In 1995, following government investigations into sweatshop conditions and incidents of child labor by some manufacturers of products for the American marketplace, Macy's, Inc. adopted a stringent Vendor/Supplier Code of Conduct that sets out specific standards and requirements for any vendor doing business with Macy's, Inc. all of the company's vendors are required to sign written affirmations, agreeing to comply with the company's Code of Conduct that is designed to protect workers in this country and abroad. Among other things, the Code requires Macy's, Inc.'s vendors to allow unannounced factory inspections for contractual compliance, as well as for compliance with laws and regulations dealing with child or forced labor and unsafe working conditions. Inspections of factories engaged in the production of private brand merchandise for the company are made routinely, and violations can lead to termination by the company for noncompliance with the Code. (Macy's, Inc.'s policy on sweatshops and forced or child labor is posted at www.macysinc.com. the company's Vendor/Supplier Code of Conduct is available by calling 1-800-261-5385.)