California Transparency in Supply Chains Act SB 657

Our Commitment to Responsible Manufacturing

On January 1, 2012, the California Transparency in Supply Chains Act of 2010 (SB 657) will take effect in California. This law is designed to increase the amount of information that manufacturers and retailers provide about how they address slavery and human trafficking in their supply chains. This will enable consumers to make better, more informed choices about the products they buy and the companies they choose to support.

ZHILIFS's products are manufactured in independent factories around the world, and it is our policy to work only with suppliers who share our commitment to socially responsible and ethical business practices, including protecting the rights and welfare of individuals, promoting equal opportunity, and respecting all laws and regulations that apply to apparel, related industries and the environment. We believe that workers in our factories have the right to free choice of employment, freedom of association and collective bargaining. Workers also have the right to be free from harassment and unlawful discrimination in the workplace. Each factory that produces ZHILIFS products is required to meet these standards and to comply with all local labor laws and International Labor Organization conventions. Our Code of Conduct outlines our standards in the following areas.

* Forced labor (forced labor, debt bondage, slavery and human trafficking)
* Child labor
* Harassment and abuse
* Non-discrimination
* Freedom of association
* Wages and benefits
* Working hours/overtime
* Health and safety
* Environment
* Subcontracting
* Legal Requirements
Slavery and human trafficking can take many forms, including forced labor and child labor. ZHILIFS prohibits our suppliers from using the disciplinary practices of forced labor, debt bondage, slavery, human trafficking, child labor and physical abuse. All individuals employed by our suppliers shall be guaranteed freedom of movement. Overtime should be voluntary and suppliers should conduct due diligence to prevent third parties, such as labor brokers or contractors, from recruiting or employing victims of trafficking, debt bondage or other types of exploitation. ZHILIFS reserves the right to take any action necessary to protect its interests, including terminating business relationships with any supplier that does not respect this Code or comply with its legal obligations.

In accordance with our internal social compliance program and the California Transparency in Supply Chains Act of 2010, ZHILIFS conducts a supplier assessment of all potential new suppliers in accordance with our Code of Conduct prior to entering into a business relationship with them. This approach includes an initial risk assessment and supplier assessment questionnaire and includes the following areas.

*ZHILIFS Purchasing Agreement
*ZHILIFS Code of Conduct
* ZHILIFS Social Compliance Policy
* ZHILIFS Supplier Handbook


* Supplier Profile Master W-9 Form
* U.S. Customs and Border Patrol 10+2 Security Filing Program
* 10+2 Template
* ZHILIFS Self-Audit Tool
* Certificate of Conformity