Country of Origin Marking on US Imports
China Compulsory Certificate Mark (CCC)
CE Marking for the European Economic Area
Regulations, compliance standards, and industry requirements are important considerations in supply chain management, because the cost and availability of products can be heavily impacted by these regulations.
This page highlights many of the major regulations, but there are many others not covered here. Taking a look at relevant industry associations is a good place to find other specific regulations. You can also always reach out to your librarian for help!
Below is a chart with guidance on regulation and standards by type.
| Chemicals/Hazardous Materials | Food/Agriculture | Minerals | Medical/Pharmaceutical | Transportation |
| What Are PFAS? (Assent) | Food Safety Modernization Act (FDA) | Extended Minerals Reporting Template (RMI) |
DSCSA (FDA) | Hazardous Materials Transportation (FMCSA) |
| Understanding REACH (ECHA) | Food Traceability List (FDA) | US Conflict Minerals (SEC) | UDI System (FDA) | Transporting Hazardous Materials (OSHA) |
| Compliance FAQs: RoHS (NIST) | Country of Origin Labelling (USDA) | EU Conflict Minerals | CGMP (FDA) | |
| TSCA Import-Export Requirements (EPA) | Minerals Due Diligence (RMI) | EU Medical Device Regulation | ||
| Waste Framework Directive (ECHA) | Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals (OECD) | Medical Device Regulations (WHO) |
ASSIST: Military specifications.
ASTM Compass: Large collection of industry leading standards focused on engineering disciplines, including biomedical, chemical, civil, environmental, geological, health and safety, industrial, materials science, mechanical, and solar engineering.
IEEE Xplore: Includes IEEE standards. You can search for standards by selecting "standards" from the dropdown menu of the searchbar:
NFPA Codes: The National Fire Association's freely available access to fire safety codes and standards.
MADCAD: Access to national and international building and construction codes and standards.
SAE MOBILUS: Includes access to current SAE standards. To find the standards, select "standards" from the upper righthand navigation bar:
Below are a list of acts, laws, and regulations on the use of forced labor, slavery, and human trafficking.
Tariff Act of 1930, Section 307: A summary produced by the Congressional Research Service that describes how Section 307 prohibits the importation of products created using forced labor.
Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act (TFTEA): Prohibits all products made using forced labor from being imported into the United States. Enforced by Customs and Border Protection, although suppliers are responsible for supply chain due diligence.
The California Transparency in Supply Chains Act: A resource guide for complying with California's Transparency in Supply Chains Act, including model disclosure practices and compliance recommendations.
Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA): Focused specifically on supporting enforcement of the prohibition on the importation of goods into the US manufactured in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, or Xinjiang.
UFLPA Entity List: entities that use forced labor in Xinjiang.
Modern Slavery Act (United Kingdom): Provides specific language of the act as well as guidelines for businesses.
Corporate Duty of Vigilance Law (France): A list of FAQ's surrounding this law provided by the European Coalition for Corporate Justice.
Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (Germany): Provides at-a-glance explanations of the act's coverage as well as FAQ's and implementation guidelines.
Customs Tariff Act (Canada): Explanation of the act written by Bennett Jones.
Modern Slavery Act (Australia): The United Nations' analysis of Australia's Modern Slavery Act.
Guiding Principles from the United Nations: A set of guidelines for States and companies to prevent, address and remedy human rights abuses committed in business operations.
