3. Prohibition of child labour
The exploitation of children under the age of 15 and their employment (child labour) is prohibited. Should the national statutes impose a higher age, this shall apply. The rights of young employees are to be protected. If children are encountered at work, the supplier shall document the steps it takes to provide relief for the children which enables them to attend school.
ILO Convention 79 (C79 Night Work of Young Persons (Non-Industrial Occupations) Convention, 1946)
ILO Convention 138 (C138 Minimum Age Convention, 1973)
ILO Convention 142 (C142 Human Resources Development Convention, 1975)
ILO Convention 182 (C182 Worst Forms of Child Labour Convention, 1999)