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Global supply chain regulations are rapidly evolving, placing new requirements on producers, exporters, and buyers alike. Compliance is no longer a checkbox exercise, it is a prerequisite for market access.
Jurisdictions
European Union
The European Union is setting the global standard for supply-chain regulation, introducing binding requirements on deforestation, human rights, environmental impact, and due diligence.
These regulations apply not only to EU-based companies, but to any organisation placing goods on the European market.
EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR)
Requires companies placing commodities on the EU market to prove products are deforestation-free and legally produced through precise geolocation and traceability data.
30 December 2026 - Large operators
30 June 2027 - Small operators
Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD)
26 July 2027 - Phased rollout begins
EU Battery Regulation Due Diligence
Introduces mandatory due diligence and traceability requirements for raw materials used in batteries, including minerals linked to environmental and social risk.
18 August 2027
EU Forced Labour Regulation
Bans products made with forced labour from entering the EU market and requires traceable, verifiable proof of ethical sourcing.
14 December 2027
Canada
Canada is strengthening supply-chain transparency through mandatory reporting and accountability measures focused on preventing forced labour and child labour across global value chains.
These requirements apply to organisations operating in Canada or importing goods into the Canadian market, placing clear obligations on companies to document sourcing practices and demonstrate ethical compliance.
Canada Supply Chains Act
Requires companies operating in or importing into Canada to report annually on measures taken to prevent forced and child labour in their supply chains.
31 May 2026 - Next reporting deadline
United States
The United States enforces supply-chain accountability through strict import controls aimed at eliminating forced labour from global trade, placing a strong emphasis on traceability and proof of origin.
These requirements apply to all organisations importing goods into the US market, requiring companies to provide verifiable evidence of sourcing practices and demonstrate that products are free from forced labour risks.
FDA Food Traceability Rule
Requires companies handling foods on the FDA Food Traceability List to capture, maintain, and provide enhanced traceability records to support rapid investigation and response to food safety risks.
20 July 2028 – Compliance deadline
Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA)
Prohibits the import of goods linked to forced labour, placing the burden of proof on importers to demonstrate full supply-chain transparency and ethical sourcing.
Ongoing enforcement:
Active and continuously applied
