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Nevin Al Sukari - Sana'a - The move was driven by EU lawmakers concerned about human rights in the Chinese province of Xinjiang. — Reuters pic
BRUSSELS, April 23 — The European Parliament approved rules today to ban in the EU the sale, import and export of goods made using forced labour.
Why it’s important
The move was driven by EU lawmakers concerned about human rights in the Chinese province of Xinjiang. The United States enacted a similar law in 2021 to safeguard its market from products potentially tainted by human rights abuses in Xinjiang, where the US government says China is committing genocide against Uyghur Muslims.
China denies abuses in Xinjiang, a major cotton producer that also supplies much of the world’s materials for solar panels.
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How it works
National authorities in the 27-country bloc or the executive Commission will be able to investigate suspicious goods, supply chains, and manufacturers. Preliminary investigations should be wrapped up within 30 working days.
If a product is deemed to have been made using forced labour, it will no longer be possible to sell it in the EU market and shipments will be intercepted at the EU’s borders.
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Key quote
“Today, worldwide, 28 million people are trapped in the hands of human traffickers and states who force them to work for little or no pay. Europe cannot export its values while importing products made with forced labour. The fact that the EU finally has a law to ban these products is one of the biggest achievements of this mandate,” Maria-Manuel Leitao-Marques, a Portuguese Member of the Alliance of Socialists and Democrats in the Parliament, said.
What’s next
The EU Parliament approved the law with a large majority of 555 votes in favour, six against, and 45 abstentions.
It still needs approval from EU countries to enter into force - a final step that is usually a formality which approves laws with no changes.
EU countries will have to start applying the law within three years. — Reuters
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