India tightens its import rules by moving to ban goods produced using forced labour. Multiple reports say the policy targets imports where forced labour is used in production, tightening screening and compliance expectations for trading partners. The change is presented as part of India’s broader effort to strengthen supply-chain controls and align import practices with labour and human rights concerns. The outlets describe the measure as an import restriction rather than a domestic prohibition, meaning affected products are not permitted to enter the Indian market if they are linked to forced labour in their production process. The reporting also indicates the government is putting additional procedures in place to enforce the ban, with importers likely required to provide assurances or documentation demonstrating that goods are not made with forced labour. While details of implementation can vary by reporting, the core point across sources is that India is introducing tighter import regulations that prohibit forced-labour-linked goods and increase oversight to prevent such products from being imported.