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US lifts import ban on Malaysia's Smart Glove
The United States lifted a 17-month import ban on products from Malaysian rubber glove maker Smart Glove, saying the company has addressed exploitative labour practices.
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in November 2021 sanctioned imports from Smart Glove and its group of companies over the alleged use of forced labour at its production facilities.
Smart Glove, which makes gloves used in the medical and food industries, then said it was...
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