The Compliance Map, a developer of environmental compliance software and supply chain solutions, has launched the Compliance Map Origin Determination Module, designed to simplify origin tracking within a complex manufacturing supply chain.
Establishing the country of origin is important to benefit from free trade arrangements e.g. European Free Trade Association, Association of South East Asian Nations and the North American Free Trade Agreement. The consequences of incorrectly assuming that a product qualifies under certain rules of origin can be substantial, such as supply interruptions, penalties and sanctions. If the country of origin is incorrectly stated, goods may be seized by customs and fines imposed.
