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Accord cuts ties with five more garment factories
2015-12-22 15:43:00| Daily apparel & textile news and comment - from just-style.com
The Accord on Fire and Building Safety in Bangladesh has terminated business relations with five more garment factories after they either failed to implement workplace safety measures or cooperate with inspections.
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Coca-Cola India may have to shut factories if sin tax is passed
2015-12-11 15:51:40| Beverages - Topix.net
India is trying to push a national goods and services tax through parliament that would replace a myriad of state sales taxes and shake-up government revenue. he Indian subsidiary of Coca-Cola Co said on Friday it may have to close some bottling plants if the government pushes through a proposal that would subject fizzy drinks to a 40 percent "sin" tax, as part of a broader fiscal overhaul.
China orders factories shut as smog nightmare continues
2015-12-01 05:18:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Agence France-Presse: China has ordered thousands of factories to shut as it grapples with swathes of choking smog that were nearly 24 times safe levels on Tuesday, casting a shadow over the country's participation in Paris climate talks. A thick grey haze shrouded Beijing, with the concentration of PM 2.5, harmful microscopic particles that penetrate deep into the lungs, climbing as high as 598 micrograms per cubic metre. The reading, given by the US embassy, dwarfs the maximum recommended by the World Health Organisation,...
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Over 80% of Bangladesh RMG factories safe
2015-11-09 18:12:00| Daily apparel & textile news and comment - from just-style.com
Bangladesh has said that over 80% of its ready-made garment factories have been found to be safe following inspections for structural, fire and electrical safety, with emphasis now switching to remediation.
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Footwear factories recognised for responsible production
2015-11-06 18:43:00| Daily apparel & textile news and comment - from just-style.com
Six footwear factories from the US, India and China have been recognised for their commitment to continuously improve factory conditions and standards by a committee of top footwear sourcing executives from across the industry.
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