EUDR Due Diligence System SOP Template | 2026 Updated (Word Doc)
50+ Page Microsoft Word Template | Updated for the 2026 Simplification Package
Take control of your EUDR readiness with a structured, editable Standard Operating Procedure from Atoxor.
The EU Deforestation Regulation has changed the way organisations need to manage product scope, legal-role classification, due diligence evidence, downstream reliance, declaration identifiers and record retention.
Following Regulation (EU) 2025/2650 and the Commission’s May 2026 Simplification Review, EUDR compliance is no longer just about collecting supplier data. It requires a clear, defensible operating model that shows how decisions are made, how evidence is retained and how responsibilities are controlled across the value chain.
The Atoxor EUDR Due Diligence System (DDS) SOP v1.3 is a 50+ page editable Microsoft Word template designed to help organisations turn complex EUDR requirements into a practical, repeatable and audit-ready business process.
Why choose the Atoxor DDS SOP?
2026 Updated
Designed to reflect the revised EUDR operating model, including Regulation (EU) 2025/2650 and the Commission’s May 2026 simplification package.
Role-Based Logic
Includes structured pathways for operators, downstream operators, traders and qualifying micro or small primary operators, helping teams apply the right level of control to the right product flow.
Scope, Role and Route Engine
Uses gated decision logic to assess whether a product is in scope, identify the organisation’s legal role and select the appropriate compliance route.
Audit-Ready Structure
Built around clear evidence trails, decision logs, release controls, escalation routes and record-retention requirements.
100% Editable Microsoft Word Format
Provided as a fully editable .docx document so you can adapt the SOP to your organisation, systems, suppliers, approvals and governance model.
What is included in this 50+ page template?
This is not a simple checklist. It is a practical operating model covering:
Scope, Role and Route Assessment
A structured front-end gate to classify products, actors and compliance pathways.
Detailed Subprocess Workflows
Step-by-step procedures covering information capture, full due diligence, simplified due diligence, downstream traceability, re-import controls, declaration handover and annual review.
Risk and Compliance Controls
Sections covering risk management, regulatory requirements, Article 9 information, Article 10 risk assessment, Article 11 mitigation and Article 12 review/retention requirements.
5-Page Glossary of Terms
Defined terminology to support consistent interpretation across procurement, legal, compliance, sustainability and supply chain teams.
RACI and KPI Matrices
Clear accountability and performance measures to help manage ownership, control effectiveness and audit readiness.
Practical Appendices and Templates
Includes supporting records, checklists, logs and template communications to help convert the SOP into day-to-day practice.
Technical Figures and Flowcharts
Includes structured process visuals and decision gates to support training, implementation and governance.
Technical specifications
Format: Microsoft Word (.docx)
Delivery: Instant digital download
Version: v1.3
Updated: May 2026
Pages: 50+
Editable: Yes
Best suited for: Compliance teams, procurement teams, ESG leads, supply chain managers, consultants, importers, exporters and organisations preparing for EUDR implementation.
Designed for practical implementation
This SOP can be used as:
a standalone due diligence procedure
a starting point for internal EUDR governance
a process design document for ERP, ESG or traceability system configuration
a training and onboarding reference for cross-functional teams
a controlled template for adapting role-specific EUDR workflows
Part of the planned Atoxor EUDR SOP Framework
The DDS SOP is the foundation of the planned Atoxor EUDR SOP Framework. Future procedures are expected to cover areas such as traceability, declaration management, verification, records management, stakeholder engagement, crisis response and continuous improvement.
Important note
This template is designed to support EUDR readiness and operational implementation. It reflects the current legislative framework and available guidance at the time of publication. It is provided as a practical template and does not constitute legal advice.
Buyers should review and adapt the document to their own products, supply chains, jurisdictions, organisational role, systems and regulatory obligations before use.