New measures build on existing regulation to bring the UK further in line with the EU.
By Michael D. Green and James Bee
On 23 June 2026, the UK government announced plans for new rules intended to ensure that goods sold in the UK do not contribute to illegal deforestation. The measures will cover Great Britain, while businesses in Northern Ireland will be subject to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) to maintain access to the EU single market.