Fast-fashion retailer Shein has reported two cases of child labour at its supplier factories in 2024, the same number as in the previous year. The company disclosed this information in a letter to British lawmakers, as part of its response to a parliamentary committee inquiry.

The letter, dated February 7 and written by Yinan Zhu, Shein's general counsel for Europe, Middle East, and Africa, was made public on Tuesday. According to Zhu, the two cases involved minors, with one being 15 years and 3 months old. The company also revealed the ages of the children found working at suppliers in 2023, which were 15 years and 11 months, and 15 years and 9 months.

Shein, which is preparing for an initial public offering (IPO) in London, stated that it conducted approximately 4,300 audits in 2024, covering around 317,000 workers. This marked an increase from 4,000 audits in 2023, which covered 285,000 workers.

"We take a strict zero-tolerance approach to child labour," Zhu wrote in the letter. "We will continue to work tirelessly to ensure that these isolated cases are removed from our supply chain entirely in the future, bringing our network of third-party suppliers globally, including in China, Brazil, and Turkey, along with us."

The company emphasized its commitment to eradicating child labour and strengthening supply chain monitoring as it moves forward with its global expansion and public listing plans.