The government approved Prime Minister Netanyahu's proposal to ban the import of goods produced wholly or partially through forced labor, according to Channel 12 reports. The decision includes a comprehensive implementation mechanism, including a designated authority, professional criteria for identification, reporting, and appeal mechanisms.
The Israeli government approved a proposal by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to ban the import of goods produced through forced labor, Channel 12 reported on Sunday. The decision mandates the establishment of a comprehensive implementation mechanism, including a designated authority to issue decisions, professional criteria to identify forced-labor products, reporting procedures, and appeal mechanisms. The move comes amid international scrutiny of forced labor in global supply chains. As The Zioneer reported on July 24, the United States imposed tariffs on 60 trading partners, including Israel, citing insufficient action against forced labor. The new ban is expected to bring Israel's trade policy closer to US and EU standards.
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