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EU Forced Labour Ban Compliance

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What is the EU Forced Labour Ban?

Regulation (EU) 2024/3015 prohibits products made with forced labour—whether in the EU or elsewhere—from being placed or made available on the EU market, or exported from the EU. For manufacturers in Thailand, this means proving that every component and raw material in your final product is free from forced labour through every tier of your supply chain.

1

What it prohibits

Any product made wholly or partly with forced labour cannot be imported, placed on the market, or exported from the EU

2

Scope and burden

All companies selling into the EU must demonstrate supply chain traceability and forced-labour risk mitigation

3

Penalties for non-compliance

Product seizures, market bans, and financial penalties set by each Member State (must be effective, proportionate, and dissuasive)

Key Regulation Dates

Dec 13, 2024

Entry into Force

The ban becomes law; enforcement agencies begin preparation.

Source: EUR-Lex
Dec 14, 2027

Application Date

Full enforcement with penalties; all companies must demonstrate supply chain compliance.

Source: EUR-Lex

How Anakot Helps

Traceability File Builder

Map your supply chain from raw materials to finished goods, creating the digital 'paper trail' required by EU authorities.

Supplier Attestations

Automate the collection and verification of forced-labour-free declarations from your global supplier network.

Origin Evidence Repository

Securely store and organize shipping, customs, and production records that prove where your materials come from.

Why Choose Anakot?

Mitigate Ban Risks

Identify and address forced labour risks in your supply chain before they lead to product seizures or EU market bans.

Streamline Origin Mapping

Replace manual spreadsheets with a structured repository designed to handle multi-tier supply chain complexity.

Forced Labour Ban Frequently Asked Questions

While full enforcement and penalties begin on December 14, 2027, EU buyers are already requiring 'origin evidence' and 'due diligence reports' to ensure their supply chains will remain compliant and uninterrupted.

The regulation applies to all products sold in the EU market, regardless of sector, industry, or company size. High-risk categories like electronics, textiles, and raw materials are often scrutinized first.

Non-compliance can lead to products being banned from the EU market, seized at the border, and destroyed. Each Member State sets its own financial penalties, which must be effective, proportionate, and dissuasive.

Manufacturers must provide a digital 'paper trail' including supply chain mapping (from raw materials to finished goods), supplier attestations, and validated origin documentation for every component.

LkSG and CSDDD are 'process' regulations focused on company due diligence. The Forced Labour Ban is a 'product' regulation—if forced labour is found anywhere in the chain, the product itself is banned, regardless of company size.

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