Will the EUDR come into effect at the turn of the year?

The EUDR is around the corner, and it is still unclear what specific requirements it will bring.

What does seem certain is that distributors will bear the full burden of the requirements. The EU is “attempting” to clarify further details before the official start date on 30 December 2025.

One thing is clear: supply chains for products made from natural rubber – including disposable and household gloves – will undergo significant changes.

What does the EUDR mean for our industry in detail?

The EUDR requires companies to demonstrate that products made from natural rubber do not originate from deforested areas and that ecological and social standards are maintained throughout the entire supply chain.

This particularly affects imported goods from Asia – and therefore almost all latex gloves.

In future, each product will require geolocation data, risk assessments, supply chain documentation, and due-diligence records.

Challenges for every distributor

1. Personnel demands

• Monitoring and documenting the entire supply chain
• Communication with plantations, factories, and intermediaries
• Maintenance of all statutory documentation

For many companies, this level of effort is often not feasible.

2. Expertise requirements

• Specialist knowledge of EUDR, risk assessments, mapping, and compliance
• Understanding of international production and agricultural structures

This area requires highly specialised expertise that many companies would need to build from scratch.

3. Costs

• Costs for risk assessments, certifications, and external audits
• IT and documentation systems
• Higher prices from manufacturers due to their own EUDR compliance measures

For distributors, this may become economically threatening.

Documentation requirements under the EUDR – an overview

For each product, the following documents, among others, must be provided:

• Geolocation data of all plantations
• Time of harvest
• Complete supply chain path (plantation → factory → importer)
• Risk assessment and risk-mitigation measures
• Storage of all relevant data for at least five years

The effort involved is substantial – particularly in the glove market with its complex supply chains.

Will direct imports remain economically viable in the future?

Probably not.

Companies will need to assess very carefully whether they can meet these requirements in terms of personnel and financial resources.

This is likely to lead to market consolidation – with fewer suppliers, reduced choice, and potential supply risks.

What does this mean for you as our customer?

By sourcing your requirements through us, you are largely relieved of all EUDR obligations, as we assume full responsibility as the primary distributor. This means we handle the entire documentation and verification process, provide all required evidence, and ensure that you can continue to rely on a secure and stable supply – without any additional bureaucracy. For you, the entire process remains straightforward, efficient, and legally compliant.

In this context, “buying locally” means purchasing directly from us, ensuring maximum security. It does not refer to European production, but to the significant relief your company receives by buying from a professional primary distributor. By sourcing your latex gloves from us, you transfer almost all EUDR-related obligations – which would otherwise lie with you – to AMPri.

This provides you with legal certainty, minimal administrative effort, reliable product availability, transparent documentation, and reduced internal costs.

Our message to you

We take responsibility.

We are building the necessary structures, processes, and documentation to meet the demanding requirements of the EUDR.

While some suppliers may shy away from this effort, we remain committed to ensuring your supply security and full legal compliance.