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Since it came into effect in June 2023, the EU Regulation on Deforestation-Free Products (EUDR) has put fashion companies that use leather, rubber and wood on notice to ensure their supply chains are free from illegal deforestation. Now, the industry is racing to prepare for compliance, working towards a December 2024 deadline when the law’s main obligations will start to apply.

In the rapidly evolving world of fashion, transparency and sustainability have become paramount. As brands strive to meet the growing consumer demand for ethically produced clothing and increasingly stringent regulatory pressure, a comprehensive understanding of the supply chain has never been more crucial.

TrusTrace reflects on a successful year of growth and milestones, including the release of their Traceability Roadmap, empowering responsible sourcing, expanding across industries, and receiving recognition from industry leaders. Read more about their achievements in 2023.

How and where you start your traceability journey will determine the success of your implementation. Working with your traceability solution provider, analyze the overall objectives to create a plan for your program launch.

The traceability solution you choose will depend on your organizational readiness and maturity. Do you have the in-house personnel needed to work with a traceability solution provider? Where is your data held and how accessible is it? Do you have contact with your suppliers?