# LaborShield

> Identifies foreign goods made with unfair labor practices to protect U.S. businesses and workers. (iPhone/iPad app by U.S. Department of Labor.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/laborshield/id1018240593 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [U.S. Department of Labor](https://appshunter.io/developer/433638196)
- Category: News, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 27 App Store ratings · 5 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 100 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-10-03
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/laborshield/id1018240593/reviews.md

## What is LaborShield?

LaborShield is a comprehensive resource developed by the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) to power American job creation by exposing foreign goods made with unfair trade practices. This app puts ILAB’s research right at the fingertips of American enterprise, showing labor risks in more than 145 countries and helping U.S. businesses pinpoint exactly where problems might occur. With country and sector-specific insights, LaborShield empowers companies to self-assess their supply chains, spot red flags early, and take action before foreign labor abuses harm their reputation or America’s workers.  Key things you can do with this app are:


1.	Identify foreign goods made with labor abuses;
2.	Strengthen supply chain resilience;
3.	Prevent the procurement and importation of goods made with forced labor;
4.	Review whether countries have strong laws and enforcement efforts;  
5.	See what businesses can do to mitigate reputational damage.

## Key features

- Identify goods made with labor abuses
- Strengthen supply chain resilience
- Prevent procurement of goods with forced labor
- Review country labor laws and enforcement
- Mitigate reputational damage

## Recent user reviews (5 of 5)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/laborshield/id1018240593/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Excludes "White" countries

*2023-06-04, version 2.4.1*

Only includes second and third world countries. Doesn't include statistics on the UK, the US, France, Germany, Canada, or Scandinavian countries. It's a really good app, like, REALLY good and the information is good. It's incomplete information, however, and has to be presumed to be willfully biased as such. That means that the information can't be used in good faith. I don't think the devs are a buncha racists, but I do think that their data set needs to not exclude facts.

Additionally, they have included countries not covered in the TDA report. If they can cover those countries, they can cover other countries that we share labor information with.

### 1/5 — No information on US child labor trafficking?

*2019-11-20, version 1.9*

Where is the information about child labor trafficking and exploitation in the United States??

### 3/5 — Great interface, info not too useful

*2019-06-13, version 1.7*

This app makes great steps towards the visibility of widespread child labor and forced labor practices around the world. On this note however, I was disturbed to notice the almost intentional lack of the USA in this app!! Using this app will make you feel like there is no forced or child labor in the USA, which allows all of us to ignore the signs and not provide aid.

Another issue is that it’s hard to use the info in this app to avoid brands and products that use child/forced labor. I know that the folks who produced this app can’t necessarily track that, but all the same I was a bit disappointed that I’m still left in the predicament of simply hoping that this cotton shirt wasn’t made with Afghani cotton.

Thanks!!

### 5/5 — Fantastic App

*2018-01-22, version 1.5*

This app is great! Super easy to use and provides quick access to information about forced labor and child labor by country and product. If everyone used this app, we’d be much better informed consumers.

### 5/5 — Forced labor

*2016-10-27, version 1.3.1*

Great tool to make the appropriate decision on not importing products produced in forced labor.

## Frequently asked questions about LaborShield

### What is LaborShield?

LaborShield is a resource developed by the U.S. Department of Labor to help American businesses identify foreign goods made with unfair trade practices and labor abuses. It provides insights into labor risks across more than 145 countries.

### Does LaborShield have ads?

No, LaborShield does not contain advertisements. It is a free resource provided by the U.S. Department of Labor.

### What devices support LaborShield?

LaborShield is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed to be accessible on iOS platforms.

### How often is LaborShield updated?

The latest version of LaborShield is 3.3, last updated on March 24, 2026. This indicates a commitment to keeping the information current.

### What is the age rating for LaborShield?

LaborShield has an age rating of 12+. This suggests the content is suitable for users aged 12 and older.

### Can LaborShield help prevent forced labor imports?

Yes, a key function of LaborShield is to help prevent the procurement and importation of goods made with forced labor by providing relevant insights and red flags.

### What kind of labor risks does LaborShield cover?

LaborShield covers labor risks in over 145 countries, including identifying foreign goods made with unfair trade practices and potential labor abuses. It also allows users to review country laws and enforcement efforts.

### Who developed LaborShield?

LaborShield was developed by the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL). This ensures the information is from a credible governmental source.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.3 — 2026-03-24

We have made formatting and branding adjustments to ensure consistency across materials.

### 3.2 — 2026-02-26

We have made formatting and branding adjustments to ensure consistency across materials.

### 3.1 — 2026-01-26

Internal links have been updated to ensure LaborShield remains current with the latest reports and enhanced filtering capabilities.

### 3.0 — 2025-09-26

Updated data from the Findings on the Worst Forms of Child Labor Report dated September 2025.

### 2.11 — 2025-03-17

We improved the way updated content will be delivered to the app.

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