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Thought leadership and expert advice on regulation, sustainability & product traceability.
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.
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.
3 Key Pillars of Supply Chain Risk Mitigation
18 December 2023
A well-designed supply chain risk mitigation strategy should focus on 3 key pillars: financial nexus, identifying forced labor, and raw material verification.