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First footwear factories awarded as part of FDRA’s new code of conduct

21/11/2014
First footwear factories awarded as part of FDRA’s new code of conduct

To complement the recently launched Responsible Factory Programme, the Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA) has recognised eight Asian footwear factories as Responsible Footwear Manufacturers, part of a drive to improve working conditions and compliance.

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