Philippines: random inspection for all enterprises, unions tell Department of Labour

Union leaders from Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao urged the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) to conduct random inspection of companies to strengthen compliance with core labor standards in all enterprises — micro, small, medium or large. Random inspections will keep enterprises on guard against labour standards violations, as management would not know whether, or when, their enterprises would be checked.

Sri Lanka: Garments companies certifying themselves

By Dilshani Samaraweera

Sri Lankan garment factories are certifying themselves as ethical manufacturers. Last week, the Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF), the private sector industry representative body, announced that 67 garment factories have already been certified by the international certification firm SGS. Others are queuing up for certificates.