For several months, we have been conducting an investigation of the shrimp company, Choice Canning. Choice Canning passed a social audit conducted by Intertek in December 2022 under Amfori’s BSCI Code of Conduct. Part of that investigation has involved an ongoing conversation with a former Choice Canning employee who managed a plant for the company in Andhra Pradesh. We began talking while they were still on staff with Choice Canning and we have continued the dialogue since they stepped down from their position with the company. This person has filed a whistleblower complaint to U.S. federal a…

First of all, we would like to thank you for your email and sharing your concerns and investigation findings with us. From what you describe, we understand that your investigation has uncovered concrete evidence of serious unethical behaviours in a specific site where the shrimp company Choice Canning, operates. We are taking this very seriously. At amfori, we have an investigation protocol in place to assess allegations and complaints.

In order to start that process, we will need to have further clarification. Therefore, we would be grateful if you could share with us the exact location and…

As promised, I am getting back to you with additional elements regarding the Choice Canning Company unit III. But first, thank you for the opportunity to respond and clarify our position on this case. We support your mission to advance human and labour rights and supply chain transparency. At amfori, we are committed to deliver solutions and tools that support and encourage our members’ due diligence journey.

What you report are, indeed, serious allegations. Some of them could be considered as a breach of the amfori’s Zero Tolerance Protocol (see our [Guide 5](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws…