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Name of Resource | 3. Public Procurement Act of 2017 |
Type | Policy |
Country / jurisdiction | Belgium |
Enacting authority | Government of Belgium |
Entry into force / date of approval | 20 May 2019 |
Description | The Belgium Public Procurement Act of 2017 requires that suppliers and sub-contractors comply with environmental, social and labour laws, and allows for failure to do so to be used as a ground for exclusion. The public buyer can require a specific label as evidence of human rights compliance for goods and services. |
Availability | FRA: https://www.publicprocurement.be/fr |
Name of Resource | 4. Toolbox Socially Responsible Workwear: A Guide for Public Purchasers |
Type | Guide |
Country / jurisdiction | Belgium/Flanders |
Enacting authority | Association of Flemish Cities and Municipalities and the City of Ghent |
Entry into force / date of approval | June 2018 |
Description | The toolbox is a guide for a sustainable procurement policy for local authorities in Flanders. The aim is to reach local governments to raise the bar on general purchasing policies and to strive for fairer production processes with suppliers, purchasers and consumers. It highlights the importance of responsible production in regards to SDG12. |
Availability | ENG: https://stad.gent/sites/default/files/article/documents/ToolboxSocResWorkwear_1406.pdf |