Beauty company promotes ethical sourcing in cosmetic industry

Ethical Sourcing & Child Labor in Cosmetics - The beauty industry faces scrutiny regarding ethical trade practices, particularly child labor in sourcing cosmetic ingredients [4] - UNICEF reports 138 million children globally are engaged in detrimental labor [6] - The United Nations calls for the end of child labor in all forms by this year (2024) [6] - World Vision's "High Price of Beauty" report (2023) found millions of children work to produce ingredients for cosmetics [3] Company Initiatives & Partnerships - Sable Labs partners with World Vision to address child labor in cosmetic ingredient sourcing, focusing on traceability and responsible sourcing [2][3] - Sable Labs aims to source ingredients responsibly and traceably, supporting rural communities [3] - World Vision collaborates with women's cooperative groups and fair trade projects to promote ethical cosmetic trade [4] Consumer & Company Responsibility - Consumers are encouraged to inquire about brands' supply chains and ingredient sourcing [7][9][10] - Companies have a responsibility to ensure their supply chains are responsibly sourced [8] - Consumers should look for information on company websites and sourcing statements, particularly for common ingredients like mica, shea, and cocoa [9][10] Obstacles to Ending Child Labor - Farmers facing unfair wages or quota pressure may resort to child labor due to financial constraints [5] - Lack of access to education contributes to the problem of child labor [6]