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On July 9, 2024, the U.S. Forced Labor Enforcement Task Force designated aluminum, poly-vinyl chloride and seafood as a high-priority sector under the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act, or the UFLPA. The UFLPA prohibits any materials was sourced, in whole or in part, with forced labor or from the Xinjiang region of China. CBP has authority to detain or reject such shipments and to institute financial penalties against the importer of record up to the value of the shipment. U.S. importers should consider taking additional steps to evaluate company supply chains in light of these the new priority enforcement areas.

The House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party recently sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas regarding strengthening enforcement of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act. The UFLPA establishes a rebuttable presumption that goods produced in whole or in part in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of China, or by specific named entities, involve forced labor and therefore cannot be imported into the United States pursuant to Section 307 of the U.S. Tariff Act. In this post, we discuss the actions requested by the Committee.  #uflpa #forcedlabor #esg

If you're wanting to keep up with the various Forced Labor regulations effecting trade in North America, Assent's upcoming webinar is a great way to do just that. Our very own Dr. Abiola Okpechi, Regulatory & Sustainability Expert, ESG & Responsible Sourcing and Michael Littenberg, Partner at Ropes & Gray, will lead discussions on the 3 main NA regulations: Canada’s Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act, the Mexico Forced Labor Regulation, and the U.S. Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA). Learn how to identify risks in your supply chain and understand due diligence requirements for each. You can register using the link below. https://lnkd.in/gdM9RN39

The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) is on a mission to end state-sponsored forced labor in supply chains, but there's still a lot of work to be done. 🌍🛑 https://lnkd.in/gFtuVi7E The Forced Labor Enforcement Task Force is increasing efforts to add companies to the UFLPA Entity List, targeting those involved in labor transfer schemes that force Uyghurs and other minorities into harsh working conditions. Goods from these companies are banned from the U.S. Recently, 29 new companies were added to the list, including those outside the Uyghur Region. Ensuring your supply chain is ethical and compliant is crucial. Incorporating Rezylient Trade Disruption Insurance into your risk management strategy helps you manage compliance, safeguard your reputation, and mitigate financial impacts. It offers protection against UFLPA Detention Notices and unexpected expenses. Connect with us to learn more about how Rezylient can help your business stay compliant and ethical: https://lnkd.in/gvwJJYU5 https://lnkd.in/gY8JTTzh #UFLPA #ForcedLabor #SupplyChainEthics #Compliance #GlobalTrade #EthicalSourcing #Rezylient #Floratrace

The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (#UFLPA) is here, and navigating these regulations may prove difficult for your organization. 🗺 P.O. Tracing and Facility Mapping may be an essential first line of defense for your organization and its suppliers. Click the links below to learn how SupplyShift’s P.O. Tracing solution and Facility Mapping assessment can work for you! 🍃 P.O. Tracing: https://bit.ly/3QqeRRz 🍃 Facility Mapping Assessment: https://bit.ly/3D5g1yI #webinar  #retail  #sustainability  #strategy

On July 9th, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), as chair of the Forced Labor Enforcement Task Force (FLETF), released its updated Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) Strategy. Among other things, it identifies new high priority sectors for enforcement – aluminum, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), and seafood. The FLETF continues to designate apparel, cotton and cotton products, silica-based products including polysilicon, and tomatoes and downstream products as high priority sectors. Other products not designated as “high priority” continue to be detained under the UFLPA. The updated strategy can be accessed at: https://lnkd.in/ebfjVVSN. #UFLPA #forcedlabor #forcedlabour #supplychain #Customs

The Forced Labor Enforcement Task Force, chaired by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and with crucial input from ILAB as a key member, just announced the first steel and aspartame companies to be added to the #UFLPA Entity List, bringing the total number of entities on that list to 75. The U.S. government is united in its commitment to global worker rights, and keeping goods made with forced labor in China from reaching the U.S. market is a big part of delivering on that commitment. https://lnkd.in/g9uYn5MQ

Stepping up the fight against forced labor! The U.S. has added aluminum, PVC, and seafood to its high-priority sectors for enforcement under the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA). This strengthens efforts to keep goods made with forced labor out of our supply chains. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eJmTSSei Do you have questions or concerns about forced labor in your supply chain? TLR can help! Reach out to our compliance team at bd@shiptlr.com for inquiries or assistance with detentions. #UFLPA #ForcedLabor #SupplyChainTransparency

🐤 Forced labor is a grave violation of human rights and an issue of global concern. The importance of including forced labor in the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) program cannot be overstated. 🔥 By addressing forced labor within supply chains, #CTPAT helps to ensure ethical sourcing practices, protect workers' rights, and promote fair trade. It is crucial to collaborate with businesses, governments, and civil society to eradicate forced labor and create a more sustainable and equitable global economy. Please follow the link for CBP recommendations. #ForcedLabor #CTPAT #EthicalSourcing #logistics #tradecompliance #import #export https://lnkd.in/gCpKiVVp

The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) has spurred many importers to map their supply chains. Andy Church shares some examples of audits we've conducted to help our clients do this and comply with US regulations. Watch the full conversation here: https://lnkd.in/gpkDnM_d #supplychain