Social / ethical

SMETA (Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit)

Voluntary (commonly requested)

Official source

About this certificate

Type

Private scheme (GFSI-benchmarked or other)

Issued by

Sedex

Recognised bodies

Sedex-affiliated audit companies (APSCA auditors)

Product scope

Any production site

Typical validity

Audit report, typically re-audited every 1-2 years (not a certificate)

Key data on the certificate

Sedex site ref. (ZS); audit ref. (ZA); audit company; pillars (2 or 4); SMETA version (7); audit date; non-compliances & CAPR status

Key markets that require it

• European Union (Bloc) — Commonly requested: Retail suppliers Source for European Union
• United Kingdom — Commonly requested: Retail suppliers Source for United Kingdom

Markets named in the catalogue

UK & EU retailers, global brands

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