On June 23, 2022, the US Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) Office on Trafficking in Persons (“OTIP”) issued a request for information (“RFI”) on forced labor, a form of human trafficking, in healthcare supply chains. This RFI is part of OTIP’s ongoing efforts to seek public comments to inform implementation of Executive Order 14001 “A Sustainable Public Health Supply Chain“, the National Strategy for a Resilient Public Health Supply Chain, and other related efforts on forced labor.
In scoping its review, HHS is seeking comments on:
- Information on monitoring forced labor in the procurement of healthcare services.
- Information on monitoring forced labor in the procurement of healthcare products.
- Information on training and public awareness on forced labor in healthcare supply chains.
- Information on research and data on forced labor in healthcare supply chains.
Responses should be submitted via email to EndTrafficking@acf.hhs.gov with “RFI: Forced Labor in Healthcare Supply Chains” in the subject. Submissions can include attachments of or links to any supporting documentation (e.g., research, training materials, policies, data). Responses are due by July 25, 2022.
Author
Kerry B. Contini
Kerry Contini is a partner in the Firm's International Trade practice and Global Sanctions Investigations group, specializing in sanctions and export controls. She helps multinational companies navigate these ever-changing rules and guides them through investigations when compliance issues occur. Kerry provides strategic advice on related geopolitical risks, human rights, and supply chain issues.
Kerry has been ranked by Chambers Global and Chambers USA, with clients highlighting that "her advice and solutions are business-focused" and that she is "very practical and easy to work with." Legal 500 reported a client as stating that "Kerry is thoughtful, practical, efficient, and has really invested in getting to know our business and our team."
Kerry has been quoted by the Wall Street Journal, Global Investigations Review, Bloomberg Law, the National Law Journal and Asian Legal Business. She is an editor of the Firm's Global Supply Chain Compliance Blog and is a regular contributor to the Firm's Global Sanctions & Export Controls Blog.
Kerry is passionate about inclusion and diversity and is involved in the BakerWomen DC and regional leadership. She has maintained an active pro bono practice throughout her career at Baker McKenzie, primarily focusing on public international law, animal advocacy and election protection.
Kerry has been with Baker McKenzie since she was a summer associate in 2005. She started as an associate in 2006.
