Audience:
Open industry. All apparel and footwear industry professionals, regardless of AAFA membership, are encouraged to participate.
Description:
As global expectations around supply chain transparency continue to evolve, brands need greater confidence in the evidence that supports their sourcing claims. This webinar will explore the types of supply chain evidence organizations may be asked to provide under emerging regulations such as the EU Forced Labour Regulation (EUFLR), where brands commonly encounter challenges, and practical steps they can take today to strengthen their approach. Attendees will learn how forensic origin verification can complement existing traceability, supplier due diligence, and compliance programs by verifying whether a product is consistent with its claimed origin. The session will also examine how brands can use verified data to build stronger supply chain intelligence, support decision-making, and improve confidence in the information they rely on across complex supply chains.
Attendees of this webinar will learn:
- The types of evidence that support supply chain due diligence and origin claims.
- To identify common challenges brands face when substantiating sourcing and supply chain information.
- How forensic origin verification can strengthen supply chain intelligence and complement existing traceability programs.
Speaker:
Michela Mossali
Business Development Lead
Oritain
Michela Mossali is Business Development Lead at Oritain, bringing more than six years of experience helping fashion brands strengthen ESG performance, responsible sourcing practices, and supply chain transparency. She has previously held roles focused on legislative monitoring, policy analysis, government engagement, and strategy development, supporting brands as they navigate complex sourcing and compliance challenges.
Holding a Bachelor's degree in International Studies and a Master's degree in Human Rights, Michela has worked across European institutions in France and Austria, supporting portfolios covering migration, human rights, and environmental policy. This experience provides her with a strong policy perspective on sustainable fashion, responsible sourcing, and leather traceability.
AAFA Host:
Beth Hughes
Vice President, Trade and Customs Policy
AAFA
Beth Hughes is responsible for AAFA’s advocacy strategy on international trade and customs issues impacting the apparel and footwear industry. Beth oversees AAFA’s Trade and Customs Committee and leads the Coalition of Economic Partnerships in the Americas (CEPA). Beth also serves as a Cleared Advisor on the Industry Trade Advisory Committee 13: Customs Matters and Trade Facilitation advising the U.S Department of Commerce and the U.S. Trade Representative. Before joining AAFA, Beth worked at the International Dairy Foods Association and the USA Rice Federation covering agricultural trade policy issues. Beth earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science at George Washington University and received a Master of Arts in international affairs from Florida State University.
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