1. Introduction
2. International standards
3. Child labour- setting the scene
4. Social clause
5. What can the individual company do?
6. Labels on consumer goods
7. Personal guidelines
8. Conclusions

This report scrutinizes the efficacy of company codes of conduct in combating child labor, with a specific focus on how companies engaged in international trade can prevent the commercial exploitation of children. It emphasizes that although campaigns against child labor generally have noble intentions, they can inadvertently harm the interests of many children. The report commences by outlining details about existing international standards.
Several key conclusions emerge from the report, including the recommendation that codes should extend to both the company and its suppliers. Additionally, it advocates for codes to articulate precise and measurable standards, not necessitating a blanket prohibition on all forms of child labor. Instead, it suggests allowances for "light work" for children aged 12 to 13 in developing countries. The report further advocates for codes to permit continuing education, address conditions of employment, prohibit corporal punishment and debt bondage, and enforce mechanisms for companies to monitor adherence to the code.

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