Regulations Listing: Supply Chain Management

France passes law addressing human rights, health and safety, and the environment

On March 23, 2017, the French Constitutional Council passed the Duty of Care law.

European Union approves conflict minerals regulation

The European Union (EU) has approved a regulation to prevent the trade of tin, tantalum, tungsten, and gold minerals from funding conflict and human rights violations.

United States reducing enforcement of conflict minerals rule

REGULATORY RADAR - On April 7, 2017, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced that U.S. corporations will no longer be required by the SEC to conduct a due diligence review or an audit regarding sourcing of conflict minerals.

Australia Launches Inquiry into Establishing Modern Slavery Act

REGULATORY RADAR - The Australian government has inquired into whether to enact a Modern Slavery Act, similar to the U.K. Modern Slavery Act and California Transparency in Supply Chains Act.

United States Treasury Department calls for repeal of Dodd-Frank Act

REGULATORY RADAR - The United States Treasury Department released a Capital Markets report on October 6, 2017, that recommends a vast reworking of Wall Street rules adopted in response to the financial crisis.

United States proposes fees on chemicals

REGULATORY RADAR - On February 8, 2018, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) signed a proposed rule regarding user fees for the administration of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).

EU passes new rules for food supply chain

REGULATORY RADAR - The EU has passed new protections for farmers to defend their role in food supply chains, aimed at preventing "unfair trading practices."

Netherlands adopts new child labor due diligence law

REGULATORY RADAR - The Dutch Senate has passed the Child Labor Due Diligence Bill (“Wet Zorgplicht Kinderarbeid”), which requires that companies identify, prevent, and address child labor issues within their supply chains.

Department of Labor releases updates to list of goods produced by child labor or forced labor

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT - In September 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor released its most updated list of goods considered to be produced by child labor or forced labor.

New EU rules on food supply chain transparency

REGULATORY RADAR - New regulation aimed at increasing the transparency of risk assessment in the food chain is set to become effective in the EU on March 27, 2021.

EU countries signal human rights due diligence requirements for companies

REGULATORY RADAR - Businesses in EU member states must now carry out due diligence with respect to human rights, environmental, and governance risks in their operations and business relationships.

EU publishes guidance to help companies address forced labor in supply chains

REGULATORY RADAR - The guidance is intended to enhance companies' capacity to eradicate forced labor from value chains.