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The second public consultation periods took place from June 30 – August 10, 2010. Comments are considered for the development of the final version of the GoodWeave Generic Standard for the Rug Industry. Visit http://www.goodweave.net/standard-development to learn more.
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Standard Development Public Summary- comments:
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- It is noted that importers and exporters are required to pay a fee to trade GoodWeave rugs, but this fee goes to a social programme fund.
- Does GoodWeave intend to influence purchasing practices of companies that purchase rugs?
- Who manages the social programme fund and implementation?
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“Rehabilitation & Education to Child Workers” includes “rehabilitation, education, vocational training and (eventually) job placement”. Who is responsible for costs and monitoring of progress?
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First bullet of results of Pilot Project November 2008- May 2009 indicates lack of government enforcement & interest of Government in voluntary standards. Does GoodWeave intend to work with Government to strengthen its enforcement capacity?
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The last bullet of “proposed structure of the standard” indicates that “Major noncompliance system to be developed to allow for situations where a national solution needs to be found to an industry-wide breach of criteria.” What is the structure that GoodWeave envisions to facilitate industry-wide attention to and resolution of breaches?