WRAP AUDIT PROJECT INTRODUTION:

WRAP (Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production) is an independent, non-profit corporation dedicated to the promotion and certification of lawful, humane, and ethical manufacturing throughout the world. The WRAP Principles received the public endorsement of the AAMA (American Apparel Manufacturers Association) Board of Directors in 1998. More recently, the Principles have been endorsed by groups representing apparel manufacturers from 18 countries around the world. The principles cover basic standards that address labor practices, factory conditions, and environmental and customs compliance. Key members are brand owners rather than retailers.

WRAP PRINCIPLES CONSIST OF TWELVE ELEMENTS

Compliance with Laws and Workplace Regulations

Prohibition of Forced Labor

Prohibition of Child Labor

Prohibition of Harassment or Abuse

Compensation and Benefits

Hours of Work

Freedom of Association and

Collective Bargaining

Health and Safety

Prohibition of Discrimination

Environment

Customs Compliance

Security

WRAP audit challenge and WRAP certification benefit

WRAP certification is also very strict among all popular social compliance audits. WRAP certification usually will cost about 4 months, from WRAP registration to WRAP certificate issue. And some of factories can not obtain such certificate within 1 year for some requirements do not comply. In the meantime, the whole WRAP certification will cost much, which include WRAP registration fee, audit fee, consulting fee, facility improvement cost, and so on.

But more and more retailers and brand companies, including NIKE, ADIDAS, etc, require sewn product factories to obtain WRAP certificate, otherwise, they will not place orders or allow shipment.

WRAP audited factories will benefit importers very much, which will facilitate them to place orders to these factories immediately as well as reduce sourcing risks.