Compliance
Due Diligence Statement (DDS)
A DDS is the EUDR record an operator submits through the EU Information System before placing covered wood on the EU market, when the obligation applies.
What it means#
Under Regulation (EU) 2023/1115, a Due Diligence Statement is the EUDR declaration for a relevant product. When the obligation applies, it is submitted through the EU Information System, the EUDR/TRACES portal, and receives a reference number.
Why buyers care#
For wood, the DDS connects the product to due diligence on origin, legality, and deforestation-free status. Downstream buyers may need the reference number for their own records, but it is not legal advice or a quality grade.
What to check#
Match the DDS reference to the slab’s wood passport, invoice, species, country of production, and piece identifier. Check that provenance records are present before relying on the statement.
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