Tex Fashion Global
Zero Tolerance Violations (ZTV)

Zero Tolerance Policy

Compliance Issues Categorized as Zero Tolerance Violations (ZTV) — Strict Standards Across Our Entire Garment Manufacturing & Export Operations.

Strict Mandatory Governance

Compliance Issues Categorized as ZTV

At our company, we maintain a strict Zero Tolerance Policy (ZTV) towards any violations of ethical and legal standards in our operations. We are fully committed to ensuring a safe, fair, and responsible work environment. The following compliance issues are categorized as Zero Tolerance Violations, and any breach will result in immediate action.

8 AreasZero Tolerance Scope
ImmediateEnforcement Action
100% AuditedEnlisted Facilities
ProtectedWhistleblower Desk
The 8 Strict Prohibitions

Zero Tolerance Violations (ZTV) Breakdown

ZTV #01

Child Labor

Immediate Disenlistment

Tex Fashion Global strictly enforces a zero-tolerance policy towards child labor in accordance with the Bangladesh Labor Act and ILO Conventions 138 and 182. Every production unit must maintain authenticated birth certificates, national ID verification, and age-screening protocols before hiring. Any confirmed child labor instance triggers immediate suspension, safe removal, educational rehabilitation support, and severe sanctions on the offending facility.

Compliance Directives:
  • Strict mandatory age verification (NID/Birth Registration) before hiring
  • No individuals below the legal minimum age permitted inside factory premises
  • Immediate child protection & educational rehabilitation protocol
Breach = Immediate ActionNon-Negotiable
ZTV #02

Forced Labor & Bonded Labor

Zero Tolerance

All employment must be strictly voluntary. Facilities are categorically forbidden from extracting involuntary work through threats of penalty, violence, or financial debt. Workers must never be forced to deposit original government identity documents, passports, or monetary security deposits. Workers must be completely free to terminate employment following reasonable notice as mandated by statutory regulations.

Compliance Directives:
  • No retention of workers' original identity documents or passports
  • No monetary recruitment fees or coercive financial bonds
  • Full freedom of movement and voluntary resignation rights
Breach = Immediate ActionNon-Negotiable
ZTV #03

Discrimination in the Workplace

Equal Opportunity

We champion equal rights, inclusivity, and fair treatment. Any discrimination based on gender, race, caste, nationality, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, disability, union membership, or political affiliation is classified as an egregious violation of our ethical code. Pay, training, benefits, and promotions must be awarded purely on objective merit and job performance.

Compliance Directives:
  • Equal pay for equal work regardless of gender or personal background
  • Zero pregnancy screening, tests, or marital status bias
  • Non-discriminatory hiring and advancement criteria
Breach = Immediate ActionNon-Negotiable
ZTV #04

Harassment and Abuse

Human Dignity

Workers must be treated with respect, honor, and dignity. Tex Fashion Global maintains zero tolerance for corporal punishment, sexual harassment, psychological coercion, abusive shouting, or verbal insults. Dedicated Anti-Harassment Committees and confidential grievance mechanisms must be active and accessible to all workers across all shift operations.

Compliance Directives:
  • Zero tolerance for sexual harassment, misconduct, or unwelcome behavior
  • No corporal punishment or monetary deduction disciplinary penalties
  • Anonymous whistleblowing channels protected against retaliation
Breach = Immediate ActionNon-Negotiable
ZTV #05

Unauthorized Subcontracting (Tier 2 Operations)

Strictly Forbidden

All production orders placed with Tex Fashion Global must be manufactured solely within pre-audited, verified, and officially approved facilities. Subcontracting any cutting, sewing, washing, embroidery, or finishing process to an unapproved third-party or Tier 2 facility without prior explicit written authorization from our Head of Compliance is a severe breach that results in immediate cancellation of orders and supplier termination.

Compliance Directives:
  • 100% manufacturing inside pre-screened & authorized facilities only
  • Zero unauthorized outsourcing of Tier 2 processes (washing, embroidery, sewing)
  • Continuous GPS/vehicle tracking and gate-pass security verification
Breach = Immediate ActionNon-Negotiable
ZTV #06

Shared Building Prohibitions

Safety Violation

A factory located in a shared building where other sections are owned by different proprietors, or where the building houses public shops, commercial markets, chemical storage, or flammable activities is strictly prohibited, unless formally evaluated and approved in writing by our Head of Compliance following comprehensive structural and fire life-safety risk audits.

Compliance Directives:
  • No factory located in buildings containing commercial retail shops or public markets
  • No multi-owner mixed-use buildings without written Head of Compliance approval
  • Dedicated independent fire exits and uninterrupted emergency egress routes
Breach = Immediate ActionNon-Negotiable
ZTV #07

Factory in Residential Purpose Building

Non-Industrial Ban

Manufacturing facilities operating within buildings designed, zoned, or legally approved for residential purposes are strictly categorized as Zero Tolerance Violations. Factories must possess legal industrial municipal approvals, Rajuk/local authority zoning permits, certified industrial structural load certifications, and dedicated fire evacuation infrastructure.

Compliance Directives:
  • 100% industrial zoning permits & certified commercial engineering clearance
  • Complete prohibition of residential apartments or converted homes
  • Certified floor load capacities verified by certified civil engineers
Breach = Immediate ActionNon-Negotiable
ZTV #08

Unethical Practice & Bribery

Zero Corruption

Integrity is non-negotiable. Any unethical practice, including offering, soliciting, or accepting bribes, kickbacks, entertainment, lavish gifts, or favor in cash or kind to facilitate factory enlistment, pass audits, expedite shipments, or falsify quality records, results in immediate blacklisting, contract termination, and referral to legal authorities.

Compliance Directives:
  • Absolute prohibition of cash, in-kind gifts, kickbacks, or facilitation payments
  • Severe criminal liability for falsification of audit or test reports
  • Independent double-blind quality and compliance audit validations
Breach = Immediate ActionNon-Negotiable
Enforcement Protocol

What Happens When a ZTV Is Identified?

Our compliance task force executes an immediate, transparent, and non-waivable 4-step enforcement sequence:

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Immediate Work Suspension

Instant stoppage of ongoing production and freeze on cargo dispatches from the affected facility.

02

Emergency Audit & Investigation

Deployment of an independent compliance review team to verify facts and determine scope.

03

Buyer Notification & CAP

Transparent notification to international buyer partners and formulation of a strict Corrective Action Plan (CAP).

04

Permanent Disenlistment

Immediate contract termination and blacklisting of suppliers who fail remediation or commit willful breaches.

Confidential Grievance Desk

Report a Compliance or Ethics Concern

All workers, suppliers, and buyers can report potential Zero Tolerance Violations confidentially. Reports are routed directly to the Founder & CEO and Head of Compliance with absolute whistleblower protection from retaliation.

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Worldwide Presence

OUR GLOBAL OFFICES

Tex Fashion Global (TFG) maintains an international business presence with offices in Bangladesh, China, and the United States, supporting our global apparel sourcing, merchandising, quality control, and export operations.

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South Asia

Bangladesh

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BANGLADESH OFFICE

Tex Fashion Global (TFG)

Headquarters & Manufacturing

Address

House #1033/1031, Road # 9, Avenue # 9,

Mirpur DOHS, Dhaka 1216, Bangladesh

Fax+880 2 5807 0892
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East Asia

China

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CHINA OFFICE

Tex Fashion Global (TFG)

Sourcing & Procurement Hub

Address

No. 79, Xiushui Road, Shengze Town,

Wujiang District, Suzhou City,

Jiangsu Province, China

Postal Code: 215200

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North America

United States

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USA OFFICE

Tex Fashion Global (TFG)

International Liaison & Relations

Address

340 S. Saint Andrews Place,

Los Angeles, CA 90020, USA