The European Union is moving towards a ban on beef imports from areas deforested for farming. Soon, beef importers will need to prove that their suppliers are not farming on recently cleared land. This regulation aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and slow down biodiversity loss by preventing imports of cattle and soy from deforested areas. The regulation, which requires formal approval from the European Parliament and the European Council, will use geographic information, satellite monitoring, and DNA analysis to enforce the origin claims of imported products.