Claims assessment · Product/commodity claim
Dictionary termDeforestation-freeDeforestation-free means a commodity, product or supply chain is presented as not linked to deforestation within the relevant legal, methodological or sourcing boundary.Read the full definition
Typical treatment across 5 reviewed regimes. Every verdict below is tied to a stated legal hook.
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How this claim is typically treated
5 reviewed markets · one comparison
| Market | Typical treatment | Legal basis | What is required |
|---|---|---|---|
| European UnionEU | Restricted | View legal reasoningEUDR (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 KingdomUK | Restricted | View legal reasoningCMA Code; Environment Act 2021 Sch 17 forest-risk commodity regime (secondary legislation pending) | Dictionary termSupply chainupstream focus (services, transport/logistics excluded)Read the full definition Dictionary termTraceabilityThe ability to follow a product through specified stages of production, processing and distribution, providing visibility of origin and movement but not proof of responsible production.Read the full definition ; EUDR-grade DDS where EU supply chain shared |
| United StatesUS | Restricted | View legal reasoningFTC 260.4; Lacey Act (timber legality) | Dictionary termTraceabilityThe ability to follow a product through specified stages of production, processing and distribution, providing visibility of origin and movement but not proof of responsible production.Read the full definition ; import legality documentation |
| CanadaCA | Restricted | View legal reasoningCompetition Act s.74.01(1)(b.1)–(b.2), as amended by Bill C-15 (2026) | Product-level claims need an Dictionary termAdequate and proper testProduct-level environmental benefit claim requires testing **before** the claim; test must fit the claim's representationRead the full definition ; business/activity-level claims need Dictionary termSubstantiationThe documented body of relevant, reliable and current evidence that supports the exact wording, scope, comparison and overall impression of a claim before and while it is communicated.Read the full definition (the internationally recognised methodology requirement was repealed); reverse onus remains; private Tribunal access for business-level claims was removed. |
| AustraliaAU | Restricted | A direct source link has not yet been added for this assessment. View legal reasoningACL; Treasury mandatory deforestation-reporting proposals | Dictionary termTraceabilityThe ability to follow a product through specified stages of production, processing and distribution, providing visibility of origin and movement but not proof of responsible production.Read the full definition + cut-off date stated |
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