The signatories of the “International Agreement on Health and Safety in the Textile and Clothing Industry” announced on December 14, 2022 that they will formulate the “Pakistan Textile and Clothing Industry Agreement” based on the “Bangladesh Agreement”. Health and Safety Protocol for the Garment Industry. The new agreement is legally binding between IndustriALL, UNI Global Union, trade unions around the world and garment brands and retailers, and applies to Pakistani garment and textile suppliers. The agreement will be implemented for three years starting from January 1, 2023. Relevant parties also encourage clothing brands to sign agreements starting from January 16, 2023.
The agreement will phase in a number of plans, including the establishment of a national governance body, independent safety inspections to identify electrical, fire, structural and boiler risks, support Develop remedial measures, establish a safety committee to provide training, and develop an independent complaints mechanism. The agreement will initially apply to facilities that perform cut-and-sew processes, such as suppliers of ready-made garments, home textiles, and fabric and knitted accessories.
