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Top Glove says all 11 ILO forced labour indicators ‘resolved’

Firm cites verification by independent UK consultant Impactt Ltd in its report dated April 22

Updated 5 years ago · Published on 26 Apr 2021 2:02PM

Top Glove says all 11 ILO forced labour indicators ‘resolved’
Top Glove says it is committed to ensuring high-quality welfare, health, safety, working conditions and living accommodation for its 21,000-strong workforce. – EPA pic, April 26, 2021

KUALA LUMPUR – Top Glove Corporation Bhd says it has resolved all 11 forced labour indicators issued by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) effective April 22.

In a statement today, the world’s largest rubber glove manufacturer said the resolution of the 11 ILO indicators of forced labour have been verified by independent international UK consultant, Impactt Ltd, in its report dated April 22.

“Towards this, Top Glove has effectively resolved all 11 ILO indicators of forced labour as of April 22,” it said. 

Top Glove said, since July last year, the company has been engaging with Impactt on measures to improve the company’s labour policies and practices.

“We remain committed to be the best company that we can become, ensuring high-quality welfare, health, safety, working conditions and living accommodation of our 21,000-strong workforce,” it said. – Bernama, April 26, 2021

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