| An individual & an Australia-based enterprise active in manufacturing and wholesale and retail trade | |
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| Lead NCP | Australia |
| Supporting NCP(s) | Japan |
| Description | Specific instance alleging a non-observance of the OECD MNE Guidelines. |
| Theme(s) | General policies, Disclosure, Human rights, Consumer interests |
| Date | 16 Jul 2024 |
| Host country(ies) | Australia, Japan, Sri Lanka |
| Source | Individuals |
| Industry sector | Manufacturing, Wholesale and retail trade |
| Status | In progress |
| Summary | On 16 July 2024, an individual submitted a specific instance to the Australian NCP alleging that an Australia-based enterprise active in manufacturing and wholesale and retail trade had not observed the General Policies (Chapter II), Disclosure (Chapter III), Human Rights (Chapter IV), and Consumer Interests (Chapter VIII) provisions of the Guidelines. Specifically, the issues concerned alleged deceptive marketing about the company’s bone china products by providing misleading information about composition and quality standards leading to financial and social ethical, and human rights concerns for consumers. The NCP is currently conducting its initial assessment. #caused #contributed #directlylinked #riskmanagementsystem #duediligence #corporategovernance #ESCR #deceptivemarketing #housingproducts #coordination #localsubsidiary #UNGPs
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