Understanding the EU Forced Labour Regulation: Assessment and Recommendations

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The European Center for Constitutional and Human Rights (ECCHR) and Anti-Slavery International publish Understanding the EU Forced Labour Regulation: Assessment and Recommendations.  

This essential analysis explains the provisions of the final text and outlines what needs to be done for implementation. It aims to help civil society organisations and allies active in the sector to advocate for the effective implementation of the Regulation and support enforcement of the ban of forced labour goods. 

Targeted action is needed to eliminate forced labour, protect the most vulnerable groups and effectively address the root causes of forced labour. The EU Forced Labour Regulation, which entered into force on 13 December 2024, is part of a global shift towards targeted action to eliminate forced labour in global supply chains.  

Understanding the EU Forced Labour Regulation (PDF)