Forced Labor Questionnaires: Another Helpful Hint
In February 2024, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) began taking a new approach to Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) enforcementâquestionnaires. Once again, the solar industry is among the first targets, vanguards among importers, hacking their way through new regulatory growth, hopefully exposing a clear way through for all who follow. Active enforcement mechanisms like questionnairesâand the Forced Labor Enforcement Task Force (FLETF) itselfâare still evolving.
The Frictionless Supply Chain Podcast with Adrienne Braumiller
Rosemary Coates interviews Adrienne Braumiller for an in depth conversation about the Uyghur Forced Labor Protection Act and the stress caused on global supply chains.
Latest Developments with The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act and New Leadership at the Department of Homeland Security Signal Heavier Enforcement is Likely
In recent years, the global spotlight has illuminated the grave concerns surrounding human rights violations within China’s Xinjiang region, particularly those impacting the Uyghur population. The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) stands as a pivotal piece of legislation designed to address these concerns and to ensure that products imported into the United States are devoid of forced labor originating from the Xinjiang region.
Forced Labor Goods from the Uyghur Region in China through Malaysia
Companies try to shield detection of forced labor goods from the Uyghur Region in China by shipping through Malaysia to avoid accurately reporting the country of origin. Adrienne Braumiller discusses the importance of tracing your supply chain to avoid violating forced labor laws.
Using CBPâs Enforcement Statistics to Assess Forced Labor Risk in the Supply Chain
The U.S. continues to spearhead enforcement against imported goods that were made using forced labor, and public enforcement statistics can help your company assess risks of forced labor.
Forced Labor Due Diligence â Supply Chain Tracing Requirements to Comply with UFLPA, Withhold Release Orders, and More
We can all agree that goods made from forced labor, indentured labor or child labor should not be introduced into the U.S. market. Indeed, U.S. law prohibits the entry of goods made from forced labor. The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (âUFLPAâ) which went into effect as of June 21, 2022, expands on this prohibition by placing a ban on goods from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (âXUARâ) where ethnic minorities are being exploited or certain specified entities that are involved in using forced labor
CBP Releases Guidance related to Complying with the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (âCBPâ) released its first set of guidance relating to the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (âUFLPAâ), which is set to take effect on June 21, 2022. CBPâs guidance takes the form of a website that is a homepage for UFLPA-related guidance, FAQs, webinars, graphics, and CBP contact information. This essential UFLPA homepage can be accessed at: www.cbp.gov/trade/forced-labor/UFLPA.
