Thursday, 15 Oct 2020 01:24 PM MYTOn October 1, Bloomberg reported that the US agency blocked imports of FGV’s palm oil and palm oil products on the grounds that a yearlong investigation 'reasonably indicates' the use of forced labour. — AFP pic
FGV said the CBP would not reveal any information beyond saying its review found 11 global indicators of forced labour practices within the Malaysian firm’s operations. “Information around the CBP’s investigation findings is imperative to enable FGV to address and resolve any remaining gaps in its practices,” the firm said in a statement.
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