Modern Slavery Statement

At Bedford Vape, we are committed to promoting ethical practices and upholding human rights throughout our operations and supply chain. We recognize the importance of addressing modern slavery and human trafficking, and we strive to ensure that our business and supply chain are free from such practices. This Modern Slavery Statement outlines our commitment and the actions we take to combat modern slavery.

Our Company

Bedford Vape is an online magazine that provides informative and entertaining content about vaping and related products. As part of our business, we collaborate with various suppliers, manufacturers, and service providers to deliver high-quality content and products to our readers and customers.

Our Commitment

We are dedicated to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all its forms. We believe that every individual has the right to work in conditions that are safe, fair, and free from exploitation. Our commitment includes:

·        Policies and Procedures: We have implemented robust policies and procedures to identify and prevent modern slavery risks within our organization and supply chain. These policies are regularly reviewed and updated to ensure their effectiveness.

·        Supplier Due Diligence: We conduct thorough due diligence assessments on all our suppliers to ensure they share our commitment to ethical practices. This includes assessing their policies, practices, and labor standards to ensure they align with our expectations.

·        Supplier Relationships: We strive to build long-term relationships with our suppliers based on trust, transparency, and respect. We actively engage with our suppliers to encourage ethical practices and provide guidance on modern slavery risks.

·        Employee Awareness and Training: We provide training to our employees to raise awareness about modern slavery, its indicators, and the steps to report any concerns. We encourage a culture of openness and accountability, where employees feel empowered to speak up if they suspect any form of modern slavery within our operations or supply chain.

·        Reporting and Remediation: We have established mechanisms for reporting and addressing any concerns related to modern slavery. We take all reports seriously and investigate them thoroughly. If instances of modern slavery are identified, we take prompt action to address the issue, which may include terminating relationships with suppliers involved in such practices.

Our Supply Chain

We expect our suppliers to share our commitment to combating modern slavery. We engage with them to ensure they adhere to the following principles:

·        No Forced Labor: Suppliers must not use any form of forced, bonded, or involuntary labor.

·        No Child Labor: Suppliers must not employ workers below the legal working age as defined by the relevant laws and regulations in their respective jurisdictions.

·        Fair Working Conditions: Suppliers must provide safe and hygienic working conditions, fair wages, reasonable working hours, and access to benefits and protections as required by applicable laws and regulations.

·        Compliance with Laws: Suppliers must comply with all applicable laws and regulations related to labor, human rights, and working conditions.

·        Supply Chain Transparency: Suppliers must be transparent about their own supply chain, ensuring that their sub-contractors and partners also adhere to these principles.

Review and Improvement

We are committed to continually reviewing and improving our practices to combat modern slavery. We regularly assess the effectiveness of our policies and procedures and seek ways to enhance our due diligence efforts. We also monitor legislative developments and industry best practices to ensure that we remain at the forefront of the fight against modern slavery.

Conclusion

Bedford Vape is dedicated to promoting ethical practices and upholding human rights. We will not tolerate any form of modern slavery or human trafficking within our operations or supply chain. Through our commitment, due diligence efforts, and collaboration with suppliers, we aim to ensure a transparent, fair, and responsible business environment. This Modern Slavery Statement will be reviewed annually to ensure its relevance and effectiveness.

Signed,

Bedford Vape