Jurisdiction
For products sold in France
Law Summary
France’s Duty of Vigilance law mandates large French companies establish, implement, and publish plans to identify risks and prevent severe human rights violations and environmental damage associated with their own activities, subsidiaries, and key suppliers/subcontractors worldwide.
Law Obligation
- Companies must develop and implement a vigilance plan covering human rights risk.
- Organizations must conduct regular risk assessments of their operations and supply chains.
- Businesses must publish annual reports on plan implementation and effectiveness.
