Forests: Regulation
2026-06-22 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · 12418 · Official question
Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, with reference to her written statement of 23 June 2026 on The UK’s Approach to Deforestation Regulations, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the proposed due dili
Answer
The Government recognises that the proposed due diligence requirements will impose costs on businesses that fall within scope of the regulations. Initial business engagement and research indicates that businesses in scope will incur both set-up and ongoin...