Supermax is extremely pleased with the US Customs and Border Protection announcement that has modified the Withhold Release Order issued on Oct. 21, 2021, against the company and its wholly owned subsidiaries (Supermax Glove Manufacturing, Maxter Glove Manufacturing Sdn. Bhd., and Maxwell Glove Manufacturing Bhd.) due to successful
remediation of forced labor indicators in the company’s supply chain.
Effective immediately, CBP will allow imports of disposable gloves manufactured by Supermax Corporation Bhd. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries to enter the U.S., provided they are otherwise in compliance with U.S. laws. “Today’s action underscores the ongoing impact of CBP’s enforcement efforts in driving remediation and eliminating forced labor from supply chains,” said Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Commissioner Troy A. Miller. “Everyone is entitled to humane and dignified treatment in the workplace, no matter who they are or where they live, and that’s why this work matters.”
CBP began enforcing a WRO against Supermax Corporation Bhd. and its wholly owned subsidiaries based on evidence reasonably indicating the presence of 10 of the 11 International Labour Organization indicators of forced labor. In response to the WRO, the company demonstrated to CBP that it has taken steps to remediate the forced labor indicators identified
in its supply chain.
