EPAT Launches Version 4.2 with Advanced EUDR Compliance and Human Rights Indicators to Support Pulp and Paper Supply Chains

the Environmental Paper Assessment Tool (EPAT) announced the launch of its latest platform upgrade, Version 4.2, specifically targeting the compliance needs of pulp, paper, and packaging supply chains across Europe. The release centers around two critical additions: robust European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) compliance functionality and the integration of enhanced human rights and ethics indicators, directly addressing legislative and reputational risks for manufacturers, suppliers, and converters within the sector.

As the EUDR comes into force, effective from the first half of 2026, companies operating or selling within the EU must demonstrate strict traceability and risk assessment for all fiber-based products entering the market. EPAT 4.2 offers a comprehensive suite of onboarding and reporting tools, enabling mills, packaging converters, technology solution providers, and traders to map raw material origins, validate due diligence, and formally document supplier adherence to both EUDR and international human rights standards

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