Comment Online
The second public consultation period is now underway and runs through August 10, 2010. Based on feedback from stakeholders, including over 300 individual comments from the first consultation period, the GoodWeave Standards Committee has revised the draft Standard and produced a new draft version 2.4.2.
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Section 1: Introduction
Section 2: Standard Requirements
Principle 1: No child labour is allowed
Principle 2: No forced or bonded labour is allowed
Principle 3: Freedom of association and collective bargaining are recognised
Principle 4: No discrimination is practised
Principle 5: Decent working conditions are respected
b: Wages
d: No harsh or inhuman treatment
Principle 6: Negative environmental impacts of production are identified and minimised
Principle 7: Business processes are transparent and adhere to local regulations
Section 3: Implementation
Section 4: Measurement of Achievements and Outcomes
Section 5: Appendices
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RugMark International e.V. (RMI) is an international non- governmental organization working to end illegal child labor in the handmade rug industry and offer educational opportunities to children in South Asia. The GoodWeave certification label is issued to rug manufacturers that adhere to the GoodWeave standard, agree to its independent verification and voluntarily join as licensees.