Modern slavery statement

Legal & Compliance

Modern Slavery Act Statement

Keplin Group Limited Financial Year Ending 31 January 2026 Approved 23 April 2026

This statement is made pursuant to section 54(1) of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 by Keplin Group Limited for the financial year ending 31 January 2026. This is our inaugural statement. Keplin Group Limited confirms that its total annual turnover exceeds the £36 million threshold and is therefore required to publish this statement.

1. About Keplin Group

Keplin Group Limited is a UK-based importer, wholesaler, and online retailer of consumer goods. We operate from our registered head office at Blake House, Cowley Business Park, Cowley, Uxbridge, UB8 2AD, with distribution and warehouse facilities across North-West England and the Midlands, and customer service, administrative, and IT operations in Mumbai, India.

2. Our Commitment

Keplin Group Limited has a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery and human trafficking in all its forms — including forced labour, debt bondage, child labour, human trafficking, servitude, and restrictions on freedom of movement. We are committed to acting ethically and with integrity in all our business relationships.

3. Our Supply Chains

The Group sources goods and packaging from suppliers based in the UK, China, India, and other parts of Asia. We acknowledge the specific modern slavery risks present in our supply chains, including:

  • Migrant worker exploitation
  • Excessive working hours
  • Wage withholding
  • Debt bondage through recruitment fees
  • Child labour in parts of our sourcing geography

4. Policies and Governance

The Group maintains the following policies:

  • Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Policy
  • Whistleblowing Policy
  • Supplier Code of Conduct
  • Recruitment and Vetting Policy
  • Equality, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Policy
  • Corporate Social Responsibility Policy

The HR Director and Head of Procurement are jointly responsible for the day-to-day management of these policies.

5. Due Diligence

Our due diligence processes include:

  • BSCI and equivalent social compliance audit reports collected from 100% of active tier 1 suppliers on a 6-monthly basis
  • Supplier self-assessments and written compliance confirmations as a condition of doing business
  • Social audits and site visits, prioritised by risk level
  • Contractual clauses requiring compliance with the Modern Slavery Act 2015
  • Right-to-audit terms, including unannounced inspections
  • Monitoring of the Global Slavery Index, ILO forced labour indicators, and NGO publications

6. Training & Awareness

Board of Directors

Tailored annual training on legal obligations under the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and on emerging risks.

New Employee Induction

Our position on modern slavery and employee responsibilities is covered in all UK employee inductions, including how to identify and report potential indicators.

Formal Training & Annual Refreshers

Formal modern slavery training and annual refresher programmes are currently under review. Annual refresher training is being considered for key staff, including HR, Procurement, and the Board of Directors.

Mumbai Staff

Training covering the same core content is provided, adapted to the local operating context.