The hidden cost of natural ingredients: How EUDR reshapes personal care manufacturing

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The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) impacts sourcing, formulations, and product strategy. This guide breaks down what’s at stake and how to prepare.

EUDR takes effect on December 30, 2026, and personal care manufacturers sourcing palm oil, cocoa, soy, or natural rubber derivatives will need to prove their raw materials aren’t linked to deforestation. Non-compliance can mean fines of up to 4% of a company’s annual EU turnover, along with supply chain disruption and reputational risk.

Palm oil derivatives alone appear in an estimated 70% of cosmetic products, making sourcing strategy a pressing priority for formulators and procurement teams. This guide covers:

What EUDR requires, and which commodities and deadlines matter most for personal care manufacturers
The traceability, sourcing, and reformulation challenges manufacturers face in meeting the regulation
Certifications to look for when evaluating suppliers and ingredient alternatives
How Shell NEODOL®, a palm-free synthetic alternative to oleo alcohols derived from palm kernel oil, can perform comparably in reformulations

Download the guide to evaluate your sourcing strategy and identify potential alternatives ahead of the EUDR deadline.

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