SEDEX Certifications:-
Sedex defines the Supplier Ethical Data Exchange, it is a non-profit organization and introduces to drive ethical business practices. Sedex helps to maintain ethical information in a simple and effective manner. It is a secure online database which allows the registered members to share, store the information in four key areas:- Health and Safety standard, Labour standard, The environment and Business ethics.
The Business Social Compliance Initiative is now AMFORI
BSCI stands for Business Social Compliance Initiative. Amfori BSCI code of conduct is based on international conventions such as the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the Children’s Rights and Business Principles, UN Guiding Principles for Business and Human Rights, OECD Guidelines, UN Global Compact and International Labour Organization (ILO) Conventions and Recommendations relevant to improve working conditions in the supply chain. Amfori BSCI core objective is to improve social performance in the complicated global supply chain process, ultimately enhancing working conditions in the factories, which are manufacturing goods for retailers & brands. Now a day all retail stores & brands are looking to ensure responsible sourcing and developed ethical supply chains, which offers a variety of social auditing framework.
WRAP Certification for socially responsible manufacturing
The Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production (WRAP) program is the world’s most accepted independent certification for the apparel/textile, footwear, and sewn products industry. The program monitors and certifies lawful, humane and ethical production. Voluntary WRAP certification distinguishes manufacturers of all sizes aiming to successfully export products particularly to the United States.
C-TPAT
Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) is a voluntary government-business initiative to build cooperative relationships that strengthen and improve overall international supply chain and U.S. border security.
C-TPAT recognizes that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) can provide the highest level of cargo security only through close cooperation with the ultimate owners of the international supply chain such as importers, carriers, consolidators, licensed customs brokers, and manufacturers.
The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) is an internationally recognized organic textile standard. Since its introduction in 2006, GOTS has demonstrated its practical feasibility and is supported by the growth in consumption of organic fibers and the demand for a unified processing criteria from the industry and retail sectors.