# Proposed Update to GB Deforestation Regime

> Defra published a consultation on new due diligence rules for businesses using commodities linked to global deforestation in Great Britain. The proposals would update the existing GB timber regime and bring in regulations for forest risk commodities: cattle, cocoa, coffee, oil palm, rubber and soy. The EU Deforestation Regulation will apply in Northern Ireland from 30 December 2026.

- Date: 2026-11-13 · published 2026-11-14T18:16:55.098Z
- Category: policy · region GB · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/99776-proposed-update-to-gb-deforestation-regime
- Commodities: [Soybeans](https://feedsoft.ai/c/SOY.md), [Soybean Meal](https://feedsoft.ai/c/SBM.md), [Palm Oil](https://feedsoft.ai/c/PALMOIL.md)

## Why it matters

Separate GB rules would add a second compliance layer for soy, palm oil and cattle products sold in Britain, which could raise traceability costs for importers. Any price effect is likely small and remains subject to consultation and the parliamentary process.

## Similar past events

| Commodity | Date | Event | 5-day % | 20-day % |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| SOY | 2026-03-04 | [EU Proposes to Trim Anti-Deforestation Rules to Ease Rollout](https://feedsoft.ai/events/20178-eu-proposes-to-trim-anti-deforestation-rules-to-ease-rollout.md) | +2.7% | +1.3% |
| SOY | 2026-06-23 | [The UK’s approach to deforestation regulations - GOV.UK](https://feedsoft.ai/events/18816-the-uk-s-approach-to-deforestation-regulations-gov-uk.md) | -0.6% | +9.3% |
| SOY | 2026-09-17 | [ENV - EU Deforestation Regulation Update - 17 September 2026](https://feedsoft.ai/events/17480-env-eu-deforestation-regulation-update-17-september-2026.md) | -0.2% | -3.3% |
| SOY | 2023-01-01 | [Regulation on Deforestation-free Products](https://feedsoft.ai/events/38269-regulation-on-deforestation-free-products.md) | -1.0% | +1.2% |
| SOY | 2021-11-17 | [EU proposes law preventing import of goods linked to deforestation](https://feedsoft.ai/events/44100-eu-proposes-law-preventing-import-of-goods-linked-to-deforestation.md) | +1.7% | +0.9% |
| SBM | 2026-06-23 | [The UK’s approach to deforestation regulations - GOV.UK](https://feedsoft.ai/events/18816-the-uk-s-approach-to-deforestation-regulations-gov-uk.md) | +1.1% | +7.3% |
| SBM | 2025-06-13 | [The EU Deforestation Regulation](https://feedsoft.ai/events/24239-the-eu-deforestation-regulation.md) | -3.4% | -9.4% |
| SBM | 2022-11-14 | [7 Key Updates on the EU Deforestation-Free Products Regulation - Satelligence](https://feedsoft.ai/events/38688-7-key-updates-on-the-eu-deforestation-free-products-regulation-satelligence.md) | +0.4% | +9.0% |

## Sources

- freshlawblog.com: https://www.freshlawblog.com/2026/11/13/proposed-update-to-gb-deforestation-regime/

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