Uniqlo parent compnay says will cooperate fully
ANI
03 Jul 2021, 15:55 GMT+10
Tokyo [Japan], July 3 (ANI): Uniqlo s parent company, Tokyo-based Fast Retailing, said it will cooperate fully with the French authorities over their probe into the allegation that its unit and three other fashion retailers concealed crimes against humanity in Xinjiang.
This statement comes after French media reported Uniqlo France, Zara operator Spanish Inditex, Skechers USA Inc. and France s SMCP face allegations that their production process involves the forced labour of the Muslim Uyghur minority in Xinjiang.
The Uniqlo casual clothing chain operator said it will cooperate with the probe, if and when notified, to reaffirm there is no forced labour in our supply chains. The company said while it is aware of the media reports, it has not yet been contacted by the French authorities, Kyodo News reported.
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