On 2 June 2026, together with Human Rights at Work, we hosted a practical discussion with the European Commission on how companies can prepare for the EU Forced Labour Regulation (EUFLR) and make use of the forthcoming EUFLR database.
During the webinar, we explored what the EUFLR means for companies, what will be expected from them, and the tools the European Commission is currently developing to support implementation, particularly the forced labour database and implementation guidelines.
Together with Javier Martín Cerracín (EU Commission), Cecilia Barral Diego (CORE) and Liesbeth Unger (Human Rights at Work) and moderated by Lisa Szeponik (CORE), we discussed:
- What does the EUFLR entail?
- What will be expected of companies?
- How will authorities enforce the EUFLR?
- What tools is the EU Commission currently developing and how can they support companies?
- How can companies tailor, strengthen and complement existing practices to enhance their approach to forced labor risk assessments?
- How can the EUFLR database support companies’ human rights due diligence?
With more than 400 registrations and over 80 questions submitted, the session highlighted both the importance of this topic to businesses and the value of hearing directly from policymakers and experts about the practical implications of the EUFLR as companies prepare for its application.
While many questions were addressed during the live session, some remained unanswered. To help address these, CORE and Human Rights at Work have compiled a Q&A document covering the key questions raised by participants.
You can download the Q&A document below. We hope you find this resource useful in your assessments.
If you would like to discuss your EUFLR strategy and implementation further, please feel free to reach out to Lisa Szeponik or click the button below to view our EUFLR Services.
