Colombia passes a sustainable, deforestation-free cattle law
Colombia's Sustainable and Deforestation-Free Cattle Law was approved by Congress in May 2026 and sanctioned in June 2026, promoting cattle production that does
reg: Colombia cattle
jur: Standards
status: Sanctioned
date: 2026-06-01
what changed: Colombia's Sustainable and Deforestation-Free Cattle Law was approved by Congress in May 2026 and sanctioned in June 2026, promoting cattle production that does not drive deforestation.
so what: If you source Colombian beef or cattle products, watch for the traceability and deforestation-free expectations the law introduces.
what to check: How the law affects Colombian cattle sourcing
Whether deforestation-free evidence will be required
applies to: Buyers and traders of Colombian cattle products
source: Senate of Colombia
source url: https://www.senado.gov.co/index.php/el-senado/noticias/7318-senado-y-reino-unido-destacan-aprobacion-de-ley-de-ganaderia-sostenible-y-libre-de-deforestacion