Apparel Compliance Standards in Bangladesh

Ethical Apparel Compliance for Global Fashion Brands

Aaryan Sourcing follows ethical apparel compliance standards in Bangladesh to help global fashion brands, retailers, wholesalers, and e-commerce businesses source garments from responsible factories. Our compliance program covers factory audits, worker safety, child labor prevention, forced labor prevention, fair wages, working hours, building and fire safety, environmental compliance, quality control, and transparent sourcing.

100%
Compliance Rate
Across all factories
Zero
Tolerance
For unethical practices
24/7
Monitoring
Compliance oversight
50+
Factories Audited
Annual inspections

Compliant Apparel Manufacturing for Global Brands

Our commitment to compliance ensures sustainable and responsible manufacturing that benefits workers, communities, and the environment.

We Do Obey All Legal & Social Compliances Guided by Laws. Our comprehensive compliance program includes regular audits, training, and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure the highest ethical standards throughout our supply chain.

"Ethical manufacturing isn't just a policy—it's our promise to workers, communities, and the planet."

Our Compliance Principles

We are committed to upholding the highest standards of ethical manufacturing through these core principles

Ethical Sourcing

We partner only with factories that meet our stringent ethical standards

Worker Protection

Ensuring safe working conditions and fair treatment for all workers

Environmental Care

Minimizing environmental impact through sustainable practices

Compliance Vision

Social Compliance for Garment Factories

To uphold the reputation of our customers and organization by ensuring compliance with all legal and ethical standards in our supply chain.

To enlist a factory, our compliance team first visits and audits the facility against our comprehensive compliance checklist.

We regularly monitor compliance issues among all our suppliers through scheduled audits and surprise inspections.

Factory Audits, Inspection & Monitoring

Continuous oversight and regular audits ensure adherence to our strict compliance standards

Employees' COC covers

  • Bribery
  • Disclosure of confidential documents
  • Misappropriation of assets
  • Falsification of records
  • Sexual harassment
  • Conflicting business interest activities
  • Violation of the ZTV sourcing code

Suppliers' COC Covers

  • Child labor
  • Disciplinary practices
  • Legal Requirements
  • Working hours
  • Freedom of Association
  • Unauthorized subcontracting
  • Health, Safety

Standards & Compliance

  • Forced labor
  • Harassment & Abuse
  • Ethical standards
  • Wages and benefits
  • Discrimination
  • Building and fire safety
  • Environment
Zero Tolerance Policy

Zero Tolerance Compliance Policy

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    Child labor
  • !
    Forced labor
  • !
    Discrimination
  • !
    Harassment and Abuse
  • !
    Unauthorized subcontracting including Tier 2 operations
  • !
    Shared buildings unless approved by Head of Compliance
  • !
    Factory buildings approved for residential use
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    Any unethical practice, such as bribery in cash or kind

Zero Tolerance

We maintain absolute zero tolerance for violations of our ethical standards

Code Of Conduct

Code of Conduct for Ethical Apparel Sourcing

Our comprehensive code of conduct ensures ethical practices across our entire supply chain, protecting workers' rights and promoting sustainable business practices.

Ethical Excellence

Our commitment to the highest ethical standards ensures fair treatment, safe working conditions, and sustainable practices throughout our supply chain.

Approved Factory

We will earnestly strive to meet all aspects of our buyers' code of conduct. We will only collaborate with factories that our buyers have approved.

Child labor

Our code strictly prohibits the use of child labour. We will not partner with businesses that employ workers under the age of 15.

Forced labour

We do not engage with any factory or organisation that uses forced or bonded labour.

Disciplinary practices

We expect all our business partners to establish a straightforward disciplinary action procedure that complies with local laws.

Harassment & Abuse

We do not collaborate with any factory or organization that engages in harassment or abuse.

Legal requirements

We expect all our business partners to adhere to local laws that govern their business conduct.

Ethical standards

We ensure we identify and work with organizations whose ethical standards align with ours.

Working hours

We prefer to collaborate with business partners who strive to respect the 60-hour weekly limit.

Wages and Benefits

We only partner with business associates who compensate their workers in accordance with prevailing laws.

Freedom of Association

We honour workers' rights to join an association of their choice and their right to collective bargaining.

Discrimination

We firmly believe that workers should be employed based on their skills alone.

Unauthorised Subcontract

Unauthorised subcontracting is deemed a Zero Tolerance Violation.

Building and fire safety

We firmly expect all our business partners to ensure building and fire safety in accordance with local law.

Health & Safety

We exclusively engage with factories that provide their workers with a safe and healthy work environment.

Environment

We expect all our business partners to ensure that their work processes do not adversely affect the environment.

CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility)

Worker Safety, Fair Wages & Labor Rights (CSR)

Aaryan Sourcing collaborates exclusively with factories that take their social responsibility seriously, contributing to sustainable development and community welfare.

Ensuring Education for Kids

Aaryan Sourcing believes that being in harmony with the world comes with the responsibility to make it a better place. We support educational initiatives for children in manufacturing communities through scholarships, school supplies, and infrastructure development.

Healthcare Initiatives

We are allocating a portion of our funds to clinics located in rural areas, providing essential healthcare services to underserved communities near our manufacturing facilities.

Community Impact

Our CSR initiatives create positive change in communities where we operate

Committed to Ethical Excellence

Join us in our commitment to responsible manufacturing. Contact us to learn more about our compliance standards and ethical practices.

Our Certifications

Sustainability

Quality Process

Resources

International Compliance Standards We Follow

GOTS
Organic Textile
OEKO-TEX
Material Safety
ISO 9001
Quality Management
ISO 14001
Environmental
SEDEX
Ethical Trade
WRAP
Social Compliance
GRS
Recycled Content
BCI
Better Cotton

Our Compliance Commitment

Social Compliance

Fair wages, safe working conditions, no child labor

Environmental Compliance

Waste management, water treatment, reduced emissions

Quality Compliance

AQL standards, product testing, traceability

Ethical Sourcing

Transparent supply chain, responsible sourcing

Ethical Apparel Compliance for Global Buyers

What is apparel compliance in Bangladesh?

Apparel compliance in Bangladesh means garment factories follow legal, ethical, social, environmental, safety and quality standards for responsible clothing production.

Why do global buyers need garment factory compliance?

Global buyers need garment factory compliance to reduce sourcing risk, protect workers, meet brand code of conduct requirements, verify certifications and maintain product quality.

What does Aaryan Sourcing check before working with a factory?

Aaryan Sourcing checks factory approval, worker safety, child labor prevention, forced labor prevention, working hours, wages, health and safety, building safety, environmental practices and quality control.

About Aaryan Sourcing Compliance

Aaryan Sourcing is a Bangladesh-based apparel sourcing and garment manufacturing partner that supports global fashion brands, retailers, wholesalers and e-commerce businesses with ethical sourcing, factory compliance, supplier audits, worker safety, environmental responsibility, quality control and export-ready garment production.

  • Company: Aaryan Sourcing
  • Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh
  • Core Topic: Apparel compliance and ethical garment manufacturing
  • Compliance Areas: Social compliance, environmental compliance, quality standards, factory safety and audit inspection
  • Relevant Standards: GOTS, OEKO-TEX, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, SEDEX, WRAP, GRS and BCI
  • Audience: Fashion brands, sourcing teams, retailers, wholesalers and e-commerce apparel buyers

Apparel Compliance FAQs

Why is apparel compliance important for fashion brands?Q
Apparel compliance helps brands reduce sourcing risk, protect workers, meet buyer requirements, avoid unauthorized subcontracting, maintain product quality, and build trust with customers.
What certifications should garment factories in Bangladesh have?Q
Common certifications and audit standards include GOTS, OEKO-TEX, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, SEDEX, WRAP, GRS, and BCI, depending on the product type, buyer requirement, and market.
Does Aaryan Sourcing provide factory audit support?Q
Yes. Aaryan Sourcing supports factory audit review, supplier assessment, compliance monitoring, inspection coordination, and documentation support for apparel buyers.
What is a zero-tolerance violation in garment sourcing?Q
Zero tolerance violations include child labor, forced labor, harassment, discrimination, bribery, unauthorized subcontracting, and unsafe factory conditions.
Can buyers request compliance documents?Q
Yes. Buyers can request compliance documents, certification details, audit information, and supplier approval support before starting bulk apparel production.

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