A code should apply not just to the company which sells products, but also to its suppliers, subcontractors, and licensees.

Companies accept responsibility for the labour conditions under which the products they sell are produced, down the entire supply chain in their sector. The limits of their sector have to be defined.

A code of conduct applies to all workers. The definition of a worker should be such that it includes everyone doing work for the company, irrespective of their formal relation. Therefore homeworkers, sweatshop workers, and migrant workers without legal status, for example, would be included.

A code of conduct applies to 100% of the company's products.

The implementation of the code should take place within a specified time frame.