Forced Labor Enforcement: CBP’s Latest Seizure Sends “Strong Message” to the Trade Community
By EsqSocial Corporation 11/05/21
On May 4, 2021, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced the seizure of a shipment containing 3.97 million nitrile disposable gloves that, according to CBP, is directly linked to forced labor practices in Malaysia. Per the announcement, the seizure of these products — which were produced by a subsidiary of Top Glove Corporation Bhd. and were, presumptively, intended for use as personal protective equipment (PPE) — sends a “clear message” to the trade community that, when it comes to...
By: Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP