EUDR Working Group | November 2026

About the EUDR Working Group

The EUDR Working Group is a pre-competitive, Chatham House monthly forum for technical, sourcing, and sustainability leads across various retail sub-sectors to:

• Hear regulatory updates on EUDR enforcement in NI and GB deforestation regulation
• Feed into BRC plans for government engagement and advocacy
• Discuss common questions, challenges, and approaches regarding the EUDR with retail peers.

November Meeting Details

To help businesses understand the requirements and prepare for implementation, we are pleased to be working with the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) in hosting this month's Working Group.

During the session, DEFRA officials will:

• Provide an overview of the EUDR
• Explain what the regulation means for businesses
• Outline key preparations businesses should be considering now
• Answer questions from attendees

This will provide an opportunity to hear directly from policy officials and clarify the steps your business will need to take ahead of implementation.

Agenda

09:30 | Housekeeping & Introduction (BRC)
09:35 | Defra Presentation: EUDR in Northern Ireland (Defra)
09:50 | Policy & Regulator Q&A: EUDR in NI (Defra/DAERA/HMRC & BRC Members)
10:20 | General EU Updates and Q&A (BRC Members only)
10:55 | Next Steps (BRC)

Participation

Ahead of the session, it is recommended that attendees:

• If you missed it, catch up on the October meeting here and review the BRC UK Deforestation Regulation FAQs here.
• Submit any advance questions via Slido. Please make clear whether your question is directed toward Government colleagues during the policy & regulator Q&A, or for other members in the general Q&A.