DHS adds BGI Genomics and MGI to UFLPA list; companies reject forced-labor allegations
DHS's Federal Register notice lists BGI Genomics, MGI Tech and BGI Group under the forced-labor law. BGI Genomics denies forced labor, while MGI rejects the allegations and plans a challenge. The companies date the addition to October 28.
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Overview
The designation creates a rebuttable presumption that goods the listed entities produce, wholly or in part, are made with forced labor and are prohibited imports. It is an administrative designation, not a judicial finding about every shipment. The notice attributes the listing determinations to the DHS-chaired Forced Labor Enforcement Task Force. Its separate sourcing determination concerns BGI Genomics and BGI Group, not MGI. The public notice describes the government's asserted grounds; it does not make the underlying investigative evidence independently available.
Timeline
3 timeline entries on this page. Dates: October 28, 2026 to October 29, 2026
October 2026
MGI rejects the allegations and plans a challenge
Reaction
MGI's statement, signed October 28, identifies DHS's addition as that day and says it will assess legal remedies and seek removal.
[01]MGI Tech
The statement is signed October 28; a related post listing shows October 29. It rejects the allegations and says MGI will seek removal.
MGI Statement Regarding its Inclusion on the UFLPA Entity List · MGI TechOpening position paragraph, final paragraph and October 28 signature dateFederal Register publishes the three-company listing notice
Source release
The notice identifies BGI Genomics, MGI Tech and BGI Group, publishes the updated list as of October 29, and describes the import presumption.
[02]U.S. Department of Homeland Security
The notice designates BGI Genomics, MGI Tech and BGI Group. It describes the government's stated basis and a rebuttable presumption affecting imports.
Notice Regarding the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Entity List · U.S. Department of Homeland SecurityFR Document 2026-22094, pages 68159-68165, new additions and legal effectBGI Genomics publishes its denial
Reaction
The company rejects forced-labor allegations and says it will communicate with authorities.
[03]BGI Genomics
BGI Genomics denies forced labor and says it will communicate with authorities. Its separate interpretation of the designation's scope is the company's position.
BGI Genomics Statement Regarding Its Inclusion on the UFLPA Entity List · BGI GenomicsNumbered paragraph 1 and closing response
Claims
Claims separate what was said from what is contested. Follow each source for the original wording and context.
What's disputed
Disputed claim
BGI Genomics
BGI Genomics has not engaged in forced labor.
Sources (1)
- BGI Genomics Statement Regarding Its Inclusion on the UFLPA Entity List · BGI GenomicsNumbered paragraph 1 and closing response
Disputed claim
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
The government has reasonable cause to believe BGI Genomics conducts genetic testing in Xinjiang alongside the regional government, and that this testing is used to facilitate the recruitment, transport or transfer of forced labor or persecuted groups out of Xinjiang.
Sources (1)
- Notice Regarding the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Entity List · U.S. Department of Homeland SecurityFR Document 2026-22094, pages 68159-68165, new additions and legal effect
Disputed claim
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
The government has reasonable cause to believe MGI Tech has provided genetic-testing capacity to the Xinjiang government, and that this testing is used to facilitate the recruitment, transport or transfer of forced labor or persecuted groups out of Xinjiang.
Sources (1)
- Notice Regarding the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Entity List · U.S. Department of Homeland SecurityFR Document 2026-22094, pages 68159-68165, new additions and legal effect
Response record
Responses
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BGI GenomicsBGI Genomics, issuing its October 29 corporate statement on the UFLPA listingDirectly involved Before this statement
The statement says DHS added BGI Genomics to the UFLPA Entity List on October 28.
"We firmly reject all allegations. BGI Genomics has not engaged in any form of forced labour."
DeniedCase context: DHS adds BGI Genomics and MGI to UFLPA list; companies reject forced-labor allegations
Full statement and sources
BGI Genomics denies engaging in forced labor.
After the statement
It says the company will communicate with authorities and consider appropriate measures.
BGI Genomics Statement Regarding Its Inclusion on the UFLPA Entity List · BGI GenomicsNumbered paragraph 1 and closing responseWhy this label?
Relative to the alleged conduct supporting its designation, the company explicitly says it did not engage in forced labor.
This label describes the statement's response within the context above.
MGI TechListed technology company, in a statement signed October 28Directly involved Before this statement
The statement acknowledges the listing.
"We firmly reject the allegations, which we believe are unfounded and inconsistent with the facts."
DeniedCase context: DHS adds BGI Genomics and MGI to UFLPA list; companies reject forced-labor allegations
Full statement and sources
MGI rejects the allegations and plans to challenge the designation.
After the statement
It says it will consider legal remedies and seek removal.
MGI Statement Regarding its Inclusion on the UFLPA Entity List · MGI TechOpening position paragraph, final paragraph and October 28 signature dateWhy this label?
Relative to the designation's factual basis, MGI explicitly rejects the allegations as unfounded.
This label describes the statement's response within the context above.
Sources
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Original text
Notice Regarding the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Entity List
Relevant passage: FR Document 2026-22094, pages 68159-68165, new additions and legal effect
About this source
The notice designates BGI Genomics, MGI Tech and BGI Group. It describes the government's stated basis and a rebuttable presumption affecting imports.
- Author
- U.S. Department of Homeland Security
- Published
- Accessed
Official statement
MGI Statement Regarding its Inclusion on the UFLPA Entity List
Relevant passage: Opening position paragraph, final paragraph and October 28 signature date
About this source
The statement is signed October 28; a related post listing shows October 29. It rejects the allegations and says MGI will seek removal.
- Author
- MGI Tech
- Published
- Accessed
Official statement
BGI Genomics Statement Regarding Its Inclusion on the UFLPA Entity List
Relevant passage: Numbered paragraph 1 and closing response
About this source
BGI Genomics denies forced labor and says it will communicate with authorities. Its separate interpretation of the designation's scope is the company's position.
- Author
- BGI Genomics
- Published
- Accessed
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