As businesses adapt to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), seamless compliance is critical. With our integration with Traces NT, the EU’s system for EUDR data submissions, businesses can directly submit their due diligence statements (DDS), manage geolocation data, and retrieve DDS reference numbers - all within one system.
We are increasingly seeing organisations work directly with Traces NT, with some using the live system to submit official, legally binding statements, and others using the replica test environment, which is a risk-free platform to become acquainted with the system's functionalities.
What is Traces NT?
Traces NT is an EU-adapted system designed to support EUDR compliance. While it plays an essential role in handling EUDR declarations, it is not a due diligence management tool. Instead, it serves as a submission platform where businesses provide essential data, including:
- Self-assessed EUDR declarations – Operators submit their declarations on Traces NT, serving as a ‘digital signature.’ By signing, they confirm that due diligence and risk assessments have been conducted, ensuring a negligible risk of deforestation or land degradation in their product supply chains.
- DDS reference numbers – Required for customs clearance.
- Geolocation data submission – Essential for tracking source commodities, ensuring compliance.
- Basic product information: species, volumes, HS code and supplier names.
What does this integration mean for your business?
Interu’s integration with Traces NT removes the manual burden of compliance by allowing businesses to:
- Automate EUDR Declarations – Submit due diligence statements directly from Interu. Users do not need to log into Traces or perform manual, duplicative data entry.
- Streamline Geolocation Data Submission – Automatically convert and upload GeoJSON files within Traces NT’s platform limits.
- Retrieve DDS Reference Numbers Instantly – Ensure compliance without delays.
Traces NT’s limitations
While Traces NT is an important part of EUDR compliance, it does not:
- Store due diligence data beyond submissions. No risk assessments, certification status, due diligence conclusions, etc.
- Validate or check the accuracy of your due diligence efforts.
- Facilitate data sharing between suppliers and customers.
- Exempt businesses from conducting their own due diligence.
Without a comprehensive traceability system like Interu, businesses risk compliance gaps, data mismanagement, and potential enforcement penalties.
Strengthening compliance & avoiding delays
With customs enforcement blocking shipments that lack DDS reference numbers, having an integrated system is crucial. Interu’s solution ensures:
- Real-time submission tracking – Avoid delays and penalties.
- Accurate geolocation data management – Meeting EUDR standards.
- Efficient supply chain oversight – Monitor and validate supplier compliance.
Get Started with Interu & Traces NT
Interu’s integration with Traces NT is live now, making compliance easier than ever.
Get in touch today to see a demo or to learn how our platform can support your EUDR compliance journey.
