Claims assessment · Product/commodity claim

Deforestation-free

Typical treatment across five regimes. Every verdict below is tied to a stated legal hook.

Market comparison

How this claim is typically treated

Five major markets · one reviewed comparison

MarketTypical treatmentLegal basisWhat is required
European UnionEURestricted
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EUDR (EU) 2023/1115 — Art 2(13) deforestation-free + Due Diligence Statement (Art 3-4); applies 30 Dec 2026 (large operators)

Geolocation of all plots (6-decimal coords; polygons >4 ha); DDS reference; legality per Art 2(40) incl. FPIC

United KingdomUKRestricted
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CMA Code; Environment Act 2021 Sch 17 forest-risk commodity regime (secondary legislation pending)

Supply-chain traceability; EUDR-grade DDS where EU supply chain shared

United StatesUSRestricted
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FTC 260.4; Lacey Act (timber legality)

Traceability; import legality documentation

CanadaCARestricted
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s.74.01(1)(b.2)

Recognised methodology (satellite monitoring, certification)

AustraliaAURestricted

The cited source is recorded in the assessment.

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ACL; Treasury mandatory deforestation-reporting proposals

Traceability + cut-off date stated

Last reviewed 22 Aug 2026This is an informational comparison, not legal advice.
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This is an informational reference, not legal advice. Verdicts reflect the typical use of this claim; exact wording, product, market and date can change the assessment.

Last verified 2026-08-22.