Canada’s corporate watchdog is investigating Ralph Lauren over allegations that the fashion brand uses forced labor in its supply chain in China. The investigation was launched after the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA) filed a complaint with the Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise (CORE) in March 2023. The complaint alleged that Ralph Lauren was sourcing garments from a factory in China that was using forced labor, including the use of Uyghur workers. The complaint also alleged that Ralph Lauren was not taking adequate steps to ensure that its suppliers were not using forced labor. CORE is a federal agency that investigates complaints about Canadian companies’ responsible business conduct abroad. The agency has the power to investigate companies, make recommendations, and issue binding orders. In a statement to FashionNetwork.com, Ralph Lauren said that it is .
Canada’s Corporate Watchdog Probes Ralph Lauren Over Alleged Use of Forced Labor in China
