Status regarding soy origin and EUDR

The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) has been postponed and will apply from 31 December 2026 for the relevant operators. Amendments under consideration are expected to clarify that the obligation to conduct due diligence and submit Due Diligence Statements (DDS) primarily rests with the operator placing the relevant commodity on the EU market and, where applicable, the immediate subsequent trading tier.

Under the current framework, the primary legal responsibility lies with the operator that first places soy or soy-derived products on the EU market. These operators are responsible for conducting due diligence and submitting a DDS in the EU information system (TRACES).

Danæg Group operates 1–2 tiers further downstream in the value chain, with soy entering indirectly via poultry feed used in egg production. Eggs and egg products are not listed as relevant soy products under EUDR. Consequently, Danaeg is formally outside the regulatory scope and does not have direct DDS registration obligations.

Until 31 December 2026, Danæg continues to operate in full compliance with applicable EU legislation. We closely monitor regulatory developments and, although not directly in scope, we are working to establish processes for collecting and retaining relevant documentation from upstream suppliers in order to support transparency and responsible soy sourcing in response to customer expectations.