Modern Slavery & Human Trafficking Statement

The printed product supply chain can include paper and board, ink, film, foil, metal components, cords, packaging, outsourced processes and transport. An ethical review should identify which suppliers and trade partners contribute to the finished work rather than limiting attention to the final printing stage.

Supplier expectations are most useful when they are communicated, proportionate to the relationship and supported by a route for raising concerns. Relevant issues may include forced labour, coercion, unsafe work, withheld documents, recruitment fees or restrictions on a worker’s freedom to leave employment.

Concerns should be recorded and directed to an appropriate responsible person without requiring a reporter to investigate the matter personally. The response may require clarification, supplier engagement, corrective action or external advice depending on seriousness and available evidence. Confidentiality should be respected where it can be maintained.

This page is labelled as a draft policy notice. The business owner should confirm the organisation’s structure, statutory position, review period, approval date, responsibilities and actual due-diligence process before publication as a final statement. Claims should match practices that can be evidenced, documented, reviewed and maintained over time.