelligent digitalization along the entire value chain can we achieve efficiency and sustainability at the same time,” says Dominik Haacke, member of the IOP’s ESG working group and project manager for EUDR-X. 

The EUDR-X standard can now be viewed and accessed on GitHub. 

The advantages 

With the new exchange format, the IOP has created an offer from practical experience for practical use, which is particularly helpful for companies in the printing industry: 

  • Standardized data formats for the transfer of reference and verification numbers (DDR and DDV)
  • Automated machine readability and interface optimization
  • Reduction of manual process costs for print-on-demand, mass customization and self-publishing
  • Support for all parties involved, such as software manufacturers, print service providers, upstream and downstream players in the supply chain 

EUDR-X

“The new EUDR-X standard developed by the IOP helps keep print business processes clear and easy to manage for everyone involved. It's an important step toward greater transparency across the entire supply chain. As a solutions provider, we have a responsibility to ensure that such standards work in real-world scenarios. Obility supports EUDR-X by making relevant data accessible directly from our system in a reliable, structured, and user-friendly manner. Our thanks to the IOP for driving this forward. Good standards don’t arise by chance; they require commitment, like this one.”
Frank Siegel
Frank SiegelCEO Obility GmbH
“Political regulations like the EUDR pose major implementation challenges for businesses. As a small company, we simply don’t have the resources to manage them on our own. That’s why we are pleased to have contributed to the development of the EUDR-X exchange format as an IOP member and to now benefit from the results. It’s an enormous added value for us. The ESG working group at IOP has done an outstanding job. We’d like to thank everyone involved, especially Dominik Haacke, for creating this exceptional standard, which significantly simplifies practical implementation for us.”
Dirk Burger
Dirk BurgerCEO Burger Druck GmbH
“Sustainability and environmental responsibility are core principles at Longo AG and Longo Deutschland GmbH. We are actively working to comply with the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) and fully support the IOP’s EUDR-X exchange format. It enables efficient and transparent data sharing with our partners and customers, which are essential for mid-sized companies like ours to reduce the bureaucratic burden of the EUDR and ensure practical implementation in our daily operations.”
Benjamin Longo
Benjamin LongoHead of BU Digital Printing, Longo GmbH
“Today’s printing companies must do more than just put ink on paper. For us, that means automating processes, using data intelligently, and creating supply chain transparency that meets the demands of tomorrow. Sustainability isn’t optional—it’s embedded in our DNA. Sustainability and efficiency go hand in hand when digital processes work together seamlessly. As a modern digital print provider, we rely on automation, transparent supply chains, and responsible practices, for our customers and for a future-ready production.”
Patrick Donner
Patrick DonnerCEO Traffic Print Online Solutions GmbH
“In recent years, we’ve seen a growing number of reporting obligations and mandatory data requests. The effort required to meet these requirements continues to increase. To manage the new EUDR-related reporting tasks, our industry needs to align around a unified digital standard for information exchange across the entire supply chain. That’s why we fully support the EUDR-X exchange format developed by the IOP. Only an industry-wide, consistent, and digital standard will enable SMEs like ours, and the broader supply chain, to implement these obligations efficiently.”
Dirk Hentschler
Dirk Hentschler Managing Director, Buch- und Offsetdruckerei H. Heenemann GmbH & Co. KG
“Many EU regulations rely on functional standards for data and data transmission. This is especially true for the EUDR. The EUDR-X standard, developed by IOP members, sets a benchmark and provides legal clarity for the industry. Only through collaboration can we meet the complex compliance requirements. The Initiative Online Print is setting a strong example.”
Martin Schirmbacher
Martin SchirmbacherAttorney at Law, Härting Rechtsanwälte PartGmbB
"The EUDR is undoubtedly a bureaucratic burden – complex, demanding, and anything but convenient. But burying our heads in the sand won’t help. The industry is tackling the issue head-on, developing standards like EUDR-X, and demonstrating: we won’t be paralyzed, we will shape the transformation ourselves. It’s challenging, yes – but it’s the right thing to do. Because those who act now are protecting not only the forests, but also the future of the print industry."
Bernd Zipper
Bernd ZipperCEO zipcon consulting GmbH
"Print transforms bits of information into atoms, making information physical and tangible. The EUDR, however, requires these ‘print atoms’ to be broken back down into bits. What exactly makes up a book, a brochure, a flyer? This can only be achieved through consistent digitization across the supply chain and beyond system boundaries. And it inevitably results in a dual transformation: digitization and sustainability! These two things belong together and can only work together. Together with the IOP, we are setting a clear and decisive milestone for this dual transformation with the EUDR-X initiative!"
Tobias Kaase
Tobias Kaase Managing Director, Media-Print Group GmbH
"Standardisation is a crucial building block for the efficient implementation of supply chain transparency - especially in the context of the EUDR. With the EUDR-X format, the printing industry is driving standardisation along the supply chain, which we expressly support."
Klaus Wiesen
Klaus WiesenHead of Sustainability Expertise VERSO
"In today’s complex regulatory landscape, industries are urged to adopt solutions to strengthen supply chain transparency and efficiency. In a way, this creates a strong push towards automation and digital innovation. EUDR-X represents a simple yet effective step in this direction, providing an industry-wide communication standard that ensures the complete and reliable exchange of information between business partners. As EUDR solution providers with experience in the printing industry, we are excited about this initiative and believe that it will deliver several benefits to the entire sector in terms of collaboration, efficiency and clarity. Of course, the more companies join the initiative and push for common standards, the easier the adoption will be. That is why, at GTS, we are fully committed to supporting EUDR-X's ambitions and its role in helping the entire network achieve EUDR compliance."
Ulrich Heindl
Ulrich Heindl CEO Global Traceability Solutions GmbH

EUDR-X

Initiated by

Initiative Online Print 
Responsible Publishing Net  
mediaprint GRUPPE

 

Statements of the Supporters 01.09.2025

Supporters

Statements of the Supporters

Software providers in the printing industry  

ctrl-s  
Obility  
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen  
The New Crispy Mountain
PrintPlus AG

EUDR software providers

Global Traceabitlity Solutions (GTS)
VERSO
supplycanvas GmbH

Associations

INTERGRAF – European Federation for Print and Digital Communication

Bundesverband Druck und Medien

Verband Druck Medien Österreich

Software provider for the publishing industry  

Booxite  
EDDYGRÜN NTX
GRÜN itex

Others

Papier Plus  
Fachverband Medienproduktion

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