Proposal for a ban on goods made using forced labour

On 14 September 2022, the Commission proposed a regulation to ban products made using forced labour, including child labour, on the European Union (EU) internal market. The proposal covers all products made available on the EU market, whether made in the EU for domestic consumption and for export, or imported. It covers products of any type, including their components, from all sectors and industries. EU Member States would be in charge of enforcing its provisions, and their national authorities would be able to withdraw products made with the use of forced labour from the EU market. Customs authorities would identify and stop such products at EU borders. In the European Parliament, the file has been jointly referred to the IMCO and INTA committees. Their joint report on the proposal was adopted in October 2023 and was confirmed as Parliament's position for the trilogue negotiations during the November I plenary session. Second edition. The 'EU Legislation in Progress' briefings are updated at key stages throughout the legislative procedure.