The Code of Conduct for Production Partners of Ryohin Keikaku
Since the establishment of MUJI in 1980, Ryohin Keikaku Co., Ltd. (hereinafter “the Company”), who operates the MUJI
brand, has continued to produce products that are truly fundamental to day-to-day life without any unnecessary complexity,
in line with the three basic manufacturing principles of “Selection of materials,” “Streamlining of processes,” and“Simplification of packages.” Through its products and services, the Company strives to reduce its environmental impact andresolve a variety of social issues for the creation of a sustainable society, while protecting and respecting human rights under
its core value, which is “to contribute to society and people.” The Company will continue to work towards a “simple, pleasantlife and society” through its products and services that take consumers, producers, human rights, and the environment intoconsideration.
The Code of Conduct for Production Partners of Ryohin Keikaku (hereafter the “Code of Conduct”) defines standards for afair, safe and appropriate work environment as well as the environmental responsibility throughout the supply chain. Thesestandards are based on internationally recognized human rights principles and declarations, including the International Bill of
Human Rights and the core labor standards set forth in the International Labour Organization (ILO) conventions.
The Company values the partnership with all the suppliers and factories involved in the Group's supply chain. It not only
requests them to comply with the Code of Conduct, but also strives to make continuous improvements together. The Code of
Conduct applies to suppliers who have direct contracts with the Company, as well as their contract manufacturers (hereaftercollectively referred to as “production partners”). The Company requires its production partners to not only comply with theCode of Conduct but also oblige their cooperating companies in their supply chains to comply with the same standards. Whendeemed necessary, the Company will require production partners to verify the compliance of their cooperating companies andto report the findings to the Company.
The Company conducts business only with production partners that pledge to comply with the Code of Conduct in order toprotect the work environment and human rights in factories, and the natural environment. In addition, to ensure complianceand to monitor ongoing efforts, the Company requires its production partners to consent to participate in factory audits
conducted by a third-party organization commissioned by the Company, or to participate in the Better Work Program. In casewhere production partners fail to meet any of the requirements stipulated in the Code of Conduct, the Company will requirethem to take corrective actions, and to establish sustainable management and in-plant problem resolution programs to ensure
continuous compliance. When production partners take corrective actions based on the suggestions made by the Company,
they shall submit the evidence of implementation of such corrective actions and an improvement report and, as necessary,agree to follow-up audits.
In cases of human rights violations or misconduct in business activities, and violations and/or suspected violations of national,local, and other applicable laws and regulations, and/or the Code of Conduct, production partners are required to immediately
report to the Company.

The Code of Conduct for Production Partners（1）Laws and Regulations

Production partners shall comply with 1) all applicable laws and regulations at the national and local level where theiremployees work, and 2) the Code of Conduct for Production Partners. In the event of any discrepancy between the above 1)
and 2), production partners shall choose the standard that is favorable to their employees.
（2）

Prohibition of Child Labor

Production partners shall not employ children under the age of 15, or under the age for completion of compulsory education,or under the legal minimum age for employment as defined by applicable law, whichever is higher. Juvenile workers (aged
15 to 17 years) shall not perform work which, by its nature or the circumstances in which it is carried out, is likely tocompromise their health, safety or morals. Production partners shall appropriately check the age of employees when hiring.
（3）

Prohibition of Forced Labor

Production partners shall not engage in any form of forced labor, compulsory labor, and human trafficking, including slavelabor and forced labor through physical or mental restraint. Unless otherwise regulated by special laws and regulations,employees shall not be required to pay commission fee or deposits in exchange for employment, nor should they be required
to submit personal legal documents such as passports, identity cards and work permits. Employees’ freedom of movement
shall not be monitored or restricted in either their workplace or living quarters. When an employee is sick, injured or pregnant,they can take a leave after submitting certificates and notifications from doctors.
（4）

Employment Contract

Production partners shall adopt and comply with employment regulations and conditions that protect the rights of employees,
which are fair, complete and accurate under national and international labor and social security legislation.
（5）

Working Hours

Production partners shall accurately record the working hours of all employees, and document and preserve them withoutomission. In principle, the number of working days per year shall not exceed the limit stipulated by local laws. In addition,
weekly working hours (including overtime) shall not exceed legal limits in principle.
（6）

Wages and Compensations

Production partners shall conclude a labor contract with the workers in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations,pay wages and benefits, and make various deductions. Production partners shall not make monetary deduction for the purposeof disciplinary action or disciplinary punishment beyond that permitted by laws and regulations. Production partners shall pay
all employees, including probationary trainees, dispatched workers, and student workers, at a promised time at least theminimum wage guaranteed by laws and regulations for normal workweek. If the salary does not meet the living wage of theemployee and his or her family, production partners shall work with other organizations or the Company and take appropriate
action to gradually reach appropriate wage levels. All dispatched and consigned labor shall be used within the limits ofapplicable laws and regulations.
（7）

Health and Safety

Production partners shall provide a safe and healthy environment to all employees and properly manage their health and safety.

All buildings on the premises must be maintained in a good condition, ensuring the safety of the body structure. Fire
extinguishers and evacuation routes in the facilities should be adequate, unlocked*, uninterrupted and accessible. The safetyof machinery and other equipment must be ensured. Safe drinking water and adequate sanitation facility must be provided,and chemical materials must be managed properly. Similar standards apply to dormitories provided to employees, whiledormitories should not be located in the same building as manufacturing sites and warehouses.
(*Unlocked refers the physical state of not being locked, or that workers can evacuate the building in one action by pressing the door from inside in the event of adisaster or any emergency.)（8）

Managing Chemicals

Production partners shall carefully manage chemical substances that might cause environmental pollution. In terms ofproducts, chemical substances prohibited by laws and regulations in each country or region must not be included in productsof that country or region. Production partners shall not use chemical substances that are prohibited in the manufacturing
process. For chemical substances specified by the laws and regulations of each country or region, production partners shallmonitor the amount of emissions and report the results to the relevant authorities based on the laws and regulations.
（9）

Freedom of Association and the Right to Collective Bargaining

Production partners shall recognize and admit the right for management and employees to organize labor unions and employee
unions, the right to participate freely in associations of their choice, and the freedom of collective bargaining. In addition,
production partners shall establish and implement an effective, transparent grievance mechanism where complaints can besubmitted by employees and be resolved in good faith with mutual respect, even in the absence of labor or employee union.
（10） Discrimination
Production partners shall not discriminate or be complicit in employment discrimination relating to recruitment, wages,promotion, termination or retirement on the grounds of race, color, gender, age, nationality, origin, ethnicity, religion, sexualorientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, medical condition, disease, generic characteristics, pregnancy,marital status, socioeconomic status, political opinion, affiliation with the labor union, etc. All employment decisions should
be based on the principle of equal employment opportunities. An effective system should be in place to protect all employees,including migrant employee, temporary employee and seasonal employee, from all forms of discrimination.
（11） Harassment, Abuse, and Disciplinary Proceedings
Production partners shall respect the human rights of all employees and shall not commit any form of harassment, including
verbal, mental, physical, or sexual harassment. Disciplinary proceedings such as verbal warnings, suspension, and dismissal
should be specified in written form.
（12） Anti-Corruption
Production partners shall maintain appropriate and normal relationships with government and administrations, and shall not
engage in any form of bribery, corruption, blackmailing or embezzlement. In addition, production partners shall put in placeappropriate procedures to prevent bribery in all of their transactions.
（13） Environment
Production partners shall strive to protect the environment by complying with all environmental laws applicable to thecountries and regions in which they operate, and the environmental requirements set forth by the Company (which may setstandards that are higher than legal and other standards). In addition, production partners shall assess the environmental impactof their business activities and proactively implement measures to reduce their impact. Measures to be taken include: measures
to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, implementation of sustainable procurement, tracking of environmental data, reductionof pollution and waste generation, effective use of resources such as water and raw materials, reduction of hazardous
substances and exhaust emissions, and conservation of biodiversity. Production partners shall disclose environmental datawhen requested by the Company.
（14） Subcontracting
Production partners shall not subcontract the manufacture of goods to subcontractors without prior written permission fromthe Company. When subcontracting the manufacture of goods to a subcontractor, production partner shall obtain prior written
approval from the Company, and ensure that the business activities of the subcontractor are in line with the Code of Conduct.
（15） Responsible Procurement and Traceability
Production partners shall assess the target raw materials prescribed separately by the Company within their own supply chain.
At the same time, they shall develop their own policies and management systems for due diligence, identify risks that need tobe addressed, and implement appropriate procedures to mitigate those risks. Together with the Company, production partners
shall establish transparency and traceability at all stages of the supply chain, from the procurement of raw materials to theproduction of final products. When the Company requests, information covering from the place of origin of the raw materials
involved in the production of the Company’s products to the factories producing final products should be provided accordingly.
（16） Community
Production partners shall strive to contribute to the development of the countries and regions in which they operate, as wellas to the development of local communities through their business activities and other activities such as the initiatives toconserve global environment.

Future Revisions
The Code of Conduct will be revised in accordance with changes in international standards and the progress of social andenvironmental efforts made by the Company. The revised version will be published on the Company website, and we will
inform our production partners accordingly. The revised Code of Conduct will come into effect once it is published on theCompany website or once production partners are informed, whichever comes first. Production partners are required tocomply with the revised Code of Conduct.
Established in July 2020
Revised in January 2024