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UFLPA Forced-Labor Entity List Flags 3 New Names

All of the additions involve textile products.

Levi’s: Forced Labor Probe Based on ‘Outdated’ Intel

Canada's inquiry into the denim giant follows similar probes into Nike, Ralph Lauren, Diesel, Hugo Boss and…

Nike Shareholders Lack ‘Just Do It’ Energy

A proposal urging the Swoosh to issue a report on supply chain due diligence efficacy failed Tuesday.

What UFLPA’s First-Year Numbers Say About Compliance Challenges

For one thing, the value of detained goods from Malaysia and Vietnam is six times that of those shipped…

Xinjiang Cotton Still Making Its Way to the US

More than one-quarter of tests performed by CBP in May turned up positive for the banned fiber.

Does Prison Labor Pervert What it Means to Say ‘Made in the USA?’

Some also contend its unfair to ask the private sector to compete with dollar-an-hour wages.

Attorneys General Want SEC Probe of Shein’s ‘Nefarious Practices’

The top cops of 15 states want to see independent verification that the Chinese-founded e-tail juggernaut's…

Turkmenistan Mobilizing Thousands of Civilians in Cotton Harvest

Those who refuse—and can't afford sufficient bribes—are threatened with wage cuts or the loss of their…

Diesel, Hugo Boss, Walmart Facing Canadian Forced Labor Inquiry

They follow similar investigations against the Canadian arms of Nike and Ralph Lauren.

Walmart, Centric Brands Probe ‘Very Concerning’ Cambodia Prison Labor Allegations

Reuters and AAFA have raised questions about possible violations taking place in their supply chains.

Fair Wear, GoodWeave Link Arms to Fight Child and Forced Labor

Their combined expertise will be "even more relevant" in light of the EU's mandatory human rights due…

Does the UFLPA Cover Recycled Cotton?

This is a question industry has asked for "some time now," according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Lululemon’s ‘Conundrum’ Casts Doubt on Forced Labor Disclosure Laws

Can CSR initiatives effectively and sufficiently safeguard at-risk workers? A new study asks these questions…

Canada is Investigating Ralph Lauren After Forced Labor Complaint

After opening an inquiry into Nike Canada last month, the Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise is…

Brands and Retailers Must Adjust Processes in Response to Canada’s Supply Chain Act

Effective Jan. 1, 2024, "Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act" requires…