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Trace your supply chain beyond Tier 1 and Tier 2 to identify suppliers linked to high-risk regions or entities. SUPPLIERASSURANCE maps multi-tier networks and highlights where exposure to forced labour may occur.
The UFLPA prohibits goods linked to forced labour from entering the United States. All imports from Xinjiang are presumed to involve forced labour unless proven otherwise, and non-compliance can mean shipments are detained, seized, or permanently barred. The financial, legal, and reputational consequences are significant, making supply chain transparency essential.
NQC’s SUPPLIERASSURANCE platform supports compliance by combining supplier mapping, risk assessment, independent verification, and corrective action tracking. Within this framework, a dedicated UFLPA assessment helps importers trace suppliers, screen against the Entity List and collect the evidence required by US Customs to demonstrate due diligence and keep goods moving.
The Uyghur Forced Labour Prevention Act (UFLPA) is one of the strictest trade laws in force today. Goods linked to forced labour are automatically blocked from entering the United States, and importers must provide clear and convincing evidence to prove compliance. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) can detain, seize, or bar shipments, creating major financial and reputational risks. These FAQs explain who is affected, what the law requires, and the steps companies should take to protect their supply chains.
The UFLPA is a U.S. law that came into effect in June 2022. It prohibits goods made wholly or in part with forced labour from entering the country. Products from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region are presumed to involve forced labour unless importers can rebut that presumption with clear and convincing evidence.
The law applies to all importers into the United States, regardless of sector or geography. It also impacts suppliers around the world, as goods anywhere in the supply chain that are linked to forced labour or listed entities can trigger detentions at the border.
If CBP determines goods are linked to forced labour, shipments can be detained, seized, or permanently barred from entry. This can cause significant financial loss, supply chain disruption, and reputational damage with customers and stakeholders.
The UFLPA Entity List identifies organisations and facilities involved in forced labour practices. Goods connected to these entities are automatically prohibited from U.S. entry. Importers must screen suppliers and sub-suppliers against this list to remain compliant.
No. While all goods from Xinjiang are presumed to involve forced labour, the law also applies globally to any goods where forced labour is identified. This includes raw materials, inputs, or subcomponents, not only finished products.
CBP expects importers to provide documentation such as supply chain maps, purchase orders, transportation records, affidavits, supplier declarations and independent audits. All evidence must be traceable, verifiable and sufficient to demonstrate due diligence.
Importers should begin mapping their supply chains beyond Tier 1, screening against the UFLPA Entity List, and engaging suppliers to collect supporting documentation. Proactively building an evidence portfolio now reduces the risk of detentions and protects both shipments and brand integrity.
Trace your supply chain beyond Tier 1 and Tier 2 to identify suppliers linked to high-risk regions or entities. SUPPLIERASSURANCE maps multi-tier networks and highlights where exposure to forced labour may occur.
Screen suppliers against the UFLPA Entity List and evaluate their risk profile. Collect evidence such as declarations, purchase orders, and shipping records. SUPPLIERASSURANCE flags gaps and guides suppliers in strengthening documentation.
Generate audit-ready reports with a full evidence trail to present to U.S. Customs and Border Protection. SUPPLIERASSURANCE makes it easier to prove due diligence, protect shipments, and maintain market access.
UFLPA enforcement is intensifying, and importers cannot afford delays or denials. Our experts will help you assess supplier risks, build the right evidence, and keep your goods moving with confidence
SUPPLIERASSURANCE delivers multi-tier visibility that goes far deeper than traditional tools.
Together, these modules give organisations transparency from finished products down to raw materials, helping them manage risk and compliance across every level of the supply chain, not just Tier 1.
SUPPLIERASSURANCE is built to help organisations demonstrate compliance with a wide range of global regulations, including the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), the Uyghur Forced Labour Prevention Act (UFLPA), the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), and the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM).
The platform aligns with the OECD Due Diligence Guidance by supporting a continuous cycle of risk identification, risk assessment, mitigation, and tracking. Each stage of the workflow is underpinned by modules designed for compliance:
This approach enables organisations to show regulators and stakeholders not only that they have mapped their supply chains, but that they are actively managing risks, mitigating impacts, and maintaining defensible evidence sets to protect market access.
Most tools stop at mapping, but SUPPLIERASSURANCE delivers the full OECD-aligned due diligence cycle. The platform is built around a continuous, risk-based process that recognises due diligence is never complete because supply chains evolve, markets shift, and new regulations emerge.
MINEAI provides a first-pass view of supply chain networks to flag potential risks.
MAP builds on this with supplier-confirmed data to improve traceability.
SURVEIL overlays external intelligence to create a more detailed and evolving risk profile.
ASSURE applies the right assessments to determine whether risks are real, independently verifies evidence, and issues corrective actions. Suppliers cycle back through ASSURE until risks are managed and progress is demonstrable.
This integrated workflow means SUPPLIERASSURANCE not only identifies and assesses risks but also drives mitigation and continuous improvement, something most platforms simply cannot provide.
Achieve multi-tier visibility and transparency across global supply chains.
Monitor supplier risks in real time to strengthen compliance and resilience.
Conduct targeted due diligence and produce defensible, compliant evidence.
Evaluate ESG performance and drive continuous improvement across your supply chain.
Meet OEM expectations with consistent, defensible due diligence reporting.