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. Mean-How can help importers search and select suitable WRAP audited factories according to the detailed sourcing requirements of importers. We can also help importers provide training and consultation to their factories so that they can improve their working conditions as per WRAP principles and finally obtain WRAP certificates. |