21-23 April 2026 | Barcelona, Spain

New E.U. Business and Human Rights Legislation is Coming: What This Means for Companies and How Social Audits Fit In

Apr 22 2026

10:30 - 11:15

CC 5.3

New E.U. legislation – the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) and the Forced Labor 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 E.U. 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

Speakers

Global Seafood Alliance

- Director of Social Responsiblity

The Consumer Goods Forum

- Director Sustainability

APSCA

- Director of External Affairs

UL Solutions

- Head of Advisory Services