Our fair trade code of conduct is based on the Workplace Code of Conduct as published by the Fair Labor Association, June 2011. It describes our business principles and they are part of our cooperation with our suppliers and the suppliers they work with. Although we realize that cultures around the world have different norms and values, some are universally valid and apply to all our activities.
All suppliers act with respect for nature.
All suppliers act in accordance with the laws of the countries in which they operate.
Employment relationship: employers observe the rules and conditions for employment with respect for the employees and at least take into account the rights of employees as included in national and international labor and social legislation and regulations.
Non-discrimination: no person shall be discriminated against in the labor market, including recruitment, remuneration, promotion, assignments to be performed, termination of employment or retirement, on the grounds of gender, race, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, nationality, political conviction, social group or ethnic origin.
Harassment or abuse: every employee is treated with respect and dignity. No employee may be subjected to physical, sexual, psychological or verbal harassment or abuse.
Forced labor: no use will be made of forced labor, including prison labor, forced labor or other forms of forced labor.
Child labor: persons aged 15 or younger or younger than the local minimum compulsory school age will not be employed.
Freedom of association and collective bargaining: employers recognize and respect the right of employees to freedom of association and collective bargaining.
Health, safety, and environment: employers must provide a safe and healthy workplace environment to prevent accidents and injuries, as well as adverse health effects arising from, or occurring in the workplace or as a result of the facilities provided by employers. The employer takes measures to limit the negative effects of work on the environment.
Hours of work: employers do not allow employees to work more than the normal hours and overtime allowed by the law of the country where the employees are employed. The regular work week does not exceed 48 hours. The employer grants employees at least 24 consecutive hours of rest in every seven-day period. All overtime is by consensus. The employer may not regularly demand overtime and compensates all overtime at a higher rate. Except in exceptional circumstances, the sum of regular hours and overtime in a week will not exceed 60 hours.
Compensation: every employee is entitled to compensation for a regular work week that is sufficient to provide the employee with basic needs plus some disposable income. Employers pay at least the minimum wage or the appropriate applicable wage, if higher, comply with all legal requirements on wages, and provide all benefits required by law or employment contract. When compensation does not provide employees with basic needs plus some disposable income, the employer is obliged to agree appropriate measures with the employee according to local regulations with the aim of gradually providing compensation that reaches this level.
Hazardous substances: suppliers must ensure that the products (textiles, clothing articles, haberdashery, packaging, hangers, etc.) do not contain hazardous substances (incl. AZO dyes, PCPs, cadmium, chromium, copper, formaldehyde, lead, nickel) in higher concentrations than permitted and/or as agreed with MALAGOON (where the strictest requirement applies). The supplier must ensure compliance with the so-called REACH regulation.
Production technique: the supplier confirms that for current and future orders, it will not use production techniques that are directly harmful to the health of its employees.
The supplier undertakes to maintain a dossier to demonstrate the application of the Code of Conduct, and also agrees to make these documents available for inspection to MALAGOON upon request, directly or through its accountant.
Waste management: procedures and standards for waste management, handling and disposal of chemicals and other hazardous materials, emissions and wastewater treatment, must meet or exceed minimum legal requirements.