Forced Labor Enforcement Actions

Prepare, respond, and stay compliant

Regulations related to forced labor are becoming increasingly strict and more actively enforced. When compliance requirements are not met, shipments may be delayed, detained, or even restricted, creating significant risks within the supply chain.

Although forced labor has been a longstanding concern, its importance has grown considerably in recent years, particularly since around 2016, driven in part by legislative actions in the United States. There is now a wide range of information and global initiatives aimed at addressing and preventing these practices.

So, what is forced labor? The International Labour Organization has identified eleven key indicators, including isolation, restriction of movement, withholding of wages, deception, excessive overtime, and intimidation. These indicators help identify situations where individuals may be working under coercion rather than by choice.

In response to the implementation of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act in the United States, USECINTL is committed to serving as a trusted source of information for our customers on forced labor issues, including regulatory enforcement. Our goal is to provide clear guidance, helpful resources, and practical support tailored to each customer’s level of compliance, while continuously working to strengthen and improve overall compliance efforts.