Small importers can meet EUDR due diligence without an enterprise budget: collect plot geolocations from suppliers, run a documented risk assessment, and submit a due diligence statement. The cost driver is process, not software.
If you buy or sell FSC-certified materials, you know the administrative burden of collecting, verifying, and sharing certificates. Buyers demand proof before every transaction, suppliers scramble to find the latest PDF, and someone on your team manually checks expiry dates and scope codes. This process breaks down as soon as you handle more than a handful of certifications — and a single lapse can cost you a sale or put your own chain of custody at risk.