The International Labour Organization's Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work form the baseline of every credible CSR audit:

- Freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining (Conventions 87 & 98).
- Elimination of forced or compulsory labour (Conventions 29 & 105).
- Effective abolition of child labour (Conventions 138 & 182).
- Elimination of discrimination in employment and occupation (Conventions 100 & 111).
- Since 2022, occupational safety and health (Conventions 155 & 187) has been added as the fifth fundamental principle.

China has ratified the core labour Conventions. Understanding these principles helps factories anticipate what brand and SMETA auditors will verify. CSER Solutions maps your workplace practices against ILO fundamentals and builds compliant management systems.