Social due diligence is becoming increasingly complex. Not because of a single new obligation, but due to the combined effect of regulations such as the CSRD, ESRS, the EU Taxonomy, SFDR and the EU Forced Labour Regulation. As a result, many organisations work in silos and end up duplicating efforts.
From April 2026 onwards, Intire will organise a broader series of sessions focused on Social Due Diligence. These sessions zoom in on specific elements of SDD and translate regulatory requirements into concrete choices and practical application.
The series kicks off with an expert-led training: EU Forced Labour Regulation. This is a one-day training on 21 April, combining legal requirements with the realities of enforcement. The focus is on what the law demands, how investigators operate, and what your due diligence needs to demonstrate.
More information about the full programme can be found at the bottom of this page.
Trainers
Andreea Holwerda-Gavrila | Human Rights and Due Diligence Lawyer at Intire
Andreea has over 15 years of international experience, with a focus on legal sustainability standards such as the UNGPs, OECD Guidelines, EU Taxonomy, EU Forced Labour Regulation, EU Pay Transparency Directive, EU AI Regulation and other relevant legislation. She holds an LLM in Law & Technology and an LLM in International & EU Law, and is admitted to the Bar of England and Wales.
Helen Gordos | Training & Development Specialist at MSOICU
With over 30 years in law enforcement and more than 12 specialising in modern slavery,
Helen is a former Tactical Advisor to the National Crime Agency with operational experienceacross Europe, Nigeria and Indonesia. A recipient of multiple Chief Constable Commendations and a qualified Learning & Development professional, she brings
exceptional investigative and strategic depth to questions of supply chain exploitation.
Victoria Wilde | Training & Development Specialist at MSOICU
Victoria has 28 years in law enforcement, with over 6 specialising in modern slavery and human trafficking. A former National Interview Advisor for the National Crime Agency, she led victim engagement and has represented the UK on best practice in victim engagement at the United Nations in Vienna. She contributes to European law enforcement training through CEPOL and, in 2025, delivered capacity-building workshops to ten countries across the
ASEANAPOL network.
Training Overview
Please note: the language of instruction during all sessions is English.
EU Forced Labour Regulation: The Law’s Requirement, the Investigator’s Lens (office + lunch included) | 21 April
A specialist lawyer and two senior investigators who have worked forced labour cases from the inside, translate the EU Forced Labour Regulation into the due diligence your company needs to build.
On 14 December 2027, EU Forced Labour Regulation (EUFLR) enters into application. EUFLR is a binding prohibition on placing, making available, or exporting any product made with forced labour on the EU market. This is hard law. It applies to every economic operator, every sector, every tier of the supply chain.
The scale of exposure is significant. The Regulation’s own recitals cite an estimated 27.6 million people in forced labour situations in 2021. Risk spans textiles, agriculture, solar panels electronics, pharmaceuticals and beyond. Research commissioned by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs (February 2025) identified thirty high-to-very-high-risk product categories imported into the Netherlands alone, and flagged two of its top five import partners, the United States and China, as high and very high risk respectively.
Knowing the law is only the starting point. The EU FLR’s enforcement architecture: competent authority investigations, customs controls, due diligence scrutiny, mirrors the investigative methodologies used in modern slavery and labour exploitation cases. The ILO’s 2025 revised forced labour indicators are the operational lens through which investigators will assess your supply chain. Your due diligence must speak that same language.
Designed toequip you with the knowledge to understand not just what the law requires, but how enforcement actually works, what investigators look for, and what your documentation must demonstrate.
Time: 9:00–16:00
Fee: €960
Deep Dive 1: The How of Grievance Mechanisms (Intire office) | 30 June 2026
New European legislation makes grievance mechanisms and remediation processes no longer optional. With the EU Forced Labour Regulation and stricter due diligence requirements, organisations must have robust grievance mechanisms in place to identify risks in the value chain at an early stage and prevent sanctions or reputational damage.
In this intensive half-day training, you will learn how to design and operate effective grievance mechanisms that meet international standards and European legislation. Topics include accessibility for vulnerable groups, governance, confidentiality, appropriate remediation and measuring effectiveness.
Time: 9:30–13:30
Fee: €599
Who should attend: Professionals in sustainability, compliance, HR, supply chain and operations who are responsible for setting up or improving grievance and remediation processes within their organisation.
Deep Dive 2: ILO and other indicators on forced labour (office/online) | 2 July
This training equips compliance, procurement, legal and sustainability teams with the
knowledge and tools to identify forced labour risks using the revised ILO indicators and to
meet the due diligence requirements of the EU Forced Labour Regulation and related
legislation, including the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CS3D).
The 2025 revised ILO indicators introduce important updates, including a dedicated section
on state-imposed forced labour, covering labour transfer schemes targeting ethnic or
religious minorities, compulsory work as political punishment, and the abuse of exceptions
such as prison labour.
After this session you will leave able to:
- Apply the 11 revised ILO indicators to real supply chain and procurement scenarios
- Recognise state-imposed forced labour and the evidentiary challenges it presents
- Map compliance gaps and propose practical remediation and supplier engagement
- measures
- Prepare for regulatory scrutiny ahead of the December 2027 enforcement date
Time: 9:00–13:00
Fee: €599
Who should attend: This event is designed for professionals working in procurement, supplier management, legal, compliance, risk, sustainability, ESG, HR, audit, and internal controls. Senior leaders and board members with supply chain governance responsibility are also warmly welcomed.
Deep Dive 3: Going through the EU Guidelines on EUFLR (office/online) | 2 July
The European Commission is expected to publish official guidance on the EU Forced Labour Regulation (FLR) in June 2026, setting out how enforcement authorities will assess forced labour risks, what constitutes a ‘substantiated concern’, and how the FLR interacts with existing due diligence frameworks. This guidance will be a critical reference document for companies across all sectors and supply chains.
This three-hour deep dive, delivered two weeks after publication, provides a structured
analysis of the Commission’s guidelines, translating regulatory language into actionable
compliance steps for your company. With limited time between the guidance publication
(June 2026) and full enforcement (December 2027), this session is designed for companies that wish to operationalise the guidance without delay.
After this session you will leave able to:
- Take concrete steps toward meeting FLR obligations ahead of the enforcement date
- Apply the key provisions of the EC guidance within your organisation
- Understand how it connects to CS3D, ILO indicators, and other compliance frameworks
- Use the EU risk database to prioritise due diligence efforts
- Identify gaps between current practice and the compliance standard
- Know what to communicate to suppliers and how to document your due diligence trail
Time: 13:30 – 16:30
Fee: €490
Who should attend: professionals working in legal, compliance, risk, procurement, or supplier management. Those responsible for sustainability, ESG, or corporate responsibility will find direct value, as will audit and internal control teams. Senior leaders with supply chain governance responsibility are also encouraged to attend.
Combi deals
- All 4 sessions: €2,250 per participant (Save €400 | Regular price: €2,650)
- Gain EUFLR expertise while reducing your investment by 15%.
Multiple participants from the same company save more
- 2-4 people: 10% discount on any package
- 5+ people: Have a look at our customized in-house training solutions or contact us for a personalised offer
- For other combinations or multiple participants from the same organisation, please contact us.
These trainings are also available in-company. Please contact us if you are interested.
