Explained: Why India has banned imports of goods made with forced labour
India's Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) announced a ban on imports of goods produced using forced labour, effective 30 days after publication in the Official Gazette. The new provision allows the government to prohibit specific goods based on inquiries into their production methods, aligning with the International Labour Organization's definition of forced labour. This move comes amid ongoing investigations by the US Trade Representative into forced labour practices in 60 economies, including India.