According to the CCC a code of conduct is good if:

1. The scope of the code is clear, and extends to all garment making units in the entire subcontracting chain.

2. The CCC's guiding principles for acceptable working conditions in the garment industry are comprised of the core labour standards of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and several additional standards. Briefly, these include:
   

   freedom of association

   right to collective bargaining

   no discrimination of any kind

   no forced or slave labour

   a minimum employment age of 15

   health and safety measures

   a maximum working week of 48 hours and voluntary overtime of maximum 12 hours

   the right to a living wage

   the establishment of an employment relationship

3. The code should include provisions for implementation and regular monitoring and verification.