# Guides: reference pages on EUDR and first-mile traceability > Farmer1st guides are long reference pages written from official texts, with their update date and sources shown. The EUDR guide explains who the EU Deforestation Regulation applies to, what due diligence requires, how geolocation and deforestation checks work, and how due diligence statements are submitted through EU TRACES. Long-form pages written from the official texts, and revised when official guidance changes. - [EUDR guide: what the EU Deforestation Regulation requires, and how to comply (2026)](https://farmer1st.org/en/guides/eudr/) — The EU Deforestation Regulation explained from the official texts: scope, roles, dates, geolocation, due diligence statements, EU TRACES and penalties. ## Frequently asked questions ### How are the guides kept up to date? Each guide shows its update date and is revised when a new official text, amendment or Commission guidance is published. ### Is a guide legal advice? No. Guides summarise official texts for general information. Always refer to the texts themselves and to your advisers before making decisions. ### Where do I start with EUDR? Start with the [EUDR guide](/guides/eudr/), then see how Farmer1st produces DDR and DDS with direct EU TRACES integration on the [EUDR compliance](/services/eudr-compliance/) page.