CALIFORNIA TRANSPARENCY IN SUPPLY CHAINS ACT
(California Civil Code §1714.43)
Updated: May 6th, 2025
Parfum Francis Kurkdjian LLC, together with its affiliated companies (collectively, “Maison Francis Kurkdjian,” “MFK,” “we,” or “our”), supports the objectives of the California Transparency in Supply Chains Act of 2010 (the “Act”). We strive to exemplify human‑rights‑centered, fair‑labor business practices and to work only with partners that share those values. Our supplier‑selection process therefore weighs not only product quality and service excellence but also the ethical, social, and environmental principles by which a partner operates. The Act provides an opportunity to reaffirm our long‑standing commitment to combating slavery and human trafficking throughout our supply chain.
Below is an overview of the actions Maison Francis Kurkdjian currently undertakes in furtherance of that commitment.
I. Supplier Verification
MFK has adopted a Supplier Code of Conduct (the “Code”). All direct suppliers—and any subcontractors involved in manufacturing our products—must sign and comply with the Code. The Code establishes non‑negotiable minimum standards covering:
* Legal wages, working hours, and humane working conditions
* Strict prohibition of forced, bonded, or child labor
* Health‑and‑safety protections
* Environmental stewardship
* Business integrity and anti‑corruption measures
We may require documentary evidence and on‑site confirmation to verify compliance.
II. Audits
Using a risk‑based approach that weighs the volume of business we conduct with a supplier and the relative vulnerability of the supplier’s location to labor‑rights abuses, MFK conducts announced and unannounced audits. These reviews measure conformity with internationally recognized social‑accountability standards, including SA8000 and International Labour Organization conventions. Audits may be performed by MFK personnel or by qualified independent third parties.
III. Supplier Certification
By executing the Code, each supplier certifies that materials incorporated into MFK products are obtained in compliance with the laws of the country or countries in which it does business—including laws prohibiting slavery and human trafficking.
IV. Accountability
If MFK becomes aware of a supplier’s non‑compliance with the Code or with applicable laws, we will:
1. Notify the supplier of the violation;
2. Require an immediate corrective‑action plan with fixed deadlines; and
3. Reserve the right to suspend or terminate the business relationship—without penalty to MFK—if the violation is not remedied promptly and sustainably.
V. Internal Training
All employees who have direct responsibility for supply‑chain management, procurement, or quality assurance receive periodic training on:
* The Act and its requirements;
* Identification of human‑rights and labor‑rights risks; and
* Implementation and enforcement of the Code.
Training references principles set forth in the International Labour Organization’s Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work and the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Maison Francis Kurkdjian will continue to review, enhance, and adapt these policies and procedures to meet evolving legal requirements and best practices—reflecting our unwavering commitment to ethical business conduct and the protection of human rights in every facet of our operations.
