We recognize the importance of respecting fundamental human rights throughout the commercial activities associated with our business. Every individual should be treated with dignity, fairness, and respect, and people involved in the production, handling, transportation, distribution, and sale of products should be able to work under lawful and humane conditions. We do not support forced labor, human trafficking, slavery, debt bondage, unlawful child labor, or other practices that exploit people through coercion, threats, deception, intimidation, or abuse.
As an independent retailer, our position within the supply chain is different from that of manufacturers, producers, factories, and brand owners. Even so, we understand that products may pass through multiple businesses, facilities, contractors, suppliers, and workers before reaching customers. Responsible retail practices therefore require awareness of the broader commercial relationships connected with the products we offer. We seek to conduct our own activities responsibly and to maintain business relationships that are consistent with applicable laws and reasonable expectations concerning ethical treatment.
We expect workers involved in relevant supply and distribution activities to be employed voluntarily and in accordance with applicable employment laws. Employment should not be obtained or maintained through physical force, threats, intimidation, deception, confinement, or other improper forms of pressure. Individuals should receive understandable information regarding the nature and conditions of their employment and should retain the ability to leave employment in accordance with applicable legal requirements and legitimate contractual arrangements.
We do not support practices that restrict a person’s freedom through improper recruitment debts, unlawful wage withholding, excessive recruitment charges, threats, restrictions on movement, or the inappropriate retention of identity documents. Workers should generally be able to maintain reasonable control over passports, identification documents, permits, and other important personal records. Such documents should not be improperly withheld as a method of preventing workers from leaving employment or exercising their lawful rights.
Respectful treatment is an important part of responsible workplace practices. Organizations connected with the production, handling, or distribution of products should seek to maintain working environments that do not tolerate physical abuse, harassment, threats, intimidation, degrading treatment, or other inappropriate conduct. Workers should be treated with respect regardless of their position, responsibilities, location, employment arrangement, or role within a supply relationship.
The protection of children is also an important consideration. We do not support employment practices involving children that violate applicable minimum-age laws or expose young people to hazardous, exploitative, or inappropriate working conditions. Work should not improperly interfere with a child’s education, development, health, or safety. Business partners are expected to observe applicable legal requirements concerning minimum employment age and to take reasonable measures to identify and address potential concerns involving underage labor.
Understanding supply-chain relationships can help businesses identify potential areas of concern. Where appropriate, responsible commercial partners should maintain suitable information concerning relevant facilities, contractors, suppliers, production arrangements, and other organizations involved in providing goods or services. Greater visibility into these relationships may assist in identifying potential risks and encouraging appropriate standards throughout the broader supply network.
Human-rights concerns are not always immediately apparent. A worker may appear to have accepted employment voluntarily while experiencing circumstances that significantly limit genuine freedom of choice. Examples can include recruitment-related debt, withheld wages, misleading employment promises, threats, immigration-related pressure, restrictions on movement, or pressure involving family members. For this reason, responsible business practices require attention to circumstances that may indicate vulnerability even when an obvious violation is not immediately visible.
Unexpected economic or operational conditions can also create additional risks for workers. Production interruptions, transportation difficulties, labor shortages, factory closures, economic instability, public emergencies, and other disruptions may place increased pressure on individuals and communities. Ethical considerations should continue to receive appropriate attention during periods of disruption as well as during normal business operations.
We understand that our role is primarily focused on retail activities and that we may not directly control the employment practices of manufacturers, suppliers, contractors, or other organizations involved earlier in a product’s supply chain. Nevertheless, we seek to maintain reasonable awareness of responsible sourcing principles and to consider human-rights expectations when evaluating relevant business relationships. Our approach is intended to encourage lawful, respectful, and responsible commercial practices without misrepresenting the extent of our direct control over independent third parties.
When a potential concern relating to worker treatment or human rights comes to our attention, we may review the available information and communicate with the relevant business partner where appropriate. Depending on the circumstances, reasonable responses may include requesting clarification, seeking additional information, discussing corrective measures, reviewing available documentation, or reassessing the relevant commercial relationship. The response will depend on the nature, seriousness, reliability, and circumstances of the information received.
We believe responsible sourcing is an ongoing process rather than a one-time undertaking. Supply chains can change, production arrangements may evolve, new contractors may become involved, and legal or industry expectations may develop over time. We therefore recognize the need to remain attentive to these changes and to consider reasonable improvements to our own practices as additional information and circumstances become available.
Transparency, cooperation, and accountability can help support responsible business relationships. We encourage relevant suppliers, contractors, manufacturers, logistics providers, and other commercial partners to operate in accordance with applicable laws and to maintain appropriate standards concerning worker dignity, lawful employment, workplace safety, and fundamental rights. Clear expectations can also help businesses identify potential problems and respond to concerns in a timely and appropriate manner.
We are committed to conducting our retail activities with respect for lawful employment practices and fundamental human rights. We do not knowingly seek to benefit from forced labor, human trafficking, slavery, exploitative child labor, or other coercive employment practices. At the same time, we recognize the complexity of modern supply networks and the importance of continuing review rather than assuming that potential risks can always be identified through a single assessment.
Customers and other interested parties who have questions about our responsible business practices or human-rights principles may contact us at bathsbomb@gmail.com. When submitting a question or concern, providing relevant information about the issue can help us understand the circumstances and determine whether additional review may be appropriate.
Our objective is to support responsible commercial relationships, respect the dignity of individuals involved in business activities, and remain attentive to potential human-rights risks connected with our retail operations. We will continue to consider reasonable opportunities to strengthen our practices as our business develops, supply relationships change, and expectations concerning responsible commerce evolve.