Deforestation-free verification checks your Indonesian coffee, cocoa, rubber, or wood plots against the EUDR 31 December 2020 baseline using satellite and land-cover screening, then packages GPS or polygon geolocation, a risk assessment, and evidence into an audit-ready file your EU importer and Due Diligence Statement can rely on.
This is general guidance, not legal advice; confirm current EUDR requirements with the European Commission, your EU importer, and a licensed customs/legal adviser before acting.
What does EUDR deforestation-free verification actually prove?
The EU Deforestation Regulation (EU Regulation 2023/1115) entered into force on 29 June 2023 and sets three conditions every covered shipment must meet before it can enter or leave the EU market: the goods must be deforestation-free (not produced on land deforested after the 31 December 2020 cut-off), legal under Indonesian law, and covered by a filed Due Diligence Statement (DDS). Verification directly addresses the first condition and feeds the third.
It does not replace your DDS or your legality documents. What it gives you is defensible proof, tied to specific coordinates, that your supply base was not cleared of forest after the December 2020 baseline. For Indonesian exporters the four practical commodities are coffee, cocoa, rubber, and wood or furniture.
| Commodity | Screened against | Geolocation format collected |
|---|---|---|
| Coffee | Tree-cover loss after 31 Dec 2020 | GPS point if plot under 4 ha; polygon if larger |
| Cocoa | Tree-cover loss after 31 Dec 2020 | GPS point if plot under 4 ha; polygon if larger |
| Rubber | Tree-cover loss after 31 Dec 2020 | GPS point if plot under 4 ha; polygon if larger |
| Wood / furniture | Harvest-origin land status vs 2020 baseline | Polygon boundaries for concessions and larger plots |
How does satellite screening against the 2020 baseline work?
The process starts on the ground and finishes with imagery. Field teams or your own staff collect coordinates for each plot: a single GPS point for plots under 4 hectares, and polygon boundaries for anything larger, as the regulation requires. Those coordinates are then overlaid on recent and historical satellite and land-cover data and screened for any tree-cover loss after the 31 December 2020 cut-off.
Where the screening finds no post-2020 clearance, the plot supports a negligible-risk assessment. Where a plot flags, mitigation measures and further evidence are needed before it can be included. Indonesian schemes such as SVLK for timber and furniture, ISPO for palm, and voluntary certifications like FSC and Rainforest Alliance can feed the due-diligence file, but none alone is an automatic EUDR pass, because the deforestation-free proof against the 2020 baseline plus geolocation are still required.
A typical evidence pack includes:
- Plot-level GPS points and polygons with area scale
- Satellite and land-cover screening results per plot against the December 2020 baseline
- A negligible-risk assessment and, where needed, mitigation notes
- A supply-chain map showing partner farms, collection points, and processing sites
- Supporting documents: legal and land-tenure records, farmer contracts, field photos, and audit results
What does deforestation-free verification cost and how long does it take?
Pricing depends on plot count, commodity, how scattered the supply base is, and whether coordinates already exist. The tiers below are indicative only, as of 2026, and are confirmed after a free scoping call before any work starts. Weigh them against the downside of getting it wrong: EUDR penalties for non-compliance can reach up to 4% of an operator’s EU-derived turnover, on top of rejected shipments and goods blocked at EU customs.
| Engagement | Best for | Indicative fee (as of 2026) | Turnaround |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot verification | Single supplier or cooperative, up to ~25 plots | From IDR 12,000,000 (~USD 750) | 5–7 business days |
| Cooperative package | Multiple collection points, up to ~150 plots | From IDR 35,000,000 (~USD 2,200) | 10–15 business days |
| Supply-base program | Multi-district or full export supply base, 150+ plots | Custom quote after scoping | 3–5 weeks |
Figures are indicative and subject to change; the final quote follows your confirmed scope. Verification fieldwork and audits are arranged via vetted licensed partners.
How does the verification engagement work?
Booking is a short, staged process so you know what you are paying for before committing.
- Send your details through the form. Tell us the commodity, rough plot count, districts involved, and your target export dates. A concierge replies within 24 business hours.
- Free scoping call. We map your supply base, check what coordinates and documents you already hold, and confirm which tier fits.
- Fixed quote and go-ahead. You receive a written scope and indicative fee. Nothing chargeable starts until you approve.
- Data collection and screening. Plot coordinates are gathered or validated, then screened against the 31 December 2020 baseline by the licensed partner team.
- Audit-ready file delivered. You receive the geolocation, screening results, risk assessment, and evidence pack, structured to slot into your DDS and be produced during enforcement inspections.
Talk to the concierge
Ready to scope your verification? Send your supply-base details through the enquiry form and the EUDR Indonesia concierge will reply within 24 business hours, or reach the team through the quote form at or by email at the contact form. There is no charge for the scoping call, and no work begins until you approve a written quote.
EUDR Indonesia is an independent advisory and information hub, part of Juara Holding Group, an Indonesian group founded in 2015. We are not an official EUDR authority or certifier; verification is arranged via vetted licensed partners.
What evidence do you receive at the end?
You get a single, structured file built to survive scrutiny: plot geolocation, per-plot screening against the December 2020 baseline, the negligible-risk assessment, a supply-chain map, and the supporting documents that back it up. Records must be retained and produced during enforcement inspections, so the pack is organised for exactly that.
One more practical point: a single DDS can in practice cover repeat shipments of the same verified supply base as long as the data stays current, so verification is not something you necessarily repeat for every export lot. Remember the enforcement timeline too: as announced, large and medium operators must comply by 30 December 2026 and micro and small operators by 30 June 2027, though timing has shifted before and several Indonesian sources still cite earlier 2025 and 2026 dates. Treat every date as of 2026, subject to change, and confirm current requirements with the European Commission at environment.ec.europa.eu and your EU importer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does deforestation-free verification guarantee my shipment passes EU customs?
No. Verification produces evidence that your plots meet the deforestation-free condition against the 31 December 2020 baseline, but EUDR also requires legality proof and a filed DDS with its reference number on the customs declaration. Final clearance rests with EU authorities and your importer. This is general guidance, not legal advice; confirm current rules with the European Commission.
What satellite data proves my plots were not deforested after December 2020?
Screening compares recent and historical satellite and land-cover imagery for each plot against the December 2020 cut-off, flagging any tree-cover loss after that date. Global datasets and remote-sensing baselines feed the check, paired with your GPS points for plots under 4 hectares or polygon boundaries for larger ones. Results are documented, not self-certified.
Can one verification cover repeat shipments from the same farms?
Often, yes. A single Due Diligence Statement can in practice cover repeat shipments from the same verified supply base as long as the data stays current and no new plots enter. If you add farms or your risk picture changes, the evidence and DDS need updating before the next export lot leaves.
Do I have to publish my farmers’ exact GPS coordinates?
No. The European Commission’s practical guidance notes operators do not have to publish exact coordinates publicly. A regional map with sub-district (kecamatan) names and area scale can reassure compliance teams while protecting farmer privacy. The precise GPS and polygon data still sits inside your DDS and evidence file for enforcement inspections when requested.