Supply Chain Traceability
& Compliance Solutions

Navigate US & EU forced labor regulations and brand compliance requirements
Build complete, verifiable supply chain traceability for your business

Your Situation

Whatever the scenario, the core question is: can you prove your supply chain is clean?

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Buyer Audit Requirements

"My buyer wants traceability documents, but I don't have them"

  • Brand compliance audits
  • Supply chain declarations
  • Third-party audit support
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CBP Detention

"CBP detained my shipment and wants evidence—what do I do?"

  • CBP information request response
  • Evidence package preparation
  • US legal counsel coordination
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Proactive Compliance

"I want to prepare before problems arise"

  • Supply chain risk assessment
  • Traceability system setup
  • Documentation framework

What We Deliver

Not just a report—a complete traceability capability system

Policy Framework

  • Compliance Management Policy — Define goals, principles, and red lines
  • Responsibility Matrix — Procurement, QA, Legal accountability
  • Supplier Qualification Standards — New supplier evaluation, high-risk region criteria
  • Periodic Review Mechanism — Annual audits, risk response protocols

Process Design

  • Procurement Review Process — Compliance check before PO
  • Supplier Due Diligence — Verification, on-site audits, documentation
  • Material Traceability — Batch matching, source tracking, chain integrity
  • Exception Handling — Issue response and remediation procedures

Digital Tools

  • Supplier Mapping Platform — Visualize multi-tier supply chain
  • Document Management — Centralized certificates, declarations, audit reports
  • Risk Monitoring Dashboard — Real-time forced labor entity list tracking
  • Evidence Package Generator — One-click CBP-ready documentation

Response Support

  • CBP Detention Response — Information request reply preparation
  • US Legal Coordination — Work with trade lawyers for legal proceedings
  • Brand Audit Support — On-site audit assistance
  • Ongoing Advisory — Regulatory updates, strategy adjustment

Core Traceability Challenges

Why most companies struggle with supply chain compliance

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Limited Supply Chain Visibility

Most companies only know their Tier 1 suppliers. Tier 2, 3, and beyond remain opaque. Raw materials may pass through multiple intermediaries before reaching you.

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Broken Evidence Chains

Purchase orders, production records, and shipping documents don't reconcile—quantities, dates, and batches mismatch. In 2024, 48% of detained shipments were ultimately denied entry.

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Non-Compliant Documentation

CBP requires specific formats and content. Supplier declarations, origin certificates, and process documentation must meet particular standards—incomplete or incorrect submissions are rejected.

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Unclear Risk Prioritization

Complex products contain hundreds or thousands of components. Full traceability is impractical. Without a methodology to identify high-risk materials, resources are wasted on blind efforts.

Industry Solutions

Every product has a traceability chain—we help you map it out

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Solar Industry

Typical product: Solar modules

Quartz
Mining · Screening
Purification to 99%+
Metallurgical Si
Arc furnace reduction
1800°C smelting
Polysilicon
Siemens process
CVD deposition
Wafers
Ingot pulling
Slicing · Cleaning
Cells
Diffusion · Texturing
Screen printing
Modules
Stringing · Lamination
Framing · Testing
Components: Cells · Glass · EVA · Backsheet · Aluminum frame · Junction box
📊 Enforcement Overview

Solar is the most heavily enforced forced labor enforcement sector. ~35% of global polysilicon comes from Xinjiang. CBP scrutinizes any module potentially containing Xinjiang polysilicon, even if assembled in third countries. In FY2024, $510M of Vietnamese solar products were detained.

📌 Case Study: Hoshine Silicon Industry
  • Background: World's largest metallurgical-grade silicon producer, headquartered in Xinjiang
  • Listed: June 2022, first day the US forced labor law took effect
  • Impact: Any downstream products using Hoshine materials are presumed made with forced labor
  • Ripple effect: Multiple Southeast Asian module makers detained for inability to prove polysilicon origin
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Apparel & Textiles

Typical product: Cotton T-shirt

Cotton Farm
Planting · Harvest
Ginning
Yarn
Cleaning · Carding
Spinning
Fabric
Weaving · Dyeing
Printing · Finishing
Garment
Cutting · Sewing
Pressing · QC
Finished
Packaging · Labels
Distribution
Components: Fabric · Thread · Labels · Buttons/Zippers · Packaging
📊 Enforcement Overview

Cotton is a statutory US forced labor law high-priority product. Xinjiang produces 85% of China's cotton, ~20% of global supply. In 2024, 771 apparel/textile shipments were detained, up 33.4% YoY.

📌 Case Study: Esquel Group
  • Background: One of the world's largest cotton shirt manufacturers, clients include Nike, Ralph Lauren
  • Listed: Changji Esquel Textile added in 2022
  • Controversy: Company commissioned independent ELEVATE audit, denied forced labor allegations
  • Latest: Removed from list Oct 2024, re-added Nov 2024 along with parent Esquel Group
  • Lesson: Even major brands struggle to prove innocence—supply chain transparency is critical
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Electronics

Typical product: Laptop

Raw Materials
Silicon · Cobalt · Lithium
Mining · Refining
Components
Wafers · Chips
Photolithography
PCB/Chips
Circuit design
Assembly · SMT
Assembly
Motherboard
Screen · Battery
Final Product
System install
Testing · Shipping
Key components: Motherboard · CPU · Memory · Storage · Display · Battery · Casing
⚠️ Complex products: A laptop may have 1000+ BOM items. We help identify which materials are high-risk (e.g., cobalt batteries, specific chips) to prioritize traceability efforts.
📊 Enforcement Overview

Electronics leads all sectors with 2,173 detentions in 2024. Automotive/aerospace surged 1,580% YoY. Enforcement focus has expanded from consumer electronics to auto parts, drones, and industrial equipment.

📌 Case Study: DJI
  • Background: Over 70% global consumer drone market share
  • Enforcement: CBP began detaining DJI drones in October 2024
  • Concern: Drones contain complex electronics, lithium batteries—supply chain spans multiple high-risk areas
  • Impact: Drone importers must prove complete origin of batteries, chips, sensors, and other key components
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Agriculture

Typical product: Tomato paste

Farm
Seedling · Planting
Cultivation
Harvest
Mechanical harvest
Collection
Processing
Crushing · Concentrating
Pasteurization
Blending
Recipe formulation
Seasoning
Finished
Canning · Sealing
Sterilization
Components: Tomato concentrate · Seasonings · Packaging · Labels
📊 Enforcement Overview

Tomatoes are a statutory US forced labor law high-priority product. Xinjiang produces ~70% of China's tomatoes and is the world's second-largest tomato paste exporter. Processed foods containing tomato ingredients (pizza sauce, canned tomatoes, sauces) are all subject to scrutiny.

📌 Case Study: COFCO Sugar
  • Background: COFCO subsidiary headquartered in Xinjiang, engaged in sugar, tomato, and fruit processing
  • Listed: December 2023, added to Forced Labor Entity List
  • Products: Sugar, tomato products, processed fruits
  • Lesson: Even major state-owned enterprises aren't exempt—downstream food processors must review their supply chains
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Lithium Batteries

Typical product: EV battery pack

Mining
Lithium · Cobalt
Nickel · Graphite
Refining
Chemical processing
Battery-grade materials
Cathode/Anode
Material synthesis
Electrode production
Cell Assembly
Stacking · Electrolyte
Sealing · Formation
Battery Pack
Module assembly
BMS · Testing
Key materials: Cathode · Anode · Separator · Electrolyte · BMS · Casing
📊 Enforcement Overview

Batteries are an emerging enforcement priority. Automotive/aerospace detentions surged 1,580% in 2024, largely due to battery components. DHS has added aluminum, lithium, and cobalt to high-priority materials. EV battery enforcement expected to increase significantly in 2025.

📌 Case Study: CATL & Gotion
  • Background: CATL is the world's largest EV battery maker; Gotion is a leading second-tier player
  • Congressional Investigation: June 2024, House report alleged both companies' supply chains are connected to Xinjiang forced labor
  • Allegations: Investigation found both source materials from entities already on the Forced Labor Entity List
  • Response: Both companies denied allegations, but Congress continues to pressure for their addition to the Entity List
  • Impact: Automakers using Chinese batteries face associated risks—complete battery supply chain traceability is essential

Free Tools

Self-service risk assessment—understand your compliance exposure

Why TraceProve

Specialized expertise, proven methodology

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Traceability is Our Core

Supplier mapping, evidence chain reconciliation, documentation—this is what we do best.

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Legal Support Network

For CBP detentions, we work with specialized US trade lawyers. Leave legal matters to the experts.

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Flexible Platform

Proprietary traceability platform, adaptable to different industries and company sizes.

Contact Us

Not sure what you need? Let's talk—we'll help you figure it out

Discuss Your Requirements

Whether you're handling an urgent situation or want to build compliance capability proactively, we can help analyze your situation and develop a plan.

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