Samsung Says 59 China Suppliers Failing Safety Rules

Samsung Electronics Co. said 59 suppliers failed to provide adequate safety equipment for workers as the world’s largest smartphone maker struggles to improve labor standards at plants in China.

A majority of Samsung’s suppliers do not comply with China’s legally permitted overtime hours while no instances of child labor were found, the Suwon, South Korea-based company said in its annual sustainability report published on its website yesterday. Additional training is being provided to suppliers to prevent injuries to workers and improve standards.