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SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY STANDARDS
A comparison of Sedex SMETA and amfori BSCI: nature, scope, how results are recorded, follow-up, mutual acceptance and how to confirm which programme a buyer requires.
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SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY STANDARDS
A step-by-step checklist for factories preparing for a SMETA audit: confirm scope, complete the Sedex SAQ, review management systems, records, site conditions and audit day.
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SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY STANDARDS
A guide to reading a SMETA report: CAPR, NC categories, CAR, corrective action timescales, closure evidence, follow-up audits and publication on Sedex.
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SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY STANDARDS
SAI published SA8000:2026 on 1 January 2026. This article summarises the main changes from SA8000:2014, transition milestones to 2029 and what certified organisations must do by 31 December 2026.
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SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY STANDARDS
SMETA (Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit) is a globally recognized social responsibility audit standard developed by Sedex—the world’s largest nonprofit organization promoting ethical trade—with over 60,000 members in 180 countries.
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