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Article

15 Aug 2013

Author:
Oliver Balch, Guardian (UK)

Child labour can't be carpeted over by a logo, but it's a step in the right direction

Product certification in the handmade rug industry has helped to raise awareness of child labour and expose malpractice…GoodWeave's model centres on extensive monitoring and auditing at every stage of the supply chain, with successful manufacturers entitled to a consumer seal…It is one of the few labels of its kind to promote anti-child labour…Labour activists admit that the complexity of modern supply chains makes assurances difficult, but many believe auditing systems fall short of their potential…However comprehensively companies audit their supply chains, certification can only ever be a "first step" towards combating child labour…In the absence of firm guarantees, the "best assurance" companies can offer is twofold…First, that the audit process is as thorough as possible. Second, that when child labour is identified, something is done about it...[RefeRefers to Divine Chocolate, Nike, Reebok (part of adidas), Tony's Chocolonely]