Modern Slavery Statement

Modern Slavery Statement

Our commitment to ethical business practices

This statement is made pursuant to Section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and sets out the steps that Perfume Corner has taken to ensure that modern slavery and human trafficking are not taking place in our business or supply chains.

Financial Year: This statement covers the financial year ending 2025.

1. Our Business

Perfume Corner is an online retailer specializing in authentic designer and niche fragrances. We operate primarily in the United Kingdom and serve customers across the UK, Europe, and internationally.

Business Details:

  • Business Name: Perfume Corner
  • Address: 43 Villiers Road, Southall, UB1 3BS, United Kingdom
  • Business Type: Online fragrance retailer
  • Primary Market: United Kingdom

2. Our Supply Chains

Our supply chains include:

  • Authorized distributors and suppliers of authentic designer fragrances
  • Logistics and delivery service providers
  • Packaging and materials suppliers
  • Technology and e-commerce platform providers

We source our products exclusively from authorized distributors and reputable suppliers within the fragrance industry. All our fragrances are 100% authentic and sourced through legitimate supply chains.

3. Our Policies

We are committed to conducting our business ethically and with integrity. Our policies include:

Ethical Sourcing

We only work with authorized distributors and suppliers who share our commitment to ethical business practices. We require our suppliers to comply with all applicable laws, including those relating to modern slavery and human trafficking.

Zero Tolerance

We have a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery and human trafficking. We are committed to acting ethically and with integrity in all our business relationships and to implementing and enforcing effective systems and controls to ensure slavery and human trafficking are not taking place anywhere in our supply chains.

Supplier Standards

We expect all our suppliers and business partners to:

  • Comply with all applicable laws and regulations
  • Treat workers with dignity and respect
  • Provide safe and healthy working conditions
  • Pay fair wages and provide appropriate benefits
  • Not use forced, bonded, or involuntary labor
  • Not use child labor

4. Due Diligence Processes

We undertake the following due diligence processes in relation to modern slavery and human trafficking:

  1. Supplier Selection: We carefully select suppliers and only work with authorized distributors and reputable companies in the fragrance industry.
  2. Supplier Assessment: We assess the risk of modern slavery and human trafficking in our supply chains by evaluating our suppliers' business practices and ethical standards.
  3. Contractual Obligations: We include provisions in our contracts with suppliers requiring them to comply with the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and to ensure their own supply chains are free from modern slavery.
  4. Monitoring and Review: We regularly review our supplier relationships and maintain ongoing communication with our key suppliers.
  5. Reporting Mechanisms: We encourage anyone who has concerns about modern slavery in our business or supply chains to report them to us.

5. Risk Assessment

We recognize that certain sectors and geographical areas present higher risks of modern slavery. As a UK-based online retailer working primarily with authorized distributors in the fragrance industry, we assess our risk as relatively low. However, we remain vigilant and committed to:

  • Regularly reviewing our supply chains for potential risks
  • Prioritizing relationships with suppliers who demonstrate strong ethical practices
  • Staying informed about modern slavery risks in the fragrance and retail industries
  • Taking immediate action if any concerns are identified

6. Training and Awareness

We are committed to raising awareness of modern slavery issues within our business. Our team members are:

  • Made aware of the risks of modern slavery in our industry
  • Trained to recognize potential signs of modern slavery
  • Encouraged to report any concerns through appropriate channels
  • Informed of our zero-tolerance policy and commitment to ethical business practices

7. Measuring Effectiveness

We measure the effectiveness of our efforts to combat modern slavery through:

  • Regular review of our supplier relationships and contracts
  • Monitoring compliance with our supplier standards
  • Tracking and investigating any reports or concerns raised
  • Annual review and update of this Modern Slavery Statement
  • Continuous improvement of our policies and procedures

8. Our Commitment Going Forward

We are committed to continuous improvement in our approach to combating modern slavery. In the coming year, we will:

  • Continue to work only with authorized and reputable suppliers
  • Strengthen our supplier assessment processes
  • Enhance our training and awareness programs
  • Review and update our policies as needed
  • Maintain transparency in our supply chains
  • Take immediate action on any concerns that arise

9. Reporting Concerns

If you have any concerns about modern slavery or human trafficking in our business or supply chains, please contact us:

Email: info@perfumecorner.co.uk

Phone: 07768 219998

Address: Perfume Corner, 43 Villiers Road, Southall, UB1 3BS, United Kingdom

All reports will be treated seriously and investigated thoroughly. We are committed to protecting whistleblowers and ensuring no one suffers any detrimental treatment as a result of reporting concerns.

10. Approval and Review

This statement has been approved by the management of Perfume Corner and will be reviewed annually.

Statement Date: November 2025

Next Review Date: November 2026

This statement is made in accordance with Section 54(1) of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and constitutes our slavery and human trafficking statement for the financial year ending 2025.