WRAP Principles - Certification Program Principles

WRAP is an independent, non-profit organizsation dedicated to the certification of lawful, humane and ethical manufacturing throughout the world. The aim of the WRAP initiative is to provide a framework for a 5-Step certification system (1. Application, 2. Self-Assessment, 3. Monitoring, 4. Evaluation, 5.Certification) for responsible textile production centres.

The objective of the Apparel Certification Program is to independently monitor and certify compliance with 12 principles centred on work, anti-corruption, forgery and environmental standards.

  1. Compliance with Laws and Workplace Regulations
  2. Prohibition of Forced Labour
  3. Prohibition of Child Labour
  4. Prohibition of Harassment or Abuse
  5. Compensation and Benefits
  6. Working hours
  7. Prohibition of Discrimination
  8. Health and Safety
  9. Freedom of Association & Collective Bargaining
  10. Environment
  11. Customs Compliance
  12. Security

Note that it is not enough to subscribe to these principles; WRAP monitors the factory for compliance with detailed practices and procedures implied by adherence to these standards. Auditing and certification is conducted by an independent monitor from a list of monitoring companies and civil society organisations that regularly perform audits for compliance with policies and procedures required by WRAP.

Information

  • Author: Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production (WRAP)
  • Application: Universal
  • Creation Date: 2000
  • Availability: Free
  • Pillars: Transversal

Source

http://www.wrapapparel.org/

Remarks

The WRAP association extends into all labour-intensive sectors and certification areas, by means of their Universal Code of Ethical Conduct (UCEC).

Nature of the instrument - standard

Purpose - certification