News · 27 June 2026

UK plans ban on goods linked to illegal deforestation.

New government plans could see everyday items like chocolate, cooking oils, and shampoo disappear from UK supermarket shelves. The initiative, announced on June 23 during London Climate Action Week, aims to stop businesses from using ingredients linked to illegal deforestation. This means companies will need to check their supply chains to ensure products like those containing soy, oil, cocoa, and rubber are not contributing to rainforest destruction.

By BriefTea Editorial · 27 June 2026 at 6:09

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