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Standards for Contractors and Suppliers
The Uomo Vogue Apparel Group. (“UVAG”) and its wholly owned subsidiaries are committed to legal compliance and ethical business practices in all of our operations worldwide. We choose suppliers and contractors who we believe share that commitment. We require our suppliers and contractors to comply with all applicable laws and regulations of the country, or countries, in which they are conducting business.
Our standards are summarized as follows:
Child Labor
Contractors and suppliers must not use child labor, defined as workers under the age of 14, or higher if the country of manufacture requires compulsory education beyond 14 years of age.Wages/Benefits
Employees must be compensated for all hours worked, at rates that meet the national minimum standards or local industry standards, whichever is higher. Overtime must be compensated at legally mandated rates, or at a rate at least equal to the regular hourly wage. Employees must be provided all legally mandated benefits.Working Hours/Day Off
On a regular basis, employees shall not be required to work more than the lesser of 60 hours per week, including overtime, or the amount specified by the applicable labor code. Workers shall have at least one day of rest in every seven.Forced & Migrant Labor
Our contractors and suppliers must not utilize forced labor, prison labor or other compulsory labor, or purchase materials from suppliers using forced labor, prison labor or other compulsory labor.
Contractors and suppliers using migrant labor must ensure that these workers are treated fairly and on an equal basis with the local workforce. Suppliers shall ensure all original travel and identification documents remain with the workers, and ensure workers have secure individual storage to safely maintain those documents during the time of their employment.Health & Safety - Workplace and Housing
Contractors and suppliers shall comply with all applicable laws and regulations regarding working conditions and shall provide workers with a safe and healthy environment, including any company-provided living quarters or domestic facilities. All required health and safety permits shall be obtained and their operational and reporting requirements followed. Suppliers shall identify and assess potential emergency situations in the workplace and any company-provided facilities and minimize their potential impact by implementing emergency plans and response procedures. Suppliers shall provide workers with access to first aid, health and safety information and hazard information to educate, train and protect workers from workplace hazards.
Contractors and suppliers shall protect workers from overexposure to chemical, biological, physical hazards including noise and stress, and physically demanding tasks in the workplace.Environment
Suppliers and contractors shall comply with applicable laws and regulations regarding the protection and preservation of the environment and take appropriate actions to reduce adverse impacts on human health and the environment. All required environmental permits shall be obtained and their operational and reporting requirements followed. Suppliers shall have in place systems to ensure the safe delivery, handling, movement, storage, recycling, reuse or management of materials, liquids, waste, air emissions and wastewater discharges. Any materials, liquids, waste, wastewater or emissions with the potential to adversely impact human or environmental health shall be appropriately managed, controlled and/or treated prior to release into the environment. Energy efficiency, resource conservation and waste minimization and recycling should be implemented during the product lifecycle, packaging and transportation stages. Suppliers shall have programs in place for the safe storage and handling of chemicals, as well as to prevent or mitigate catastrophic releases of chemicals.Product Safety
Contractors and suppliers are required to comply with consumer product safety standards and requirements under laws administered by the Consumer Products Safety Commission, and with the UVAG Restricted Substances Policy (attached as Appendix A). In addition, contractors and suppliers are expected to eliminate unnecessary hazardous substances in the production process.Discrimination
Contractors and suppliers must not discriminate against employees or potential employees in employment practices, including hiring, wages, benefits, advancement, disciplinary procedures, termination or retirement, on the basis of gender, race, religion, age, disability, nationality, political opinion, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, maternity or marital status.Disciplinary Practices
UVAG will not utilize contractors or suppliers who use corporal punishment or any form of mental or physical coercion or harassment.Freedom of Association
Employees should be free to join organizations of their own choice. Employees should not be subject to intimidation or harassment in the exercise of their right to join (or to refrain from joining) any organization. Where the right to freedom of association and collective bargaining is restricted under law, the employer should take steps to create an open means of communication for employees to discuss issues and express concerns in a positive environment.Customs and Security
Contractors and suppliers shall adhere to the Security Standard established by UVAG based on our participation in the U.S. Customs initiative CTPAT (Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism). Contractors and suppliers must respect all applicable laws regarding the importation and trans-shipment of merchandise into the United States.Subcontracting
Contractors and suppliers may not subcontract any operation in the manufacturing process without prior written consent from UVAG. Any approved subcontractor must implement and adhere to UVAG Standards.Management Systems
Suppliers shall use a management system consisting of processes and procedures, allocate appropriate resources to ensure that the factory can adequately address all tasks, and ensure compliance with the specific requirements and spirit of UVAG Standards. Suppliers are expected to continually improve by identifying key aspects of the operation with risks/consequences, setting performance objectives, executing implementation plans, scheduling reviews and assessments on a regular basis, and taking necessary corrective actions for deficiencies identified by internal or external assessments, inspections and reviews.Inspections: Record Keeping by Contractor-Supplier/Verification by UVAG
In order for UVAG to monitor compliance with these standards:
1. Contractors and suppliers must permit representatives of UVAG complete and free access to employees, the workplace and worker housing (where applicable) at any time, whether or not notice is provided in advance; and 2. Contractors and suppliers must keep and maintain thorough records of employment actions, hours worked, wages paid, charges to workers for housing and meals (where applicable), and other relevant records. All such records must be made available to representatives of UVAG promptly upon request.
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