Indicator 1.1.2

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Indicator 1.1.2

by Contact on 8 October 2026

Requirement

The UoC shall comply with all applicable legal requirements, including those relevant to the Criteria within the ASC Farm Standard.

How do I interpret this requirement?

  • ‘Applicable legal requirements’ refers to any type of law or regulation that is relevant to the scope of the ASC Farm Standard.

  • The UoC should be responsible for:

    • having a good understanding of laws and regulations including their applicability to the local context; and

    • facilitating any inspections by authorities.

Evidence of implementation should be maintained, e.g.:

  • A register for legal compliance, for example, listing:

    • relevant applicable laws and regulations, including, for labour-related laws and regulations, those within the home country of any migrant employees; and

    • compliance status, and any future actions needed to remain complaint; and

    • any measures needed to correct potential non-compliance with a law or regulation.

  • Certificates or other records to confirm compliance with legal requirements.

  • Documented outcomes and records of any inspections by authorities.

Auditors should confirm:

  • Existence of any legal documentation, outcomes of inspections, or records kept by UoC to demonstrate legal compliance.

  • Management understands the legal context in which they are operating.

Useful Resources

  • The International Labour Organization (ILO) maintains NATLEX (www.ilo.org/dyn/natlex), a database of national labour, social security and related human rights legislation across 196 countries and more than 160 territories and subdivisions. NATLEX is a free source of information for all users.