Colombia Bans Imports Linked to Forced Labour

Corporate Update

Colombia Bans Imports Linked to Forced Labour

Colombia has banned imports of goods made wholly or partly with forced labour, bringing stricter scrutiny to global supply chains.

The country’s customs authority will enforce the ban, with goods subject to seizure and forfeiture and importers facing possible fines. Authorities can use evidence from investigations, public reports, supply chain audits, traceability records and other reliable sources to identify violations.

Colombia will also maintain a public registry of forced labour risks linked to products, sectors, companies and supply chains, updated at least quarterly.

Textile exporters should take note: robust supplier due diligence, traceability and verifiable labour practices are increasingly critical to maintaining market access.

Textile exporters should take note: robust supplier due diligence, traceability and verifiable labour practices are increasingly critical to maintaining market access.

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