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"In keeping with our mission, we perform continuous risk assessments of our supply chain to identify human trafficking, slave labor, or other human rights issues. To remain abreast of the latest knowledge and information related to these issues, we seek out the opinions of audit firms, consultants, and other industry experts. At the same time, we regularly review materials published by groups engaged in human rights issues.
We created the Code of Conduct for Production Partners to reflect our commitment to ethical business activities and principles of respect for human rights. This code of conduct prohibits the use of child labor, forced labor, human trafficking, oppression, or harassment. We also require all business partners comply with related laws and statutes. Our partner factories are obligated to honor this code of conduct, pledging their compliance.
In February 2019, Fast Retailing committed to Responsible Recruitment as defined by the Fair Labor Association (FLA) and the American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) in October 2018. This means that Fast Retailing is committed to working with its global partner factories to create conditions so that:
• No workers pay for their jobs
• Workers retain control of their travel documents and have full freedom of movement
• All workers are informed of the basic terms of their employment before leaving home."