"Natural Origins is totally committed to the fair treatment & lawful compensation of workers and to full compliance with safe industrial practices."

In this Section: Social Responsibility | Environmental Responsibility | Fair Trade Labor Practices

Fair Trade Labor Practices

1. Labor Policy-

		No forced, indentured or child labor is used directly or indirectly to manufacture any products, wholly or in part.
		Full compliance with the national and local laws of the country where the facilities are located. Such legislation includes, but is not limited to, building safety, fire code rules, employment standards and employee health and safety regulations.
		Employee working hours are governed by local standards but are not more than 50 hours per week (including overtime) for full-time employment unless they voluntarily agree otherwise, in extraordinary business circumstances, but in no event exceed 60 hours.
		Each employee has at least one day off during every 7-day working week unless, in extraordinary business circumstances, they voluntarily agree otherwise.
		Employees are paid in accordance with local and/or national laws and are paid overtime as earned in accordance with such legislation.
		Part-time or temporary employment is governed by local and national regulations. Hours worked on a temporary basis do not exceed those for full employment.

2. Working Conditions-

		Working areas are well ventilated, with comfortable, reasonably well-lit workstations.
		Fire exits are adequate and well identified and employees are trained for emergency evacuation, if required. The use of safety equipment and instruction is emphasized.
		Workers receive regular health and safety training, and such training is repeated for new or reassigned workers.
		Professional medical assistance is available with designated employees trained for emergency.
		Employee living quarters, food, clothing allowance and other provisions are adequate to meet the standards of the job.
		Access to reasonably clean toilet facilities and to potable water, and, if appropriate, sanitary facilities are provided for food storage.
		A senior management representative is assigned the responsibility for health and safety.
		Our facilities do not subject employees to unhealthy, unsafe conditions or employ unreasonable mental or physical disciplinary practices.
		Our mills have established education and training programs for employees in basic health and hygiene.