The European Commission said on Wednesday it would propose to delay implementation of its flagship law banning the import of commodities linked to deforestation by a year, following calls from industries and governments around the world. Photo: Mlenny/iStock/Getty Images

EU proposes to delay landmark anti-deforestation law by 12 months

Law would ban the import of commodities linked to deforestation

The European Commission said on Wednesday it would propose to delay implementation of its flagship law banning the import of commodities linked to deforestation by a year, following calls from industries and governments around the world.