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FLA to release new guidance on responsible purchasing practices for manufacturing companies 

Issues Responsible Purchasing

WASHINGTON, August 17, 2026 — The Fair Labor Association (FLA) today announced that it will release new guidance to help purchasing companies in the manufacturing industry align their business operations with effective human rights due diligence and responsible purchasing practices. 

FLA’s new guidance, which will be launched during a public webinar on Wednesday, September 2, offers a strategic approach and concrete recommendations informed by industry-leading labor rights standards and frameworks, including FLA’s work with the Responsible Purchasing Practices Working Group. It is based on FLA’s learnings from evaluating over 50 companies’ responsible purchasing and production practices over the last decade; insights gleaned from conversations with buyers; and more. 

“Purchasing decisions directly influence working conditions in supply chains,” said FLA Vice President of Research & Development in Social Compliance Tiffany Rogers. “Cost negotiations, payment terms, and lead times are just a few of the elements companies must consider in light of their impact on workers. Our latest guidance is designed to help businesses develop clear processes for working responsibly with suppliers that avoid creating risks for both workers and business operations.” 

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The Fair Labor Association (FLA) promotes human rights at work. We are an international network of companies, universities, and labor and civil society organizations collaborating to ensure that millions of people working at the world’s factories and farms are paid fairly and protected from risks to their health, safety, and well-being.  

CONTACT:  
Stacy Hope 
communications@fairlabor.org  

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