by Gaia Rea | Feb 26, 2026 | ALERTS
On 16 February 2026, China Labor Watch filed complaints with US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and submitted evidence to BAFA under the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG), alleging forced labour at supplier Shunjia Toys’ Xinfeng facility, which produces... 
by Gaia Rea | Feb 24, 2026 | ALERTS
In February 2026, China Labor Watch filed a BAFA complaint against Linglong Tire, alleging forced labour at its Serbian facility, under the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG). The full complaint has not been published, but the submission appears to be based... 
by Max Ebdon | Feb 19, 2026 | ALERTS
On 6 February 2026, the European Commission launched a four-week Call for Evidence on draft guidelines under the EU Forced Labour Regulation (FLR). Stakeholders have until 6 March 2026 to provide input. The FLR, which entered into force in December 2024 and will apply... 
by Jennifer Schappert | Feb 19, 2026 | ALERTS
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development has published a paper examining responsible business conduct (RBC) risks in recycling processes within the garment and footwear sector. The research underpinning the paper was undertaken with support from Due... 
by Max Ebdon | Feb 10, 2026 | ALERTS
On 29 January 2026, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued a Withhold Release Order (WRO) against coffee harvested by Finca Monte Grande, a Mexican coffee farm in Chiapas. This is the first WRO issued in 2026. The WRO cites six ILO forced labour indicators:...