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End-to-end sourcing, vendor qualification, logistics, and traceability for PV materials and components—covering raw inputs, contracts, trade compliance, and risk-resilient planning.

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Supply Chain & Procurement

Why Solar Companies Can’t Ignore the Forced Labor Enforcement Task Force

The Forced Labor Enforcement Task Force, established under the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA), has fundamentally reshaped solar supply chain compliance since June 2022. For photovoltaic industry professionals, understanding this enforcement mechanism is no longer optional—it directly determines whether your solar modules clear U.S. Customs or face detention and seizure at the border.
The Task Force operates on a rebuttable presumption: all goods wholly or partially manufactured in China’s Xinjiang region are presumed products of forced labor and banned from importation unless importers provide clear and …