UK sets out its approach to forest-risk commodity due diligence
On 23 June 2026 the UK Government set out a GB due-diligence approach for forest-risk commodities (GOV.UK guidance updated 2 September 2026): businesses with an
reg: UKFRC
jur: UK
status: Policy announced, legislation expected 2027
date: 2026-09-02
what changed: On 23 June 2026 the UK Government set out a GB due-diligence approach for forest-risk commodities (GOV.UK guidance updated 2 September 2026): businesses with annual turnover above GBP 1 million using wood, cattle, cocoa, coffee, palm oil, rubber and soy, plus certain derived products, would need to carry out due diligence. A consultation is planned for 2026 and GB legislation is expected in 2027.
so what: If you place forest-risk commodities on the GB market above the GBP 1m turnover threshold, start mapping origin now so you are ready when legislation lands.
what to check: Whether your GB turnover and commodities bring you into scope
Whether you can trace in-scope commodities to origin
applies to: GB businesses using wood, cattle, cocoa, coffee, palm oil, rubber or soy
source: GOV.UK / UK Environment Act 2021, Sch 17
source url: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2021/30/schedule/17