SMETA Audit
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What is a SMETA Audit?
SMETA is the audit methodology used to assess ethical compliance and responsible business practices.
Our SMETA Audit services help you build ethical, responsible, and compliant supply chains with confidence, ensuring you meet global enterprise standards.
Our SMETA Audit Services
Gap Assessment
Compliance Gap Analysis
Risk Prioritization
Readiness Evaluation
SMETA Audit Pillars
Labour Standards
- Child labour prevention
- Forced labour prevention
- Fair wages
- Working hours compliance
- Freedom of association
Health & Safety
Environment
Business Ethics
Our 5-Step SMETA Audit Preparation Process
Step 1: Initial Assessment
Understand your business operations, risks, and compliance status.
Step 2: Gap Analysis
Benchmark current practices against SMETA requirements.
Step 3: Action Plan Development
Prioritize corrective actions and implementation measures.
Step 4: Documentation & Training
Prepare evidence, policies, records, and employee awareness programs.
Step 5: Audit Readiness Review
Conduct a final review to maximize audit preparedness.
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Frequently Asked Questions
SEDEX is a platform for sharing supplier information, while SMETA is the audit methodology used to assess ethical compliance.
The duration depends on company size, workforce, and operational complexity.
Manufacturers, exporters, suppliers, and organizations working with global brands often require a SMETA Audit.
Labor Standards, Health & Safety, Environment, and Business Ethics.
A gap assessment, documentation review, employee training, and corrective action implementation significantly improve readiness.
It is not legally mandatory but is frequently required by customers and procurement teams.
Most organizations undergo audits based on customer requirements, typically every 1–3 years.
Yes. We provide end-to-end support for corrective action implementation and continuous improvement.
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