EU CSDDD

European Union

Transposition deadline extended to July 2027. Member states have one additional year to incorporate the directive into national law.

German LkSG

Germany

BAFA issues its seventh enforcement action, targeting inadequate grievance mechanism accessibility at a direct supplier in South Asia.

India BRSR Core

India

SEBI extends mandatory disclosure obligations to the top 500 listed companies, up from the top 150, effective from FY 2025-26.

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Law Status Latest movement Updated
European Union
EU CSDDD

European Union

In force

Transposition deadline extended to July 2027

1 Jun 2026

EUDR

European Union

Delayed

Implementation pushed to December 2026

1 Jun 2026

EU FLR

European Union

In force

First investigation announced

1 Jun 2026

European Member States and UK
LkSG

Germany

In force

BAFA issues seventh enforcement action

1 Jun 2026

Loi de Vigilance

France

In force

Court of Cassation upholds expanded interpretation

1 Jun 2026

Apenhetsloven

Norway

In force

Third reporting cycle complete, 81 percent compliance

1 Jun 2026

WKDD

Netherlands

In force

First public register of compliant companies released

1 Jun 2026

UK MSA

United Kingdom

Updates pending

Mandatory due diligence amendment expected in autumn

1 Jun 2026

Swiss RBO

Switzerland

Under review

Federal Council reviewing scope expansion

1 Jun 2026

North America
US UFLPA

United States

In force

CBP entity list expanded by 23 new companies

1 Jun 2026

California SB 253 / SB 261

California, USA

Implementing

CARB releases final rulemaking, first reports due January 2027

1 Jun 2026

Canada FLCCA

Canada

In force

Second annual reporting cycle open, 68 percent first-year compliance

1 Jun 2026

Asia-Pacific
Australia MSA

Australia

Reform proposed

Independent review recommends mandatory due diligence and penalties

1 Jun 2026

Japan HRDD Guidelines

Japan

Voluntary

METI considers conversion to mandatory framework

1 Jun 2026

South Korea BHR Act

South Korea

In committee

Bill advances to National Assembly committee review

1 Jun 2026

Global South
India BRSR Core

India

Expanding

SEBI extends mandatory disclosure to top 500 listed companies

1 Jun 2026

Brazil DD Bill

Brazil

In Congress

Bill PL 572 advances through environmental committee

1 Jun 2026

Mexico Labour Reform

Mexico

In force

USMCA Rapid Response Mechanism invoked in two new cases

1 Jun 2026