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The International Accord for Health and Safety in the Textile and Garment Industry

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MISSION The International Accord for Health and Safety in the Textile and Garment Industry promotes safe workplaces through independent safety inspections, training programs, and a complaints mechanism to safeguard workers against occupational health and safety risks.

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Accord Steering Committee member brands affirm their commitment to Pakistan Accord

Accord Steering Committee member brands affirm their commitment to Pakistan Accord

Accord Steering Committee member brands affirm their commitment to Pakistan Accord

24 January 2023: Accord Steering Committee member brands affirm their commitment to the workplace safety program in Pakistan, in close collaboration with their Pakistani suppliers and other stakeholders. 

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New International Accord workplace safety program in Pakistan

Accord Steering Committee member brands affirm their commitment to Pakistan Accord

Accord Steering Committee member brands affirm their commitment to Pakistan Accord

14 December 2022: Signatories to the International Accord for Health and Safety in the Textile and Garment Industry are establishing a comprehensive workplace health and safety program in Pakistan covering signatories' garment and textile suppliers. 

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Establishing programs in other countries

International Safety Accord Begins with 77 Garment Brands

International Safety Accord Begins with 77 Garment Brands

28 October 2022: The Secretariat conducted brand surveys, desk research, and in-depth interviews between October 2021- January 2022 to measure interest, presence, and volume of signatory brands in key garment-producing countries.

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International Safety Accord Begins with 77 Garment Brands

International Safety Accord Begins with 77 Garment Brands

International Safety Accord Begins with 77 Garment Brands

1 September 2021: The International Accord for Health and Safety in the Garment and Textile Industry comes into effect with 77 garment brands.


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ABOUT US

The International Accord for Health and Safety in the Textile and Garment Industry is a legally binding agreement between more than 180 garment brands/retailers and global trade unions to make textile and garment factories safe. It came into effect on September 1, 2021, as the successor to the 2013 and 2018 Accord on Fire and Building Safety in Bangladesh. 


Goals

The agreement promotes workplace safety through independent inspections, remediation, and training programs and recognises the rights of workers to organise, refuse unsafe work and raise health and safety concerns.


Transparency and accountability 

We see transparency and accountability as the backbone of advancing workplace safety. Through the publication of inspection reports, corrective action plans, safety complaints, and periodic reports of the Accord Steering Committee, the International Accord promotes transparency and accountability amongst brands, trade unions, and factories in the textile and garment supply chain. 

Where it all began

Download the full text of the International accord

International Accord on Health and Safety in the Textile and Garment Industry-2021-Public Version (pdf)Download

Download the full text of the Pakistan Accord

Pakistan Accord on Health and Safety in the Textile and Garment Industry-2023-Public Version (pdf)Download

Rules of conciliation and arbitration referenced in the International Accord:

International Labour Arbitration and Conciliation Rules 2021 (PDF)Download
UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules 2010 (pdf)Download

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