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flag Xinjiang cotton linked to forced labor enters EU markets via Bangladeshi factories supplying Irish retailers, despite corporate promises to cut ties.

flag Cotton linked to forced labour in Xinjiang, China, continues to enter European markets despite corporate pledges to cut ties with the region. flag At least 15 Bangladeshi factories imported hundreds of tonnes of cotton from Chinese firms Esquel Group and Jiangsu Lianfa, which operate in Xinjiang, a region where Uyghur Muslims have faced severe human rights abuses. flag These factories supply major Irish retailers including Tesco and Penneys. flag Weak certification systems and ineffective testing methods allow untraceable cotton to enter supply chains. flag Irish officials are urging stronger legislation to ensure ethical sourcing.

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