Overview
The UK government is seeking views on due diligence regulations applying to businesses that use commodities associated with global deforestation in their commercial activity. The aim of the proposal is to deliver a robust and proportionate approach to tackling global deforestation through a legality-based due diligence framework in Great Britain, while ensuring compatibility with other relevant regulatory requirements that apply in the UK and internationally.
Consultation details
Responsible body: Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra)
Issued: 11 November 2026
Respond by: 23:59 on 17 January 2027
How and when to respond to this consultation
This consultation opened on 11 November 2026. Please respond by 23:59 on 17 January 2027.
The UK government strongly encourages responses via Smart Survey. Using Smart Survey assists analysis of responses, helping more efficient consideration of the issues raised for each question. Responses in languages other than English will be accepted. Please note that these responses may be translated using AI-assisted translation services.
If you are unable to respond via the online survey, please email your response to: deforestationconsultation@defra.gov.uk. Please include "Consultation response" in the subject line. We prefer electronic submission of your response in a machine-readable format to help us analyse your response efficiently. Please avoid sending images or Portable Document Format (.pdf) files.
If you wish to provide supporting documents or other attachments, please send them by email to deforestationconsultation@defra.gov.uk.
Generative AI may be used to assist in the analysis of responses. This technology can help process large amounts of data, identify key themes, and generate insightful summaries. All insights generated by AI will be subject to human oversight.
Conclusion of the consultation
After the consultation closes, we will summarise all responses and publish this on GOV.UK. The summary will include a list of names of organisations that responded, but not people’s names, addresses or other contact details. The consultation analysis, as well as wider engagement during the consultation period, will help inform the UK government’s next steps.
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