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Oxford Industries, Inc.'s Compliance Program in FLA Applicable Facilities

The Oxford Code of Ethics Program is responsible for enforcing the Oxford Code of Conduct, which meets all standards set by the FLA Workplace Code of Conduct. The program is called Oxford Products International Limited, Code of Ethics Program. Oxford reports that the program is made up of several quality controllers, who report to the Head Quality Controller of Oxford Products International. In turn, the Head Quality Controller reports to the Director of the Shirt Group. In addition, Tommy Hilfiger USA also participates in some monitoring of the factories that manufacture collegiate products.



Oxford Industries, Inc.'s Approach to Compliance in 2003

Information provided in this section is based on reports submitted to the FLA by each Category B Licensee in January 2004. The points below briefly summarize Oxford Industries' efforts to uphold its FLA Obligations in accordance with the FLA Charter. Click here to access FLA Company Obligations.
  • Oxford Industries, Inc. received written certification from factories, contractors and suppliers that employees have been informed of the standards enumerated in the company's Code of Conduct.
  • Factories, contractors and suppliers were required to complete a compliance questionnaire on a regular basis.
  • New factories were audited before orders were placed.
  • Over 95% of internal monitoring visits to applicable facilities were unannounced.
  • When a critical non-compliance issue was observed during a compliance visit, all purchase orders were stopped and the company withdrew from the factory.
  • Legally constituted unions representing employees at a worksite were periodically consulted regarding the monitoring process.
Click here to see a summary of monitoring conducted in facilities producing university-licensed goods for Oxford Industries.