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Due Diligence Statement (DDS)

A formal declaration, required under EUDR, in which an operator confirms it has assessed and mitigated the risk that a consignment is linked to deforestation, referencing supporting evidence and geolocation.

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Related terms

  • EUDR (EU Deforestation Regulation)
  • Chain of Custody

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