The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA), enacted in the United States in December 2021, is a major human rights and trade compliance law targeting forced labor practices in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR) of China. Under the UFLPA, goods produced wholly or in part in Xinjiang—or by entities linked to forced labor—are presumed to be made with forced labor and are therefore banned from entering the U.S. market. Companies importing goods into the U.S. must provide clear and convincing evidence that their supply chains are free from such labor practices, a significant burden of proof compared to previous compliance standards.
UFLPA enforcement has major implications for supply chains, especially for industries like electronics, automotive, textiles, and solar energy, where complex, multilayered supplier networks often obscure sourcing origins. Non-compliance can lead to severe financial penalties, shipment detentions, and reputational damage. As a result, companies must enhance supply chain visibility, map their supplier tiers more deeply, and rigorously vet sourcing practices to remain compliant.
To support companies in navigating these complex regulations, Resilinc offers a UFLPA Compliance Agent. The UFLPA Agent proactively monitors suppliers, sites, and parts across the supply chain for potential exposure to flagged entities, regions, or products identified by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) under the UFLPA. Leveraging advanced supply chain mapping, Resilinc’s platform automatically assesses risk based on supplier declarations, shipment histories, and public data sources. The UFLPA Agent alerts companies to potential compliance risks and provides mitigation strategies such as supplier diversification or documentation support, empowering organizations to maintain uninterrupted operations while meeting regulatory obligations.
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