Slavery and trafficking: L’Oréal, Revlon, Boots accused of lack of supply chain transparency

Published: 4-Oct-2017
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This is the first year that a statement on the risks of slavery and human trafficking in supply chains or sectors has been required by law

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Top cosmetics and personal care companies lack transparency about the known risks of slavery and human trafficking in their supply chains, a new report by watchdog Core Coalition has claimed.

L’Oréal, Revlon, Walgreens Boots Alliance, Estée Lauder Companies and Dior/LVMH are among those named in the report as not providing enough

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  • Companies:
  • L'Oreal
  • Estée Lauder Companies
  • Revlon Group
  • Walgreens Boots Alliance
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