New EU legislation—the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) and the Forced Labour Regulation—will soon reshape how companies must address human rights and working conditions in global supply chains. This panel will provide an overview of these pieces of legislation and what they mean for seafood producers, farmers, and their buyers. Speakers will discuss:
- What the new EU rules mean for seafood companies and their supply chains
- The role social compliance audits play in a company’s human rights due diligence
- How certification schemes and industry initiatives are adapting to strengthen trust and credibility
- Why companies need to go beyond audits