Oritain Team
The Oritain team is made up of a group of multi-disciplinary experts covering subjects including science, research, regulation, market insights, and business.
Latest Blogs
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.
What is Strategic Supplier Engagement & Why is it Key for Regulatory Compliance?
8 November 2024
Governments around the world are introducing strict regulations that directly impact supplier engagement, and businesses operating need to be aware of these developments.
Why Investor Demands Are Driving Greater Supply Chain Due Diligence
21 October 2024
Investment is the lifeblood of most businesses, but leaders today will need to double-down on their company’s sustainability credentials to secure funding from increasingly demanding investors.
How to Address Food Fraud with Scientific Traceability
1 July 2024
Complex food supply networks and the difficulty of detection make food fraud a serious threat, but scientific traceability can provide a solution to verify product integrity.
Oritain Traceability Technology Provides the Source of Truth in Supply Chains
12 June 2024
When trust is the most valuable commodity for businesses today, Oritain traceability delivers an innovative solution for proving product authenticity and building brand reputation.
What Happens When CBP Detains Your Shipment? (Explained by Ana Hinojosa)
25 March 2024
Ana Hinojosa, Oritain advisor and former CBP executive director, shares her insights on the UFLPA enforcement process and how to navigate it effectively.
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.
How the New York Fashion Act Will Affect the Cotton and Textile Sector
1 February 2024
Discover the New York Fashion Act, its objectives, reporting requirements, enforcement timeline, and implications for the fashion industry.
2024 Forecast: Key Business Trends from AI to Environment
8 January 2024
As the new year arrives, this is our forecast for the 12 months ahead, with the key trends we predict will shape the market in 2024.
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.
2023 Year in Review: Regulation, Sustainability and Expansion
11 December 2023
A look back at 2023 to reflect on the big events that have shaped the market and defined Oritain this year, including expert commentary from strategic advisor Ana Hinojosa.
What Is Scientific Traceability & Why Is It Important for Brands & Retailers?
29 November 2023
Traditionally, paper-based systems have been the go-to method for tracking product information and movement, however, these methods are no longer practical or efficient.
Strengthening the Australian Modern Slavery Act: What can Australian Enterprises Expect?
11 July 2023
Australia has published a review of its Modern Slavery Act of 2018, identifying 30 recommendations to improve the current act.
Traceability in Textile Supply Chains: Four Key Trends from The Economist Sustainability Week
29 June 2023
A key theme circulating the corporate world currently is “progress over perfection”; as decreasing global emissions grows in importance, doing something is better than doing nothing.
Why Businesses Need to Pay Attention to the 2023 Global Slavery Index Report
13 June 2023
Since 2018 the number of people living in modern slavery has increased by 10 million. How can companies proactively move to eliminate this issue?
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.
Three ESG Orange Flags and How to Solve Them
6 April 2023
In a recent article, PwC identified orange flags for dealmakers that signal when to “proceed with caution” regarding ESG and deal-making. Oritain has identified several actions to minimize these risks
The EU's New Green Claim: What it Means and How Companies Can Prepare
4 April 2023
The EU has brought forward a new Green Claim to strengthen global value chains as part of its commitment to the 2030 Sustainable development goals worldwide.
Fraudulent Honey Tests - The Sticking Point
31 March 2023
Testing the authenticity of honey is easy. At least that's what popular opinion will have you believe.
Brexit a Recipe for Food Scandal
6 February 2023
Brexit has all the ingredients for the next food scandal: lengthening supply chains, regulatory confusion, and time and cost pressures arising from additional border checks and duties.
Brits Less Likely to Buy Imported Meat Amid Concerns of Food Mislabeling Post-Brexit
1 February 2023
Shoppers may avoid buying meat if they cannot be sure it has been produced in the UK, amid concerns that standards on imported food will slip following Brexit, new research has revealed.