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EU deforestation law's delay by a year signed off, EU Commission says

( December 19, 2025, 13:10 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Implementation of the EU’s deforestation law has been delayed by one year after a sign-off by the European Parliament and EU governments, the European Commission said on Friday. The regulator welcomed the changes approved by the co-legislators, which grant operators an extra year to prepare before the rules take effect on Dec. 30, 2026, and extend the deadline for small firms to June 2027. Due diligence obligations will also be simplified to ease system load and enhance compliance efficiency. The official decision is expected to be published on Dec. 23.Statement follows. ...

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