EU Council Adopts Ban on Products Made with Forced Labour

On November 19, 2024, the Council of the European Union (EU) issued a press release announcing the official adoption of a regulation that prohibits the

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CBP Revamps Forced Labor Website

In an update to the trade on October 17, 2024, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced the publication of its revamped forced labor website.

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EU Parliament Approves Ban of Products Made with Forced Labor

On April 23, 2024, the European Parliament approved a ban of products made with forced labor. The ban will allow the EU to prohibit the sale, import, and

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ACE Protest Module Updated for UFPLA Reviews

In a CSMS (Cargo Systems Messaging Service) bulletin published on January 26, 2024, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced an update to the

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Canada Passes Bill to Fight Against Forced and Child Labour

On May 11, 2023, Bill S-211, An Act to enact the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act and to amend the Customs Tariff (the

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State Department Issues Addendum to Xinjiang Supply Chain Business Advisory

In a September 26, 2023 press release, the U.S. Department of State (State Department) and other U.S. governmental agencies issued an Addendum to the

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DHS Adds Parties to UFLPA Entity List

In a Federal Register Notice (FRN) scheduled for publication on September 27, 2023, U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the addition of

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CBP Modifies Withhold Release Order on Supermax Corporation Bhd.

On September 19, 2023, in a press release, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced the modification of its Withhold Release Order against

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USTR Announces Publication of Updated Forced Labor Enforcement Task Force UFLPA Strategy

In a press release on August 1, 2023, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) announced the publication of the Forced Labor Enforcement Task

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CBP Issues Guidance on Movement of Forced Labor Detained Cargo for Storage

On August 3, 2023, in Cargo Systems Messaging Service (CSMS) #57200992, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued guidance on the movement of forced

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DHS Adds Parties to UFLPA Entity List

In a press release on August 1, 2023, U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the addition of two entities and one subsidiary to the Uyghur

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Resources for Forced Labor Information

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) maintains websites that provide links to many resources and programs related to forced labor prevention in U.S.

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CBP Issues Statement on UFLPA Implementation

In a press release on June 23, 2023, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued a statement on the implementation of the Uyghur Forced Labor

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DHS Adds Parties to UFLPA Entity List

In a Federal Register Notice (FRN) on June 12, 2023, U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the addition of two entities and eight

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Mexico Releases Implementation Guide to Address Products of Forced Labor

In a notice on May 18, 2023, the Government of Mexico announced the publication of an Implementation Guide on restricting the importation of goods

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