The implementation of the EU's anti-deforestation law has been postponed to December 2026 due to technical issues with the IT system for due diligence statements. The delay, announced by Environment Commissioner Jessika Roswall, has faced criticism from various lawmakers and industry groups, who argue it undermines efforts to combat deforestation and harms small businesses. The law requires suppliers to prove their products did not contribute to deforestation, and its initial deadline was set for December 2024.