Reviewed 18 August 2026 · next review 17 November 2026
Geolocation is where first filings actually stall
Not because the rule is obscure, but because the data sits with suppliers who have never been asked for it, and the tail is longer than the pilot suggested.
Last updated · Written and reviewed by Jonatan Tensetti · Tensetti Tools
The requirement is coverage, not sampling. Geolocation is needed for all plots of land where the relevant commodities were produced, or all establishments in the case of cattle. A consignment with three unmapped smallholder plots is not ninety-seven per cent ready; it is unready.
For commodities other than cattle, plots larger than four hectares need polygon data rather than a single point. Where points are used, coordinate precision matters — at least six decimal digits of latitude and longitude. This tool records whether that data exists; it never validates geometry, accuracy or legal sufficiency.
A collection plan that survives contact with suppliers
| Step | What good looks like |
|---|---|
| Segment suppliers | Direct, cooperative-mediated and aggregator flows are counted separately. |
| Count plots, not suppliers | The unit of work is the plot or establishment. |
| Decide the format up front | Point versus polygon per plot, agreed before collection starts. |
| Name an owner per supplier | One person accountable, not 'procurement'. |
| Set a date before your applicable date | Working backwards from 30 December 2026 or 30 June 2027. |
| Track the tail explicitly | The last ten per cent of plots is the schedule risk. |
What to do about the plots you cannot get
Escalate them as a commercial decision rather than a data task. Options include substituting the supplier, segregating the lot, or not placing that lot on the market. Recording the gap with an owner and a decision date is more useful than a partially filled spreadsheet that nobody owns.
Mixing lots from mapped and unmapped origins is the fastest way to turn a small gap into a traceability problem across your whole flow.
No account, no supplier documents, no evidence uploads. Answers stay in your browser.
Primary sources
Reviewed 18 August 2026. Always confirm against the current official text.
- Understand due diligence — European Commission. Information requirements, risk assessment and mitigation workflow.
- Consolidated Regulation (EU) 2023/1115 — EUR-Lex. Current consolidated legal text, including Article 9 information requirements.
- EUDR Guidance Document (2026) — European Commission. Non-binding implementation guidance.
This is a self-service readiness and documentation tool based on the information you provide and the sources listed for assessment version 1.0.0. It is not legal advice, an audit, certification, conformity assessment or an official filing. It does not submit a due diligence statement, validate Annex I classification or geolocation, certify deforestation-free status or determine negligible risk. Verify material decisions with the relevant authority or a qualified adviser.