US bans imports of disposable gloves from Ansell supplier in Malaysia over allegations of forced labour
by Ben Butler from on (#5VMZC)
YTY Group accused of deception, intimidation and debt bondage', says it is working to improve conditions of migrant workers'
US authorities have banned disposable gloves from a manufacturer in Malaysia over allegations it uses forced labour, sending the share price of global protective equipment group Ansell into a tailspin.
The customs and border protection unit of the US Department of Homeland Security said it had information that reasonably indicates the use of forced labor in YTY Group's manufacturing operations" and banned the importation of gloves made by the company.
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