Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act: Regulatory Compliance

Description

What it means for the Food and Beverage Industry:

CFIA and Regulatory reporting:

Food and beverage supply chains are often global, complex, and heavily reliant on agricultural and raw material inputs—areas that regulators and advocacy groups view as higher risk for forced labour and child labour. This Act is not only a legal compliance issue but also a reputational and commercial one, as transparency expectations continue to rise across the industry.

Webinar Overview :

Canada’s Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act introduces new transparency and reporting obligations for many organizations involved in the production, sale, and importation of goods. For food and beverage businesses—where supply chains often extend across borders and involve multiple tiers—understanding these obligations and complying with them is critical due to the penalties and risks involved.

This webinar provides a practical, plain language overview of the Act, with a focus on how it applies to the food and beverage sector. Participants will gain a clear understanding of who is subject to the Act, what must be reported, key compliance deadlines, and how to identify and manage forced labour and child labour risks within their supply chains.

The presentation will be delivered by Delaney Vun, Partner at Fillmore Riley LLP.

What you will learn:

By attending this webinar, participants will:

• Understand the purpose and scope of the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act
• Learn which businesses are required to comply, including importers, manufacturers, distributors, and parent companies
• Have a high-level understanding of the annual reporting requirements, including mandatory disclosures and approval processes
• Identify the offences, penalties, and reputational risks associated with non‑compliance
• Explore how forced labour and child labour risks can arise in food and beverage supply chains, including agriculture, ingredients, packaging, and transportation
• Gain practical insights into risk identification, due diligence, and compliance strategies appropriate for businesses of all sizes

Who Should Attend:

This webinar is intended for:

• Food and beverage manufacturers, processors, and co‑packers
• Importers and exporters of food, ingredients, and beverage products
• Wholesalers, distributors, and retailers
• Business owners, executives, and senior managers
• Supply chain, procurement, and sourcing professionals
• Legal, compliance, ESG, and risk management professionals
• Anyone responsible for regulatory compliance or supply chain oversight

Whether your organization is directly subject to the Act or indirectly affected through customers, suppliers, or partners, this session will provide valuable insight.

Key Takeaways After this webinar,

• A high-level understanding of their obligations under the Act
• Greater awareness of where forced labour and child labour risks may exist in food and beverage supply chains
• Practical guidance on how to prepare for annual reporting requirements
• An overview of best practices for managing and documenting supply chain risk
• Increased confidence in responding to customer, investor, or stakeholder questions about ethical sourcing and compliance