- Our former CBP and DHS officials deeply understand how UFLPA is enforced and can provide tailored guidance to ensure your company complies with all regulations.
- We offer training programs designed to help your teams understand the law and implement effective compliance strategies.
Forced Labor (UFLPA) Compliance
The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) is a U.S. law designed to stop goods made with forced labor from entering the country. It targets the Xinjiang region of China, where Uyghurs and other minority groups have been subjected to forced labor.
As of June 2022, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) assumes that any goods made in Xinjiang—or by companies linked to forced labor—are banned from being imported into the U.S. Businesses must provide solid evidence to prove otherwise if they want to import these products.
If your company sources products globally, you know how difficult it can be to ensure every link in your supply chain meets evolving legal and ethical standards—one misstep can lead to reputational damage and costly delays.
How Guidepost Can Help:
We bring a unique advantage: our team includes former U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) officials and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) agents, leaders and experts.
With their insider knowledge, we provide unmatched expertise in navigating the complexities of UFLPA compliance and enforcement. Here’s how we can assist:
- Leveraging our homeland security and investigative expertise, we conduct thorough reviews of your supply chain to identify risks related to forced labor.
- Our team helps map out supply chain origins, ensuring that no materials or goods are tied to forced labor practices.
- With firsthand experience in CBP and DHS enforcement processes, we help create detailed plans to address and mitigate high-risk areas in your supply chain.
- We assist in developing alternative sourcing solutions and strategies to safeguard your business operations.
- If your goods are flagged under UFLPA, our team, with its CBP and DHS background, knows precisely what evidence and documentation are required to rebut the forced labor presumption.
- We manage the preparation and submission of all necessary paperwork to CBP, ensuring your response meets enforcement expectations.
- Drawing on our regulatory expertise, we help establish systems to monitor your supply chain continuously, keeping your business compliant and ahead of potential issues.
- We also offer guidance to protect your company’s reputation and ensure ethical trade practices.
By working with a consulting firm staffed by former CBP and DHS officials, you gain access to insider knowledge and practical solutions. We help you navigate UFLPA requirements confidently, protect your supply chain, and maintain compliance while upholding your commitment to ethical business practices.
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