California Releases Compliance Guide for Transparency in Supply Chains Act
California Attorney General Kamala Harris announced on April 13 a new guide to help businesses comply with the California Transparency in Supply Chains Act (here). The “Resource Guide” (here) includes an explanation of the California law’s requirements, and recommendations for…
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complying with format and content requirements. The 2010 law “requires large retailers and manufacturers that do business in California to disclose on their websites their efforts to eradicate slavery and human trafficking from their direct supply chain for tangible goods offered for sale,” said the press release. Although businesses aren’t obligated to put in place new measures, they have to include information on any efforts to verify supply chains, audit suppliers, and certify that materials incorporated into products comply with supplier country laws on slavery and human tracking. Company websites must also disclose any internal accountability or training programs.