Supply Chain Due Diligence

Brazil Updates Slave Labour 'Dirty List' With 169 New Employers

In April 2026, Brazil’s Ministry of Labour updated its public ‘dirty list’ of employers found to have used slave‑like labour conditions, adding 169 new entries and removing 225 after final administrative decisions, for a total of around 613 listed employers. This enlarges the pool of companies and individuals facing serious ESG and human‑rights scrutiny in Brazil – including high‑profile names such as BYD and Amado Batista – under a 2024 ordinance that ties listing to significant financial, remediation and due‑diligence commitments, raising counterparty and reputational risk for business partners and investors.

10 Apr 2026, 13:17g1.globo.comBrazil

Germany: Economy Ministry Upholds ASTAC Disciplinary Complaint and Orders BAFA to Improve LkSG Complaint Handling

Germany’s Economy Ministry has ordered the regulator (BAFA) to improve LkSG complaint procedures following a successful March 2026 disciplinary challenge by a trade union. This shift toward greater transparency and complainant access signals more rigorous enforcement oversight and increases the likelihood of formal investigations into corporate supply chain practices.

9 Apr 2026, 09:44business-humanrights.orgGermany

Swiss Federal Council Opens Consultation on Federal Act on Sustainable Corporate Governance (LGDE)

Switzerland has launched a public consultation on the draft Federal Act on Sustainable Corporate Governance (LGDE), proposing mandatory human rights and environmental due diligence for very large enterprises. The draft introduces significant compliance risks for in-scope groups, including administrative fines of up to 3% of global turnover and potential exclusion from public procurement for reporting or due diligence failures.

7 Apr 2026, 11:10cms.news.admin.chSwitzerland

US House Panel Recommends Repeal of SEC Conflict-Minerals Disclosure Requirements

A US House committee has recommended repealing Dodd-Frank conflict mineral disclosure requirements, signaling a potential end to SEC-mandated supply chain reporting. If enacted, businesses would see a significant reduction in mandatory ESG compliance costs, though pressure for transparency may persist through voluntary frameworks and international standards.

6 Apr 2026, 19:38govinfo.govUnited States

OECD Analyses Reporting Requirements in Social and Environmental Due Diligence Legislation

The OECD has identified significant fragmentation in reporting requirements across global due diligence laws, including the EU CSDDD, CSRD, and US UFLPA. Firms must manage overlapping data-collection burdens while tracking emerging policy moves toward international standardization and interoperable digital reporting formats.

6 Apr 2026, 19:38oecd.orgGlobalEuropean UnionUnited KingdomAustraliaCanadaNorwayGermanyFranceUnited States

OECD Maps Social and Environmental Due Diligence Legislation Across 11 Jurisdictions

The OECD has released a comprehensive mapping of 21 social and environmental due diligence laws across 11 jurisdictions, benchmarking them against international standards. This synthesis provides a critical baseline for companies to align global supply chain compliance and disclosure programs with diverging regional legal requirements.

6 Apr 2026, 19:30oecd.orgGlobal

New York Senate Bill S9740 Proposes Environmental Due Diligence and Remediation Fund for Large Fashion Sellers

New York has introduced the Fashion Environmental Accountability Act (S9740), requiring large apparel and footwear sellers to map supply chains and conduct mandatory environmental and human rights due diligence. If enacted, businesses must prepare for rigorous Tier 1-4 transparency, science-based climate targets, and chemical management disclosures, backed by significant daily penalties for non-compliance.

6 Apr 2026, 18:44nysenate.govUnited States

Netherlands Plans International Responsible Business Conduct Act to Implement CSDDD With Q2 2027 Submission Target

The Dutch government has scheduled the submission of the International Responsible Business Conduct Act for Q2 2027 to transpose the EU CSDDD. This confirms the legislative trajectory for mandatory human rights and environmental due diligence, requiring large firms to align supply chain oversight with upcoming Dutch statutory requirements.

5 Apr 2026, 06:02open.overheid.nlNetherlands

EU Renews Ukraine Territorial-Integrity Sanctions and Sets Out Guidance on Payment Services

The EU has extended the Ukraine territorial-integrity sanctions regime until 15 September 2026, updating the list of designated individuals and entities. Businesses must immediately refresh screening tools and apply enhanced due diligence to mitigate circumvention risks, particularly within financial and payment services.

5 Apr 2026, 05:29eur-lex.europa.euEuropean Union

Netherlands Issues 2025 Progress Letter on National Action Plan for Business and Human Rights

The Netherlands has advanced its National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights, integrating EU CSDDD and Forced Labour Regulation requirements into national policy and procurement. Businesses must anticipate heightened due diligence scrutiny to maintain eligibility for public contracts and government support, particularly regarding high-risk imports and conflict-zone operations.

4 Apr 2026, 11:51open.overheid.nlNetherlands

UK Updates Russia Sanctions General Trade Licence For Sectoral Business Enterprise Software And Technology

The UK has extended the General Trade Licence for business enterprise software under Russia sanctions, maintaining a compliance pathway through 30 October 2026. Firms must strictly adhere to registration and legacy contract requirements to avoid individual licensing burdens while managing software access for Russian subsidiaries.

4 Apr 2026, 10:56assets.publishing.service.gov.ukUnited Kingdom

German Agriculture Ministry Submits EUDR Simplification Proposals to European Commission

Germany has submitted formal proposals to the European Commission to simplify EUDR implementation, ahead of a late-April 2026 deadline for the Commission to present further administrative relief options. If adopted, these changes would significantly reduce the compliance burden for downstream operators and small-scale producers by shifting due diligence focus to the point of first entry into the EU market.

3 Apr 2026, 18:09bmleh.deEuropean UnionGermany

US H.R. 8169: Expedited Consideration of Entity List Changes

US House Bill 8169 proposes to expedite congressional review for modifications to the Entity List, streamlining the process for adding or removing trade-restricted entities. This shift toward faster regulatory action increases the need for dynamic supply chain screening and heightens the risk of sudden disruptions to international trade partnerships.

2 Apr 2026, 17:34congress.govUnited States

Textile Exchange Materials Matter Standard Effective 2026 With Mandatory Certification From 2027

Textile Exchange has finalized its Materials Matter Standard (MMS), consolidating legacy certification schemes into a single framework effective December 2026 and mandatory by end-2027. This shift requires textile manufacturers to align chemical management and sustainability reporting with outcome-based criteria to maintain market access and meet tightening global PFAS compliance expectations.

2 Apr 2026, 09:01textileexchange.orgGlobal

European Parliament Resolution on EUDR Country Risk List Implementing Regulation

The European Parliament has formally challenged the EUDR country risk list methodology, calling for the repeal of the current implementing regulation due to data flaws and procedural concerns. While non-binding, this move signals high political pressure to revise risk classifications, potentially shifting due diligence burdens for operators sourcing from currently 'low-risk' regions.

2 Apr 2026, 08:50eur-lex.europa.euEuropean Union

Switzerland and Ukraine Conclude Reconstruction Cooperation Agreement

Switzerland and Ukraine have formalized a bilateral reconstruction agreement (FF 2026 798) to finance Swiss-led projects in critical infrastructure and manufacturing through 2036. Eligible Swiss firms gain a dedicated, state-financed procurement channel that mandates strict adherence to export controls, anti-corruption, and sustainability standards as core contract conditions.

2 Apr 2026, 08:34fedlex.admin.chSwitzerlandUkraine

Japan METI and MHLW Establish Taskforce to Secure Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices and Medical Supplies Affected by Middle East Situation

Japan has established a joint ministerial taskforce to address supply chain vulnerabilities for pharmaceuticals and medical devices linked to geopolitical instability in the Middle East. Businesses should anticipate increased government scrutiny of supply resilience and potential future measures to ensure the stable availability of critical medical supplies.

1 Apr 2026, 19:46meti.go.jpJapan

Switzerland Publishes NCSC Semi-Annual Cybersecurity Report Including First Mandatory Critical-Infrastructure Incidents

Switzerland's NCSC released its 2025/II report, confirming the operational status of mandatory 24-hour cyber-incident reporting for critical infrastructure since April 2025. Operators must ensure rapid detection and reporting protocols are integrated into risk management to address increasingly targeted AI-driven and supply-chain threats.

1 Apr 2026, 19:06cms.news.admin.chSwitzerland

NEN Publishes Amendment to NEN‑ISO 22095 on Chain‑of‑Custody Claims

The Netherlands (NEN) has published an amendment to ISO 22095, tightening the criteria for making specific product-level claims within chain-of-custody frameworks. Companies must verify that their sustainability and origin claims do not exceed the physical assurance level provided by their supply chain model to avoid greenwashing risks.

1 Apr 2026, 18:41nen.nlNetherlands

China MOFCOM Launches Two Trade Barrier Investigations Into US Supply-Chain And Green-Product Measures

China's Ministry of Commerce has launched two trade-barrier investigations into US supply chain and green-product measures as of March 2026. This retaliatory move signals escalating trade tensions that could lead to Chinese countermeasures affecting high-tech exports, green energy investments, and global supply chain stability.

31 Mar 2026, 21:29mofcom.gov.cnChinaUnited States