Nestlé Denies Child Labour Allegations in Coffee Supply Chain
Nestlé has refuted allegations of supply chain violations, specifically child and forced labour on coffee farms in Uganda, Brazil, and China. The company denies breaching the German Supply Chain Act, as reported by several NGOs who have filed complaints with the German Federal Office of Economics and Export Control.
Nestlé has stated that it takes the allegations seriously and is investigating each situation mentioned by the NGOs. The company has rejected the accusations, claiming it has not been directly involved with or has terminated cooperation with suppliers not meeting its standards. Nestlé has human rights due diligence procedures in place for its raw material procurement to comply with legal requirements and its own principles.
The complaints also targeted Dallmayr and Starbucks operator Amrest. The spokesperson for Nestlé, who addressed these allegations, remains unnamed. Nestlé's statement did not specify a spokesperson.
The complaints, sent to the German Federal Office of Economics and Export Control, allege violations of the German Supply Chain Act by Nestlé, Dallmayr, and Amrest. Nestlé maintains that it is committed to upholding human rights and investigating the claims.
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