by LIBBY ANNAT | Jul 7, 2026 | ALERTS
On 30 June 2026, the European Commission published its Guidelines on the EU Forced Labour Regulation, which bans products made with forced labour at any stage of the supply chain from being sold or exported from the EU market. Published on the newly launched EU Forced... 
by LIBBY ANNAT | Nov 24, 2025 | ALERTS
Regulators have raised the bar for brands. Under CSDDD, CSRD and new forced labour regulations, it’s no longer enough to say you take human rights seriously — you now have to show how you identify and prioritise risk, with transparent and defensible inherent risk... 
by LIBBY ANNAT | Apr 3, 2025 | ALERTS
An ABC News investigation, titled Bitter Brew: The Uncomfortable Truth Behind Your Cup of Tea, identified labour and human rights issues in Sri Lankan tea plantations certified by Rainforest Alliance and Fairtrade. The report documented hazardous working conditions,... 
by LIBBY ANNAT | Mar 24, 2025 | ALERTS, Homepage carousel
Four Indonesian fishermen have sued Bumble Bee Foods in a U.S. federal court, alleging the company profited from forced labour in its tuna supply chain. They claim to have suffered abuse, excessive hours, lack of medical care, and debt bondage on Chinese-owned vessels... 
by LIBBY ANNAT | Mar 11, 2025 | INSIGHTS, Homepage carousel
On 26 February 2025, the European Commission introduced the Omnibus Directive. If passed, it will revise some requirements under the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) and the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). This alert...