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COM(2022) 453 - Proposal for a regulation on prohibiting products made with forced labour on the Union market

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Summary

COM(2022) 453 is a proposal for a regulation by the European Commission to prohibit products made with forced labor from being sold in the European Union market. The proposed regulation aims to ensure that businesses operating in the EU do not contribute to human rights violations by preventing the importation and sale of goods that involve forced labor or other human rights abuses. The proposal outlines the obligations of businesses to conduct due diligence on their supply chains to ensure that they are free from forced labor, and it establishes penalties for non-compliance. The regulation also establishes a system for the EU to monitor and enforce the prohibition. The objective of the proposal is to promote respect for human rights and prevent forced labor from being used in the production of goods sold in the EU.

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Issuer

European Union (EU)

Year

2022

Region

International

Issuer (type)

European Commission (Region)

Policy Type

Disclosure

Geographical scope

Regional

Mandatory or voluntary

Mandatory


Main industries targeted
  • Manufacturing
  • Public administration
  • Finance & Insurance
  • Retail trade
Restrictiveness

High

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
  • SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
  • SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
  • SDG 10: Reduced Inequality
  • SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals

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