Toxic Sweatshops: Regulating the Import of Hazardous Electronics

20 Pages Posted: 20 Jan 2016

Date Written: January 14, 2016

Abstract

The rise in consumer use of personal electronic devices has led to a boom in electronics manufacturing worldwide. Along with the expansion of production have come serious questions about the safety of production processes, as large numbers of workers and their children have become seriously ill. This article proposes that the United States, as a leading importer of electronic devices and components, create an Electronics Import Safety Commission to make sure that both workers and consumers are safe. This commission, modeled after the Consumer Protection Safety Commission, would monitor and regulate electronics manufacturing and would enhance transparency and accountability throughout the supply chain.

Suggested Citation

Robbins, Allie, Toxic Sweatshops: Regulating the Import of Hazardous Electronics (January 14, 2016). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2717837 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.2717837

Allie Robbins (Contact Author)

CUNY School of Law ( email )

2 Court Square
Long Island City, NY 11101
United States

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