Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit (SMETA)
SMETA is one of the most widely used social audit schemes in the world created by Sedex, a global membership organization that prides itself on making it simpler to do business that’s good for everyone. SMETA is an audit methodology, providing a globally-recognized way to assess responsible supply chain activities, including labor rights, health & safety, environment and business ethics. We are one of the Sedex’s affiliate audit companies for conducting SMETA 2-Pillar, SMETA 4-Pillar and Sedex Virtual Assessment. We conduct audits that encompass all aspects of responsible business practices, covering Sedex’s four pillars of labor, health and safety, environment, and business ethics.
Why do you need the SEDEX Certification?
- Enhance your quality, environmental and social responsibility management system
- Show commitment to sustainable business management
- Reduce risks and costs by implementing preventive measures for accidents
- Enhance company image
- Protect the health and safety of employees
SMETA service at a glance
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More information on: sedex.com.
Why SGS?
- Recognized Qualification of Professionalism:
SGS is a founding member and full member of the leading industry association, Association of Professional Social Compliance Auditors (APSCA). We are one of the few approved Sedex’s affiliate audit companies for SEDEX Virtual Assessment.
- Instill Trust in Competency
With over 30 years of social compliance field experience, SGS’s strong technical background translates into the approval to conduct social responsibility assessments against a range of internationally recognized codes and standards.
- Global Coverage with Local Expertise
Global and local network of experienced auditors is spread throughout sourcing countries, with over 600 auditors registered with the Association of Professional Social Compliance Auditors (APSCA).
- Uniqueness and Credibility
SGS is one of the few approved Sedex’s affiliate audit companies for SEDEX Virtual Assessment.
Need a quote?
In order to process your request, we kindly ask you to provide the necessary details on the form: https://forms.office.com/e/1UJ5EgEXiv?origin=lprLink.
Order process
Q1. How can auditee know which audit type shall be applied?
The audit type shall be determined by end buyer. Auditee and/or applicant shall confirm with end buyer before making decision. quote or reply within 1 working day.
Q2. Does the SMETA report have to be uploaded to Sedex?
Yes. as in accordance to Sedex’s requirement.
Q3. After uploading the SMETA report to Sedex, who can review the report? And how shall the auditee share the report with customers?
After audit firm uploading the SMETA report to Sedex, only auditee and audit firm can review the report. If auditee would like to make it visible to any other parties, first they need to publish the report in Sedex. After that, the report will be visible to authorized customer. If auditee is not aware of how to authorize a report to a customer, they can contact Sedex helpdesk for further assistant. But for non-Sedex member, they are unable to login Sedex or share report. The report can only be shared in PDF format through email to customers for non-Sedex member.
Sedex Helpdesk Contact:
- Email: helpdesk@sedex.com
- China Helpdesk tel.: +86 (0)21 8031 1666
- Europe Helpdesk tel.: +44 (0)20 7902 2320
- US/Canada Helpdesk tel.: +1 877 355 4866
- India Helpdesk tel.: +91 124 6033700
If you place an order as a member, please log in and check the status of your order under “Quote Request” or “Orders”.
Q4. Will there be a certificate issued after completion of SMETA audit? And how to evaluate if the audit is pass or fail?
There will be no certification for SMETA audits. The delivery of the audit is only the summary report and CAPR (corrective action plan report). There is no conclusion like scoring, grading or fail or pass judgement. The evaluation of the audit result is solely based on the judgement of customers. And different customers may have different conclusions for the same report.
Q5. What is the valid period of a SMETA report? And when the next audit will be arranged?
There is no validity for a SMETA report. But different end buyer will have different requirement. Auditee shall confirm with the end buyer of the next audit time.
Q6. Is it mandatory to conduct follow-up audit, and does the factory have to close all NC findings in the report?
There is no specific requirement from audit firms or Sedex. Auditee shall confirm with the end buyer of the follow-up audit arrangement as well as close of NC findings in the report.
Q7. How to become a Sedex member?
Applicant will need to contact Sedex helpdesk for further assistant.
Sedex Helpdesk Contact:
- Email: helpdesk@sedex.com
- China Helpdesk tel.: +86 (0)21 8031 1666
- Europe Helpdesk tel.: +44 (0)20 7902 2320
- US/Canada Helpdesk tel.: +1 877 355 4866
- India Helpdesk tel.: +91 124 6033700
Q8. Can trading companies or logistic companies apply for SMETA audit?
Yes, companies from all different kinds of industries can apply for SMETA audits.
Q9. We’re a new company registered less than 3 months ago. Can we still apply for the SMETA audit?
For new factories, there shall be wage and attendance records for at least 3 full months for verification, regardless of the registration time.
Q10. Comparing with BSCI and SMETA, which is easier to pass and which is more widely accepted?
Both BSCI and SMETA do not have a fail or pass conclusion. The evaluation of the audit result is solely based on the judgement of customers. And different customers may have different conclusions for the same report. Both 2 audit schemes are widely accepted by customers.
