PREAMBLE
In line with its guiding principles of
fair play and ethical conduct, the Fédération
Internationale de Football Association
(FIFA), recognizes its responsibilities
to consumers for the quality of products
produced under its licensing arrangements,
and to workers involved in the making
of FIFA licensed products for the conditions
under which these products are made.
Each
licensee participating in the FIFA Denominations
Programme must agree, as a condition of
the license agreement, to ensure that
the workers producing these products are
provided with fair wages and decent working
conditions, and that the international
labour standards established by Conventions
29, 87, 98, 100, 105, 111 and 138 of the
International Labour Organization are
observed.
Licensees
further agree to ensure that these conditions
and stand
ards
are observed by each contractor and subcontractor
in the production and distribution of
FIFA-licensed products or components of
these products. Licensees should, prior
to placing orders with suppliers or engaging
contractors and subcontractors, assess
whether the provisions of this Code can
be met.
Each
licensee licensed by FIFA under the FIFA
Denominations Programme, and each contractor
and subcontractor engaged by the Licensee,
shall compulsorily implement and respect
the following principles in the production
and/or distribution of products bearing
the FIFA name and/or FIFA authorized marks.
Further more, each Licensee shall warrant
that these principles shall be equally
imposed upon all those employed or delegated
by such Licensee.
EMPLOYMENT
IS FREELY CHOSEN
There
shall be no use of forced or bonded labour
(ILO Conventions 29 and 105).
THERE
IS NO DISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT
Equality
of opportunity and treatment regardless
of race, colour, sex, religion, political
opinion, nationality, social origin or
other distinguishing characteristic shall
be provided (ILO Conventions 100 and 111).
CHILD
LABOUR IS NOT USED
There
shall be no use of child labour. Only
workers above the age of 15 years shall
be engaged (ILO Convention 138).
FREEDOM
OP ASSOCIATION AND THE RIGHT TO COLLECTIVE
BARGAINING ARE RESPECTED
The
right of workers to form and join trade
unions and to bargain collectively shall
be recognized (ILO Conventions 87 and
98). Employers should recognize the constructive
contribution of trade unions to preventing
exploitation and adopt a positive approach
towards the activities of trade unions
and an open attitude towards their organizational
activities.
FAIR
WAGES ARE PAID
Wages
and benefits paid shall meet at least
legal or industry minimum standards and
should be sufficient to meet basic needs
and provide some discretionary income.
HOURS
OF WORK ARE NOT EXCESSIVE
Hours
of work shall comply with applicable laws
and industry standards. Workers shall
not on a regular basis be required to
work in excess of 48 hours per week nor
more than 12 hours overtime, and shall
be provided with at least one day off
for every 7 day period.
WORKING
CONDITIONS ARE DECENT
A
safe and hygienic working environment
shall be provided, and best occupational
health and safety practice shall be promoted,
bearing in mind licensees, contractors
and subcontractors' knowledge of the industry
and of any specific hazards.
THE
EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP IS ESTABLISHED
Employers
should endeavor to provide regular and
secure employment and refrain from the
excessive use of temporary or casual labour.
Obligations to employees arising from
the regular employment relationship should
not be avoided through the use of labour-only
subcontracting arrangements, or through
apprenticeship schemes where there is
no real intent to impart skills or provide
regular employment. Younger workers should
be provided the opportunity to participate
in education and training programmes.
