What makes Rugmark so unique

For the first time ever, consumers can have confidence that a product is made without child labor. This has been an area of frustration for consumers -- when questioned, few consumers want to purchase such products, but know they do so from a lack of options. The RUGMARK label provides consumers with a choice when buying a hand-knotted rug.

A RUGMARK label is available to manufacturers who agree to use no child labor in the production of hand-knotted carpets. In order for a manufacturer to use the label, the manufacturer must comply with strict guidelines and allow unannounced inspections by trained inspectors employed by the RUGMARK Foundation. No other labels, pledges, or assurances provide the same integrity and accountability, upon which consumers may have confidence that the product is indeed made free of child labor.

licensing Process

Carpet manufacturers who wants to join the trademark initiative and become certified must:

1) Produce carpets without any child labor involved.

2) Pay at least the minimum wages fixed by the government to their employees.

3) Agree to allow access to their looms for unannounced inspections.

The mandatory criteria mentioned above will become legally binding once an enterprise has committed itself to using the trademark and becomes licensed. Illegal use of the trademark carries criminal penalties.