Siri Førde Tobiasen (20) picks up a patterned summer dress from her bag. The label says “made in Italy”. – Based on the little knowledge I have, Italy is not one of the worst, but I do not know much about working conditions there. The new Transparency Act enters into force on 1 July. It gives you as a consumer information about the background of the goods you buy. – If I knew that a chain treated its workers as rubbish and not with respect, then I would have bought another place. If my favorite store does not support good working conditions, then I think it is not worth supporting them, says Tobiasen. Leader of the Future in our hands, Anja Bakken Riise, believes the producers are sharpening now that people can see in their cards. Photo: Terese Samuelsen Aggravating effect The law gives you the right to ask questions about human rights and working conditions at the factory where the product is produced. What is the salary of the workers? How many hours do they work? Do they do child labor? These questions can be sent to the manufacturer, and you are entitled to receive an answer within three weeks. – Before this law comes into force, we as consumers have been almost helpless, says Anja Bakken Riise, leader of the Future in our hands. She points out that there are many consumers who have been preoccupied with the problem for a long time. The new thing is that they are now entitled to information. – This is a huge step in the right direction for us who wonder what conditions our goods and things are produced under, says Bakken Riise. She points out that it is at least as important that manufacturers now know that the general public is watching, and that the industry has become more transparent. – It has an aggravating effect, and it is an important driver for change. Two girls are looking for markings on the clothes they have just bought. Where do they really come from? Photo: Andrine Gald Myklebust / news – I’m probably a little naive Siri Førde Tobiasen is aware of the differences that exist around the world, but does not allow anyone to be exploited or oppressed. – I’m probably a little naive. I hope they are well, even if it is not always the reality, she says. The 20-year-old believes the Transparency Act will contribute to raising awareness. She thinks it is easier to think about something when you are enlightened and informed. – I hope it becomes clearer which chains support that the workers should be well. That it does not happen that they earn one kroner a day and feel bad at work, she says.
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Now you can check where the clothes come from – news Troms and Finnmark
