EU Forced Labor Ban

The regulation was adopted in June 2024 and EU companies have three years to prepare before the ban on products made with forced labor takes effect.
Member state authorities in the 27-country bloc or the European Commission will be able to investigate suspected use of forced labor and, if proven, ban or seize products made with forced labor.

The ban will apply to goods across all sectors and industries when forced labor is used at any supply chain link. As such, companies operating in the EU market must strengthen their supplier due diligence and have policies and processes to demonstrate that their products are free from forced labor or remediate any identified instances.