Sri Lanka, July 14 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in a gazette notification, has prohibitted the importation of any goods that are mined, produced or manufactured wholly or partly by forced labour.

The order has been isued by the President in terms of the powers vested in him under the Imports and Exports (Control) Act.

According to the gazette notification, importers of goods originating from any notified entity or country shall furnish such documentary evidence, declarations or certification as may be prescribed by the Director General of Customs, from time to time, to establish that the goods sought to be imported are not mined, produced or manufactured wholly or partly by forced labour.

"The Minister may, from time to time...