Forced Labor Compliance
Verify your products and protect your business with forensic origin verification.
Product origin unlocks compliance
Meet regulatory requirements and reduce your risk with Oritain's forensic analysis.
We provide science-based evidence to verify whether your cotton products and raw materials are free of forced labor.
We lead the industry in scientific precision, technological capability, and service excellence, and our global cotton coverage is unmatched.
Regulations & UFLPA compliance
Forced labor legislation is increasing worldwide. Risk origin cotton is under the spotlight. Enforcement is tightening.
Brands and suppliers face severe financial and reputational noncompliance penalties under the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA), Canada Forced Labor Law, EU Forced Labour Ban and others.
If you cannot substantiate the origin of your materials, your shipments risk being detained, denied entry, and destroyed.
Unparalleled cotton expertise
We are a global leader in cotton forensic origin verification. Our databases capture complete coverage of core cotton producing areas.
We can audit cotton products at every point of the supply chain, from field to factory to finished goods, to identify any risk origin cotton.
Our verification programs provide accuracy and reliability that other cotton traceability tools cannot match.
Verify origin with forensic science
We determine the ground truth of origin using forensic science, helping businesses secure their supply chains and avoid shipment detentions.
Our isotopic testing is an accepted piece of evidence for UFLPA compliance, recognized by guidance documents from the US CBP and Department of Homeland Security.
We don't just read the label – we verify the source to ensure compliance. When your business needs to meet forced labor laws, put your trust in science.
Meeting strict UFLPA compliance standards
Through Oritain's forensic science, cotton businesses can scientifically validate product origin, satisfy CBP requirements, and mitigate the risks of global forced labor regulations.
Why traditional UFLPA compliance methods are no longer enough
The UFLPA assumes all goods produced in identified risk origins are presumed to be made using forced labor and therefore prohibited from the US.
Traditional audits and paper trails often fail to detect risk in complex supply chains where raw materials like cotton are blended or transshipped. To secure market entry, importers need more than just supply chain visibility – they need legal defensibility.
The UFLPA’s rebuttable presumption places the burden of proof on the importer. Relying solely on supplier declarations is increasingly risky, as paper trails in high-risk regions can be unreliable and can be falsified to mask UFLPA supply chain risk.
To secure the release of detained goods, importers must provide "clear and convincing evidence", a high evidentiary standard that audits and documentation reviews frequently fail to meet.
While digital mapping and AI tools offer visibility into where suppliers claim to be, they cannot validate the physical truth of the goods. Oritain excels by providing forensic verification – testing the product itself to scientifically verify its origin.
This distinction is critical for UFLPA supply chain compliance, as a 'Country of Origin' label on a finished good effectively becomes a liability if it masks the true origin of upstream materials.
The UFLPA requires importers to "prove the negative" – demonstrating that forced labor was not used in a region where independent audits are illegal or restricted. This creates a severe operational bottleneck, as gathering manual evidence within the 30-day detention window is often impossible.
Scientific analysis provides a robust, objective pathway to rebut the UFLPA presumption when paper records are insufficient.
The Oritain platform
Our proprietary methodology for forensic origin verification uses cutting-edge science, advanced technology, and specialized services to improve supply chain transparency.
We offer a comprehensive solution, including tailored programs, sample collection, and expert analysis – all seamlessly accessible through a secure online client portal.
Oritain’s platform transforms complex forensic science into a clear, actionable dashboard, equipping businesses with the evidence needed to ensure UFLPA compliance.
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Proactive compliance is essential for meeting forced labor regulations. Relying on paperwork leaves you vulnerable to detention.
Prove forced labor compliance and protect your business with Oritain.