Why does the List leave some countries out? Did ILAB conduct research on those countries and find no child labor or forced labor?
• If a country does not appear on ILABs List, this does not necessarily mean that there is no child labor or forced labor in the production of goods. In some countries, adequate data on child labor and forced labor is not available. In addition, ILABs research for the initial List focused on 77 selected countries (see TVPRA report for a List of the 77 countries). ILAB staff receives new information on forced labor and child labor on a regular basis, and will continue to review information on the countries that already appear on the List as well as countries that are not yet listed. Consequently, more countries and goods may be added to the List as new information comes to light.
• If a country does not appear on ILAB’s List, this does not necessarily mean that there is no child labor or forced labor in the production of goods. In some countries, adequate data on child labor and forced labor is not available. In addition, ILAB’s research for the initial List focused on 77 selected countries (see TVPRA report for a List of the 77 countries). ILAB staff receives new information on forced labor and child labor on a regular basis, and will continue to review information on the countries that already appear on the List as well as countries that are not yet listed. Consequently, more countries and goods may be added to the List as new information comes to light.
Related Questions
- How will the List help governments, employers, workers, and others address problems of forced labor and child labor in their countries and supply chains?
- Why does the List leave some countries out? Did ILAB conduct research on those countries and find no child labor or forced labor?
- In placing goods on the List, does ILAB take into account efforts that are being made to address forced labor and child labor?
