Modern Slavery & Human Trafficking Policy
The Consumables Company Limited
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1. Policy Statement
The Consumables Company Limited is committed to preventing slavery and human trafficking in its corporate activities and to ensuring that its supply chains are free from such practices. As a specialist supplier of laboratory consumables, sampling tools, and clinical equipment, we recognise our responsibility to maintain high ethical standards across our global sourcing operations.
We have a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery and are committed to acting professionally, fairly, and with integrity in all our business dealings and relationships.
2. Scope
This policy applies to all employees of The Consumables Company Limited, as well as contractors, external consultants, and third-party supply partners. It covers all goods sourced for resale—including but not limited to glass vials, swabs, and plasticware—as well as services utilized by the company.
3. Our Supply Chain Risks
As a distributor, we recognize that our greatest risk of modern slavery lies within our global supply chain, particularly when sourcing from manufacturing hubs outside the UK. To mitigate this, The Consumables Company Limited:
- Prioritizes suppliers who provide transparent information regarding their labour practices.
- Conducts periodic reviews of our primary manufacturers’ own ethical policies.
- Maintains a preference for long-term partnerships with suppliers who demonstrate a commitment to worker welfare.
4. Our Commitments
- Right to Work: We conduct rigorous “Right to Work” checks for all UK-based staff to ensure legal employment and prevent forced labour.
- Fair Pay: We ensure all staff are paid at or above the National Living Wage and receive all statutory benefits.
- Supplier Code of Conduct: We expect our suppliers to adhere to the same ethical standards we set for ourselves. We will not knowingly support or deal with any business involved in slavery or human trafficking.
- Whistleblowing: We provide a safe environment for any employee or partner to raise concerns regarding unethical practices without fear of retaliation.
5. Due Diligence Processes
The Consumables Company Limited is committed to:
- Identifying and assessing potential risk areas in our supply chains (specifically focusing on raw material extraction and factory-level assembly).
- Protecting whistleblowers and investigating any claims of labour exploitation.
- Terminating relationships with suppliers who fail to improve their practices following a breach of this policy.
6. Training & Awareness
All staff involved in procurement and supply chain management at The Consumables Company are briefed on the signs of modern slavery. This includes being vigilant for:
- Unusually low pricing that may indicate exploited labour.
- Suppliers who are evasive about their manufacturing locations or workforce conditions.
- Lack of transparency in third-party audits.
7. Responsibility for the Policy
The Directors of The Consumables Company Limited have overall responsibility for ensuring this policy complies with our legal and ethical obligations. Management at all levels is responsible for ensuring those reporting to them understand and comply with this policy.
Signed:
Position: Director, The Consumables Company Limited
Date: May 2026
Annual Review Date: May 2027
