Tesco accused of concealing forced labor at Thai supplier

· Beauty & Fashion · United Kingdom · Thailand

A new Worker Rights Consortium report alleges that Tesco and auditor Intertek downplayed evidence of forced labor at a supplier to Tesco's F&F clothing line and undermined Burmese workers' efforts to recover unpaid wages and benefits. The allegations surface as a UK lawsuit against the retailer advances. The case puts supplier-audit practices and retailer responsibility for migrant labor in apparel supply chains under scrutiny.

Why it matters：The lawsuit tests accountability for forced labor deep in apparel supply chains and could raise pressure on retailers and third-party auditors alike.

Key points

  • The report names Tesco and auditor Intertek.
  • The supplier made clothing for Tesco's F&F line.
  • The allegations involve Burmese workers' unpaid wages and benefits.

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