Press conference on proposed forced labour regulation
What Was Decided
The proposed regulation would give the EU the right to ban the sale, import and export of products made using forced labour, with bans based on the results of investigations by member state authorities or the European Commission. Banned products would have to be withdrawn from the EU market and donated, recycled or destroyed, and non-compliant companies could be fined.
Who Is Affected
Investigations would be carried out by member state authorities or the European Commission, and the measures would affect companies whose products are found to be made with forced labour and the EU market where such goods are sold. Goods may be allowed back on the market if a company eliminates forced labour from its supply chains.
What Comes Next
A press conference with lead MEPs will take place on Tuesday 23 April 2024 at 14.00 CET in the European Parliament in Strasbourg and will be webstreamed live and recorded; accredited media can attend in person and remote questioners can use the Interactio link.
Sources
Official Documents
- Press release - Forced labour regulation: press conference with lead MEPs on Tuesday at 14.00 Lead MEPs outline a forthcoming EU regulation to ban products made with forced labour from the EU market, with enforcement based on investigations, withdrawal of non-compliant goods, fines, and possible market re-entry after remediation.
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