Labour-Intensive Companies Required to Submit Anti-Human Trafficking Declarations

Iraq – Labour-Intensive Companies Required to Submit Anti-Human Trafficking Declarations In line with Iraq’s annual action plan to combat human trafficking, the registrar of companies issued a new compliance obligations have been introduced for companies operating with labour-intensive activities. Key Regulatory Updates The requirement is issued pursuant to the 2025 national plan to combat human trafficking in Iraq Companies that employ manual or labour-intensive workforces are required to submit an official declaration The declaration must confirm the company’s adoption of corporate social responsibility policies aimed at preventing human trafficking   Required Declaration Must Confirm: Commitment to protecting workers’ rights Monitoring and oversight of supply chains Non-involvement in any exploitative or abusive labour practices Implementation of clear internal procedures to prevent human trafficking risks   Reporting Obligation The declaration must be submitted annually Submission is required to the competent government authority Documentation may be reviewed as part of compliance or inspection procedures What Companies Should Do Review current labour practices and internal policies Adopt or update anti-human trafficking and CSR policies Prepare the required formal declaration Ensure timely annual submission to the competent authority How Etihad Can Assist Etihad provides legal and regulatory advisory services to banks, financial institutions, and businesses, supporting compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and regulatory guidance issued by any competent authorities.