China Law Puts Fashion Brands in Compliance Bind, Ecotextile News

Ecotextile News cited a Morgan Lewis LawFlash written by partner Todd Liao, senior associate Margaret Luo, managing associate Mudan He, and associates Sylvia Hu and Fan Shi in its coverage of China’s new supply chain security regulations and the compliance challenges they present for global fashion brands.

The article highlights that routine supply chain audits, ESG diligence, and information-gathering activities conducted in China may face increased regulatory scrutiny under the new framework. Quoting from the LawFlash, it notes that regulators have “broad discretion to interpret what constitutes prohibited conduct,” raising concerns for companies seeking to comply with Western supply chain transparency and forced labor requirements while operating in China.

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