Swiss Chocolate Industry Faces Child Labor Scrutiny

Investigation into cocoa supply chains raises questions about Swiss chocolate makers' compliance with child labor regulations despite strict national guidelines.

Key Takeaways

Swiss companies are legally required to check for child labor risks in their supply chains
Companies can be fined up to CHF100,000 for non-compliance or false reporting
Ivory Coast and Ghana produce almost 60% of cocoa used by Swiss chocolate industry

By The Numbers

1.56 million

children aged 5-17 working on cocoa farms in Ghana and Ivory Coast

80%

of child workers work on family farms

60%

of Swiss chocolate industry cocoa comes from Ivory Coast and Ghana

They Said

"it is impossible to guarantee that their products are 100% child labour free"
— swissinfo.ch report

Swiss Chocolate Industry Under Scrutiny

Legal Framework and Requirements

Supply Chain Challenges

Industry Response and Solutions

Future Outlook

Sources & References

Truth or tale: is Swiss chocolate tainted by child labour?

SWI swissinfo.ch

Key Takeaways

Swiss companies are legally required to check for child labor risks in their supply chains
Companies can be fined up to CHF100,000 for non-compliance or false reporting
Ivory Coast and Ghana produce almost 60% of cocoa used by Swiss chocolate industry