APPENDIX 2
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS(续)
5. What are the consequences of a Facility failing to meet Disney’s Minimum Compliance
Standard (“MCS”)?
• A newly-established Facility that does not meet the MCS cannot begin production.
• An existing Facility that does not maintain the MCS will generally have up to 90 days to demonstrate the correction of all MCS violations. Failure to take the necessary corrective action will result in the loss of authorization to produce Disney branded merchandise in the Facility and Licensees/Vendors using the Facility will be required to promptly cease all Disney-branded production in the Facility.
6. I recently submitted an ILS Audit and the Facility demonstrated compliance with the
MCS. Why is Disney scheduling a new audit with this same Facility?
• Disney generally retains the right to audit any Facility at any time anywhere in the world. Disney periodically conducts audits to confirm working conditions in Facilities producing Disney branded products even where a qualified ILS Audit Report is already on file.
• Disney will generally provide notification to you before an ILS Audit is conducted by Disney. Any Facility being audited by Disney must provide full access to the premises, relevant documents, and workers for private interviews.
7. Is a signed FAMA provided by the Facility sufficient proof that the Facility is authorized to
produce Disney-branded products?
No. Signed FAMA’s are provided to Licensees/Vendors and not Facilities. Each signed FAMA is specifically related to the FAMA Application required to be filed by the Licensee/Vendor. A Facility (even one currently being used by Licensee/Vendors) cannot be used unless a new FAMA Application is submitted covering the specific proposed use and a signed FAMA is received before production commences.
8. Why am I not authorized to start production with a Facility that is working with other Licensees
or Vendors?
Signed FAMA’s are provided to Licensees/Vendors and not Facilities. Each signed FAMA is specifically related to the FAMA Application required to be filed by the Licensee/Vendor. A Facility (even one currently being used by Licensee/Vendors) cannot be used unless a new FAMA Application is submitted covering the specific proposed use and a signed FAMA is received before production.
9. Why does my monthly Licensee/Vendor Status Report still show Facilities I no longer work with?
Inactive Facilities will remain listed as “Expired Facilities” on the monthly Licensee/Vendor Status Report for at least 12 months after the relationship has expired. Inactive Facilities are kept on your report for your reference to ensure that you are fully aware of their current status with Disney.
10. Can I obtain a list of Facilities used to produce Disney-branded products by other brands or retailers?
No. It is the responsibility of each Licensee/Vendor to properly manage their supply chain for Disney branded products. This includes responsibility for identifying compliant Facilities and working to help ensure their continuing compliance with ILS Program requirements.