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Update on the EU Forced Labour Regulation: What the European Commission's New ...
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Fusion42 · 10 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
The European Commission published non-binding guidelines to support companies in implementing the EU Forced Labour Regulation, which prohibits products made with forced labour from being placed on the market, made available, or exported. The guidelines clarify compliance expectations, risk assessment processes, documentation requirements, and enforcement risks ahead of the regulation's application starting December 14, 2027.
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You must begin adapting your supply chain processes now to demonstrate forced labour risk control before the 2027 deadline. Delayed documentation readiness will leave you vulnerable to enforcement actions that can block your product sales in Europe.
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