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Enforcement Begins for New U.S. Law Banning Goods Made With Forced Labor, But Supply Chain Impacts Uncertain

EcoVadis

From brinks in Bangladesh to cotton in Zambia, the list currently reports 102 goods linked to forced labor. The importer must provide certificates of origin and a statement showing in detail that he had made every reasonable effort to determine the source of the merchandise and all its components.

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New: Global Trade Map 2016

Supply Chain Movement

According to Aberdeen Research, “international shipments cost twice as much, take five times as long and have five times more variability than domestic shipments.” By Supply Chain Movement in collaboration with Amber Road. It lays the foundation for gradual alignment of norms and standards, including on food safety and technical regulations.