Instant Coffee Now Officially Included in the EUDR – CoffeeTalk

The European Commission has released its long-awaited review of the European Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), providing essential clarity for global food and drink manufacturers. A notable change is the inclusion of soluble coffee, which was previously excluded from the regulatory scope despite other coffee forms, such as green, roasted, and decaffeinated coffee, being covered. Instant coffee, made by dehydrating brewed coffee beans into a powder or crystals, had escaped scrutiny for unclear reasons but is now set to be regulated, addressing potential loopholes that allowed companies to import it without EUDR compliance.

The review also eliminates proposals for a ‘negligible’ or ‘no-risk’ category, keeping the existing risk tiers of low, standard, and high. Additionally, updates to the EUDR IT system are planned, including new features to simplify compliance for companies and allow for group submissions, as stakeholders had requested. The Commission also intends to launch databases on relevant laws and recognized certification schemes from producing countries by the end of the year.

The Commission has reaffirmed the timeline for the new regulations, with a compliance deadline set for 30 December 2026 for larger companies and 30 June 2027 for smaller firms. Public feedback on the proposed changes is open until 1 June.

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