Policy on Child Labor

I.          Purpose:  It is the purpose of this Policy, and a requirement of the Alliance One Social Responsibility Policy, to establish a uniform, Company-wide mandate with regard to the employment of minors which is in violation of law, exploitive or which endangers the minor’s health, development, education, future livelihood or general well-being. 

II.        Policy:   It is the policy of the Company that it:

• Will comply fully with the child labor laws and regulations in each country in which it operates;

• Will not employ, directly or indirectly, minors (as defined by the laws of the relevant jurisdiction) in violation of this Policy;

• Will not contract for the purchase of tobacco with any producer who employs child labor in violation of this Policy;

• Will not purchase tobacco from any producer who employs child labor in violation of this Policy.

III.       Scope: This Policy shall apply to Alliance One International, Inc. and all of its subsidiaries.

IV.       Issuing Authority:  The issuing authority for this policy is the Company’s Chief Legal Officer and Chief Compliance Officer.

V.        Effective Date:  This Policy shall be effective upon the date of issuance.