Deforestation Compliance
Verify your deforestation-free products with forensic precision.
Origin underpins deforestation due diligence
Ensure compliance with deforestation legislation through forensic origin verification.
We provide science-based evidence to verify your raw material origins align with sustainable sources not associated with deforestation.
Protect your business from deforestation penalties with forensic verification that validates your supply chain data against the physical truth.
EU Deforestation Regulation compliance
The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) prohibits products sourced from deforested land from being traded in the European Union.
No compliance means no market access. Knowing the true origin of the raw materials you use is essential.
Proactive compliance is the best way for businesses to avoid costly penalties and reputational damage.
Leather, coffee & timber in the spotlight
Many commodities are covered by deforestation legislation. Businesses in the leather, timber, cattle, and coffee sectors (among others) are now in the spotlight.
Leading fashion houses risk using hides from cattle raised on deforested land for their leather products.
At least 15-30% of the global timber trade is illegal, according to the World Bank and INTERPOL.
As regulatory enforcement tightens, businesses in these sectors will find their operations more scrutinized than ever.
Scientifically geolocate your raw materials
Geolocation of raw materials is a cornerstone of compliance. Oritain’s origin verification methodology can be applied across a range of geographic scales, and in some cases, can verify product origin to individual tracts of land.
This process provides the essential "ground truth" that links physical goods to their claimed geolocation.
We partner with World Forest ID (WFID) to scientifically verify the origin of timber, and are the sole provider of timber testing services for the UK government.
Why traditional EUDR compliance methods are no longer enough
Most EUDR compliance solutions rely on supplier honesty. But if the input data is falsified, the digital record is worthless. This creates a critical verification gap where companies are liable for the physical reality of their goods, regardless of their digital "green light".
Under EUDR requirements, the burden of proof rests on the operator. Relying solely on supplier self-declarations creates a significant liability.
Documents can be easily forged to mask non-compliant goods, creating a document fraud risk that administrative tools cannot detect.
EUDR deforestation monitoring via satellite verifies that a claimed plot of land is legal, but cannot prove your product actually grew there.
This creates the potential for "geo-spoofing," where clean coordinates are used to launder deforested goods.
The financial risks of EUDR penalties begin from 4% of annual EU turnover. Beyond fines, authorities can confiscate revenues and exclude brands from markets.
Without physical product verification, your balance sheet is exposed to the hidden risks in your supply chain.
The Oritain platform
Our proprietary methodology for forensic origin verification uses cutting-edge science, advanced technology, and specialized services to improve supply chain transparency.
We offer a comprehensive solution, including tailored programs, sample collection, and expert analysis – all seamlessly accessible through a secure online client portal.
The Oritain solution is scientifically robust and court-admissible, providing the objective physical evidence necessary to validate your supply chain against strict EUDR requirements.
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Deforestation legislation is growing around the world. To ensure true EUDR compliance, you need more than a digital map – you need physical truth.
Don't wait for enforcement deadlines to discover your risks. Prove your compliance and protect your business today with Oritain.