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UK Packaging Manufacturer Achieves EUDR Compliance in Record Time with Bureau Veritas Support

Aug. 18 2026

Victoria Packaging Services, a leading UK-based manufacturer of food-grade paper packaging products, has successfully navigated the complex EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) landscape in just two quarters, establishing a formal operational protocol to ensure ongoing compliance across its European supply chain.

The achievement marks a significant milestone for the packaging sector, which faces mounting pressure to demonstrate deforestation-free sourcing as EUDR enforcement deadlines approach. With significant business revenues dependent on EU trade, Victoria Packaging recognised the urgent need for expert guidance to protect its market access and operational continuity.
 

The Challenge


Like many UK manufacturers, Victoria Packaging faced a critical knowledge gap. The company's product portfolio, wrappings, tissues, and baking papers, contains wood-derived materials that fall under EUDR's scope. Yet the organisation lacked clarity on which specific products required compliance, how to establish the traceability systems mandated by the regulation, and what operational changes would be necessary to meet the December 2026 enforcement deadline.
 

Josh Stamps
Josh
Stamps

Sustainability Consultant and Certified EUDR Advisor

Bureau Veritas

"Many UK manufacturers don't yet understand how EUDR will impact their operations, Victoria Packaging recognised the urgency and took decisive action. Our structured approach combining capacity building, product scoping, and protocol development cut through the complexity and delivered tangible, implementable results in a compressed timeframe."

A Three-Phase Solution


Bureau Veritas deployed a tailored engagement across three critical phases:
 

  • Phase 1: Capacity Building and Training

    Directors and key stakeholders received comprehensive training on EUDR articles, annexures, due diligence requirements, and real-world case studies. The sessions equipped leadership with the knowledge needed to make informed decisions about supply chain management, regulatory obligations, and internal compliance procedures. This foundational step ensured organisational buy-in and clarity on the regulatory landscape.

  • Phase 2: Product Scoping and Risk Assessment

    Bureau Veritas conducted a detailed review of Victoria Packaging's product portfolio, identifying which items, wrappings, tissues, and baking papers, fell under EUDR's covered commodities list. The analysis examined raw material sourcing across the company's supply chain partners in Europe, as well as existing traceability systems and documentation practices.

  • Phase 3: EUDR Operational Protocol Development

    Working collaboratively with Victoria Packaging's team, Bureau Veritas developed a formal operational protocol that now informs the company's day-to-day compliance practices. The protocol defines how geolocations and product origin data are collected, stored, and shared with downstream operators and traders in the EU supply chain, ensuring compliance at every transaction point and enabling the company to submit robust due diligence statements to EU authorities.

Tangible Outcomes


Victoria Packaging now operates with:

Clear regulatory understanding across their product range and EU supply chain operations
Documented procedures for data collection, supply chain documentation, and traceability
A structured approach to risk assessment and mitigation aligned with EUDR's Article 10 requirements
Confidence and capability to maintain compliance as EUDR evolves and enforcement intensifies


"This wasn't just about ticking a box or meeting a deadline," explains Stamps. "Victoria Packaging has built sustainable compliance into their operations. They now have the systems, knowledge, and confidence to adapt as EUDR requirements evolve and to maintain compliance across their entire EU supply chain."
 

Why This Matters


Victoria Packaging's success demonstrates that UK manufacturers can achieve EUDR compliance efficiently with expert guidance and a structured methodology. The company's two-quarter journey from initial scoping to formal protocol implementation provides a practical blueprint for other packaging, FMCG, and trading companies facing similar regulatory pressures.

The engagement also highlights a critical insight: EUDR compliance is not a one-time audit or checkbox exercise. It requires organisational capacity building, detailed product and supply chain analysis, and the development of formalised procedures that embed compliance into daily operations.

Bureau Veritas has supported similar engagements across the packaging, horticulture, and beverage sectors, helping organisations of all sizes establish compliance frameworks that protect their EU market access while building resilience into their supply chains.
 

Taking the Next Step


For UK manufacturers and traders still uncertain about their EUDR obligations, Bureau Veritas offers a practical starting point: the 4-Step EUDR Compliance Verification Framework.
 

Step 1: Knowledge and Awareness

Assess whether your organisation understands EUDR's scope and impact on your operations and supply chain.

Step 2: Inventory of Risk Products

Identify which products in your portfolio fall under EUDR's covered commodities (cocoa, coffee, cattle, palm oil, rubber, soya, and wood).

Step 3: Supply Chain Visibility and Traceability

Map your supply chain and evaluate your documentation and traceability capabilities across all supply chain partners.

Step 4: Risk Assessment and Action Plan

Define risks, prioritise mitigation measures, and develop your compliance roadmap for implementation.

This structured approach, proven effective with Victoria Packaging and other leading manufacturers, provides clarity on where your organisation stands and what actions to take next.

Ready to assess your EUDR readiness? Bureau Veritas offers tailored advisory support, capacity building, product scoping, and risk assessment services across 140 countries. Whether you are in packaging, FMCG, beverage, or trading, our team of Certified EUDR Advisors can help you navigate compliance with confidence.

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