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Thought leadership and expert advice on regulation, sustainability & product traceability.
Revitalizing Your Supply Chain: How to Integrate Sustainability, Resilience and Transparency
30 October 2024
Traditional supply chains are fragile and susceptible to risk so we've unpacked the issues surrounding supply chain transparency to show how sustainability can be embedded into supply chain operations
The EU Digital Product Passport & What it Means for Your Business
30 September 2024
Sustainability will have an increased focus in the European Union with the coming implementation of a new Digital Product Passport (DPP) – and product origin is a key component.
How Scientific Verification Supports EUDR Compliance
29 August 2024
Scientific traceability provides an important tool to enable and demonstrate compliance with the EU Deforestation Regulation when it comes into effect from 2025.
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.
EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive: What it Means for Businesses
22 April 2024
Businesses in the EU will soon need greater oversight of their environmental and social impacts with the approval of the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD).
EU Ban on Products Made with Forced Labour
16 April 2024
The EU Commission's new regulation means any company wishing to do business in the EU must ensure their supply chain is free from forced labour.
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.
The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR): What is it? What Does it Mean? How do I Comply?
19 March 2024
The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) came into force in June 2023, with provisions set to become applicable as of 30 December 2024.