US sanctioned imports from Smart Glove and its group of companies in Nov 2021 over the alleged use of forced labour at its production facilities.
US Customs and Border Protection in November 2021 sanctioned imports from Smart Glove and its group of companies over the alleged use of forced labour at its production facilities.
Smart Glove, which makes gloves used in the medical and food industries, had then said it was opposed to forced labour and committed to the well-being of its workers. In a statement on Wednesday , the CBP said Smart Glove has taken various remediation measures, including repaying recruitment fees borne by migrant workers. Activists say the onerous fees result in debt bondage.
Smart Glove also improved workers' living conditions, and implemented new worker-centred policies and procedures, the CBP said.Malaysian companies, including some of the world's major suppliers of palm oil and medical gloves, have come under increased scrutiny over suspected abuse of foreign workers, a significant part of the country's manufacturing workforce. REUTERS
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