Ana Hinojosa
Ana joined Oritain as an Advisor in June 2022. Prior to joining Oritain she was the Executive Director at the U.S. Customs and Border Protection where she was responsible for directing CBP’s trade threat assessment units, special investigations and enforcement programs focused on detecting, deterring and disrupting illicit trade, with a special emphasis on forced labor violations, evasion of special tariff cases and modernizing the use of civil penalties to ensure appropriate consequence delivery for non-compliance.
She has had an illustrious career with over 34 years of experience in law enforcement, international trade, international policy development and standard setting both with U.S. federal government and with the World Customs Organization (WCO) in Brussels Belgium.
Latest Blogs
The Role of ESG in the United States Post-Election
12 June 2025
With sustainability and ESG under the gauntlet in the United States, we take a look at some of the key issues and what they mean for business.
2025 Compliance Trends for Fashion Brands and Retailers
21 January 2025
Key trends are shaping the fashion industry in 2025 and beyond, including proposed tariffs, manufacturing hub shifts, sourcing diversification, and proactive risk detection.
Forced Labor Risks Highlighted in Canada’s 2024 Annual Report
10 December 2024
The first reporting year under Canada’s Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act has brought both progress and challenges.
3 Key Insights from CBP’s New Isotopic Testing Guidance for UFLPA Compliance
25 November 2024
Summary of key insights every importer and retailer should know from CBP's testing recommendations to ensure compliance with the UFLPA regulation.
7 Key US & EU Regulations for Apparel & Textile Supply Chains
20 August 2024
New laws and regulations are compelling apparel and textile businesses to make major shifts to how they operate across the US and EU.
UFLPA’s Impact on Apparel & Textiles: Key takeaways from DHS Secretary Mayorkas’ Fireside Chat
17 July 2024
For the apparel and textile industry, navigating the new era of compliance and transparency under the UFLPA is not just necessary, it’s the need of the hour.
Reflections on Two Years of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) from Ana Hinojosa
25 June 2024
June 2024 marks the second anniversary of the UFLPA coming into effect, under which enforcement led by US Customs and Border Protection has significantly disrupted supply chain dynamics.
Recent DHS Hearing Signals Tougher UFLPA Enforcement
7 February 2024
The fashion and textile industry can expect increased activity in coming months as the House Homeland Security Subcommittee hearing signals tougher enforcement of the UFLPA.
Canada's New Modern Slavery Act
21 December 2023
Canada's Forced Labour and Child Labour Act comes into effect from January 1, 2024. Here’s everything you need to know about the legislation.
Three Steps to Prepare for Canada's New Forced Labor Law
24 May 2023
Canada, Mexico, and the United States of America all have tight conditions to prevent forced labor. A new forced labor law has been passed in Canada.