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Labour Inspection & Certification
Our robust inspection framework ensures companies maintain compliance with international child-labour standards.
Certification Process
Companies submit an application for NTK certification and undergo
an initial assessment.
Application
Individual Volunteer
Company representatives receive training on Child labour standards, workshops and inspection processes.
Training
NTK certified labour inspectors conduct thorough audits of facilities and supply chain.
Inspection
​Compliant companies receive NTK certification which is valid for 3 years and are added to the
global register.
Certification
Benefits of NTK Certification
Companies that commit to NTK certification become beacons of social responsibility, inspiring industry-wide shifts toward transparent, humane supply chains.
Access to inspection insights and labour risk data
Access to labour inspection stamp for products and marketing materials.
NTK-aligned NGOs can access certification-linked funding streams.
Supports governments in meeting international obligations.
Converts CSR from narrative to measurable impact
Enables data-driven sustainability reporting.
Is your company committed to ethical supply chains free from child labor?
Things to Know About
The NTK Certification
Apply for NTK certification and join our global register of responsible businesses.
NTK’s labour inspection and certification system is designed to move beyond promises and ensure that ethical standards are verifiable, enforceable, and sustained.
What Is NTK Labour Inspection?
Labour inspection is an independent, structured assessment of a company’s operations and supply chains to ensure:
No child labour is present
Labour practices comply with national laws and international standards
Children are protected from hazardous or exploitative work
Inspections apply to both direct operations and supply chains, including subcontractors and informal production where risk is highest.
Who Can Apply?
Companies across all industries
Manufacturers, producers, and service providers
Multinational corporations and SMEs
Organisations seeking to align CSR efforts with child protection
Applications are submitted through the NTK website.
What the Inspection Covers
NTK inspections may include:
Review of company labour policies
Site-specific assessments
Worker interviews (including anonymous feedback)
Supply chain mapping and risk analysis
Age-verification systems and safeguards
Health, safety, and working conditions
What NTK Certification Means
NTK certification confirms that a company:
Has passed an independent labour inspection
Meets NTK’s child-labour-free standards
Has committed to ongoing monitoring and transparency
Aligns its CSR practices with child
protection principles
Certification is not a one-time approval, but a continuous commitment.
Certification Timeline
Initial Certification: Granted after successful inspection and corrective actions
Validity Period: Certification is valid for a defined period of 2 years
Renewal: Requires re-inspection and compliance review
Interim Monitoring: Includes announced and unannounced checks where necessary
Non-Compliance and Corrective Action
If issues are identified:
Companies are given clear corrective action requirements
Timelines are set for remediation
Progress is monitored closely
Failure to comply can lead to:
Suspension or revocation of certification
Removal from the NTK Global Register
Public disclosure of certification status
Why NTK’s
Approach Is Different
Independent and transparent
Applies across entire supply chains
Focuses on prevention, accountability, and remediation
Prioritises children’s rights over corporate convenience
NTK believes that ending child labour requires more than good intentions. It requires systems that inspect, certify, disclose, and enforce. The Labour Inspection Framework is our commitment to doing exactly that.
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