Legal / Social Compliances
The International
buyers (Customers) are demanding the Legal compliances on various aspects as per
our land of laws.
The following compliances details been furnished for your ready references in case
of any clarification contact Mr. R.Hari Bhaskaran (TEA).
Social Standards Certifications
Social standards certifications ensure a factory’s systematic and ongoing commitment
to maintain, monitor, and enforce internationally recognized principles in labor
and human rights. Increasingly, global brands and retailers are choosing work with
factories that are certified in these standards. Our social standards certification
services included:
(WRAP) Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production
Many North American brands and retailers recognize WRAP certification, which is
granted to factories that exhibit a commitment to the 12 WRAP Principles.
WORLDWIDE RESPONSIBLE ACCREDITED PRODUCTION (WRAP)
Principles
These Worldwide Responsible Apparel Production Principles are core standards for
production facilities participating in the Worldwide Responsible Apparel Production,
Certification Program. The objective of the Apparel Certification Program is to
independently monitor and certify compliance with the following standards, ensuring
that a given factory produces sewn goods under lawful, humane and ethical conditions.
- 1. Compliance with Laws and Workplace Regulations – Manufactures of
Sewn Products will comply with laws and regulations in all locations where they
conduct business.
- 2. Prohibition of Forced Labor – Manufactures of Sewn Products will
not use involuntary or forced labor – indentured, bonded or otherwise.
- 3. Prohibition of Child Labor – Manufactures of Sewn Products will not
hire any employee under the age of 14, or under the age interfering with compulsory
schooling, or under the minimum age established by law, whichever is greater.
- 4. Prohibition of Harassment or Abuse – Manufactures of Sewn Products
will provide a work environment free of harassment, abuse or corporal punishment
in any form.
- 5. Compensation and Benefits – Manufactures of Sewn Products will pay
at least the minimum total compensation required by local law, including all mandated
wages, allowances and benefits.
- 6.Hours of Work – Manufactures of Sewn Products will comply with hours
worked each day, and days worked each week, shall not exceed the legal limitations
of the countries in which sewn product is produced. Manufacturers of sewn product
will provide at least one day off in every seven-day period, except as required
to meet urgent business needs.
- 7. Prohibition of Discrimination – Manufacturers of Sewn Products will
employ, pay, promote, and terminate workers on the basis of their ability to do
the job, rather than on the basis of personal characteristics or beliefs.
- 8. Health and Safety – Manufacturers of Sewn Products will provide a
safe and healthy work environment, where residential housing is provided for workers
apparel manufacturers will provide safe and healthy housing.
- 9. Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining – Manufacturers
of Sewn Products will recognize and respect the right of employees to exercise their
lawful rights of free association and collective bargaining.
- 10. Environment – Manufacturers of Sewn Products will comply with environmental
rules regulations and standards applicable to their operation, and will observe
environmentally conscious practices in all locations where they operate.
- 11. Customs Compliance – Manufacturers of Sewn Products will comply
with applicable customs law and, in particular, will establish and maintain programs
to comply with customs laws regarding illegal transshipment of apparel products.
- 12. Security – Manufacturers of Sewn Products will maintain facility
security procedures to guard against the introduction of non-manifested cargo into
outbound shipment ( etc drugs explosives, biohazards and / or contraband).
Social Accountability 8000 (SA8000)
TNumerous global brands and retailers recognize SA8000 certification, which ensures
a factory’s compliance to SA8000’s nine fundamental standards.
Principles
These principles are core standards for production facilities participating in the
SA8000 Certification Program. The objective of the SA 8000 Program is to independently
monitor and certify compliance with the following standards, ensuring that a given
factory produces sewn goods under lawful, humane and ethical conditions.
- 1. Compliance with Laws and Workplace Regulations - Manufacturers of
Sewn Products will comply with laws and regulations in all locations where they
conduct business.
- 2. Prohibition of Forced Labor – Manufacturers of Sewn Products will
not use involuntary or forced labor – indentured, bonded or otherwise.
- 3. Prohibition of Child Labor – Manufacturers of Sewn Products will
not hire any employee under the age of 14, or under the age interfering with compulsory
schooling, or under the minimum age established by law, whichever is greater.
- 4. Prohibition of Harassment or Abuse – Manufactures of Sewn Products
will provide a work environment free of harassment, abuse or corporal punishment
in any form.
- 5. Compensation and Benefits – Manufacturers of Sewn Products will pay
at least the minimum total compensation required by local law, including all mandated
wages, allowances and benefits.
- 6. Hours of Work – Manufacturers of Sewn Products will comply with hours
worked each day, and days worked each week, shall not exceed the legal limitations
of the countries in which sewn product is produced. Manufacturers of sewn product
will provide at least one day off in every seven-day period, except as required
to meet urgent business needs
- 7. Prohibition of Discrimination – Manufacturers of Sewn Products will
employ, pay, promote, and terminate workers on the basis of their ability to do
the job, rather than on the basis of personal characteristics or beliefs.
- 8. Health and Safety – Manufacturers of Sewn Products well provide a
safe and healthy work environment. Where residential housing is provided for workers,
apparel manufacturers will provide safe and healthy housing
- 9. Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining – Manufacturers
of Sewn Products will recognize and respect the right of employees to exercise their
lawful rights of free association and collective bargaining.
International Council of Toy Industries (ICTI) - HASBRO
Many global brands and retailers recognize ICTI certification, which is conferred
to factories that comply with the ICTI Code of Business Practices.
HASBRO – Legal requirements
- 1. Forced Labor - There will not be any use of forced, prison or indentured
labor in the production of Hasbro products*. All employment, including overtime,
shall be on a voluntary basis. 2. Child Labor - The use of child labor is prohibited.
No person shall be employed in a factory that produces or manufactures any Hasbro
product at an age younger than sixteen**, or younger than the age for completing
compulsory education in the country of manufacture where such age is higher. 3.
Working Hours and Compensation - Facilities must comply with all applicable national
and local wage and hour laws, including minimum wage laws, or shall be consistent
with the prevailing industry wage standards, if higher. Employee benefits shall
be provided in accordance with national and local requirements.
Normal working hours should not exceed forty-eight (48) hours/week with one day
off in every seven-day period. Overtime work in necessary business circumstances
shall be conducted in such a way as to adequately compensate workers for all work
performed beyond the normal working hour standard.
- 4. Health and Safety - Facilities shall ensure that all employees have
a healthy and safe environment, including in dormitories, where provided. Hasbro
expects all Facilities to promote an awareness of health and safety issues to their
employees including issues surrounding fire prevention, emergency evacuation, proper
use of safety equipment, basic first-aid and the proper use and disposal of hazardous
waste materials.
- 5. Abuse; Discrimination - Facility employees shall be treated with
dignity and respect. No employee shall be subject to abuse, cruel or unusual disciplinary
practices or discrimination in employment or hiring on the grounds of race, religion,
origin, political affiliation, sexual preference, age or gender.
- 6. Communication of Principles - Facilities will communicate these principles
to employees in an appropriate oral and written fashion and will undertake efforts
to educate employees about these principles on a periodic basis.
- 7. Acceptance of Advantages - Hasbro will not tolerate Facilities who
do not conduct business in an ethical and proper manner or who use bribes, kickbacks
or provide gifts, favors, or services to gain a competitive advantage with Hasbro.
- 8. Environmental Impact - Hasbro maintains a commitment to sound environmental
programs and practices and encourages the reduction and recycling of waste. Facilities
must comply with all applicable laws relating to the environment and dispose of
toxic materials in a controlled and safe manner. To that end, Hasbro seeks to conduct
business with Facilities who are equally dedicated to pursuing continuous efforts
to improve the compatibility of its operations with the environmen
- 9. Freedom of Association - Hasbro recognizes all employees' right to
choose [or not] to affiliate with legally sanctioned organizations or associations
without unlawful interference.
- 10. Monitoring - Hasbro shall have the right to conduct periodic on-site
visits of working and living conditions, including audits of production records
and practices and of wage, hour and payroll information maintained by Facilities,
to review and ensure compliance with these principles. Although Hasbro retains its
rights to terminate its relationship with a vendor, supplier or licensee facility
in violation of these principles, Hasbro will endeavor to work with Facilities to
promptly address any problems discovered in the course of its review or audit. Hasbro
will require the implementation of an acceptable written corrective action plan
for any problems found during an audit. Failure to address items in the corrective
action plan may also result in termination of the business relationship.
- 11. Certification - Hasbro will require a written statement from Facilities
of compliance with these principles.
- 12. Compliance with Applicable Laws - Facilities will comply with the
national laws of the country in which they are conducting business, any local laws,
regulations or standards applicable to their business and the industry standards
which have been established in their location; provided, however, in the event of
any conflict between the provisions of any of the preceding laws, regulations, or
standards and the provisions of this document, then the provision containing the
higher standards shall prevail .