In this recording of the webinar on updates to EU customs law, Anthony Buckley explores the details of the upcoming Forced Labour Regulation, as outlined in the Council Decision of 6 November 2024.

Anthony highlights the shared compliance responsibility across the supply chain, with a focus on the importer’s primary role. He discusses the significant challenges of verifying the ‘deep origin’ of products.

The session delves into operational details, including risk-based investigations led by the European Commission for non-EU goods and national authorities for EU-made goods. Investigations can result in Delegated Acts prohibiting specific products and requiring their removal or destruction if already on the market, with opportunities for rectification through proof of forced labor removal.

Please find the slides in the resources section.