Uniqlo parent to audit working conditions at third-tier suppliers

Fast Retailing responds to calls for stricter due diligence on human rights

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Fast Retailing will begin inspecting third-tier spinning mills, expanding a program that currently covers sewing factories and fabric mills closer to it in the supply chain. (Photo courtesy of Fast Retailing)

YUKINORI HANADA, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Uniqlo owner Fast Retailing has decided to inspect third-tier suppliers of clothing materials for working conditions and human rights compliance, extending checks currently run on higher-tier suppliers.

The Japanese company will apply its code of conduct to third-tier spinning mills that supply cotton threads for Uniqlo products, having them sign consent forms.

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