SMETA Social Audit
SMETA (Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit) is the world's most widely used ethical audit format. It covers four pillars: labor standards, health and safety, environment, and business ethics. Global retail chains (like Walmart, Target, IKEA, H&M, and Tesco) require suppliers to upload clean SMETA audit reports on the Sedex platform before placing purchase orders. We conduct pre-assessment reviews, organize employee wage/time sheets, verify fire safety systems, and assist during the final third-party audit.
We Take Care of Everything
From preparing your documents to training your team and supporting you during the final audit, we handle the entire process. You focus on running your business, we make sure you get certified.
Who Needs This?
This certification is commonly needed by businesses in these industries:
Apparel & Garment Manufacturers
Handicrafts & Home Decor Factories
Leather Goods Exporters
Supermarket Food Suppliers
Garment & Apparel Factories
Handicrafts & Wooden Decor Workshops
Leather Tanneries & Shoe Makers
Toy & Sporting Goods Exporters
What You Gain From This Certification
Here is how this certification helps your business grow and win more clients:
We fix the documentation, records, and staff briefing issues that cause factories to fail, not just tell you what's wrong
Required by global retailers like Walmart, Tesco, H&M, IKEA, and Target before they place orders
One SMETA audit report on Sedex satisfies multiple buyers, you don't need a separate audit for each
Documents You Will Need
Get these documents ready before we start. We will review them and help you with anything that is missing.
Employee Attendance & Payroll Registers
Factory Health & Safety Audit Records
Valid Building Safety Certificate & Fire NOC
Record of Past Mock Drills & Health Checks
Pollution Control Board Consent & Waste Disposal Agreement
How We Get You Certified: Step-by-Step
Here is exactly what happens from the day you contact us to the day you get your certificate:
Factory Assessment
We perform a preliminary audit of your facility's safety systems, working hours, and record logs.
Policy & System Adjustments
We help you update workplace registers, health and safety policies, chemical handling zones, and fire safety systems.
Worker Awareness Program
We conduct training sessions to educate workers and staff about workplace code of conduct and safety regulations.
Internal Compliance Review
We run a simulate audit matching the registrar's checklist to verify audit readiness.
Official Third-Party Audit
We represent your files and records during the third-party agency (SGS/Intertek/etc.) audit and assist in resolving findings.
How Long Does It Take?
Here is how long it usually takes from when we start to when you get your certificate:
Average Completion Time
10 to 20 Working Days (Depends on facility size, current readiness state, and auditor scheduling availability)
Why Businesses Choose Us
Here is what you can expect when you work with us:
Dedicated Audit Support
We stand with you through every step until your certificate, license, or audit report is fully approved.
Experienced Lead Auditors
Our consultants are seasoned audit specialists with over 6 years of hands-on certification experience.
No Hidden Costs
We quote flat, all-inclusive fees covering setup, consultation, coordination, and final approvals.
End-to-End Handholding
We do not just tell you what to do; we write the documents, train your staff, and handle the inspectors.
Lifetime Advisory Support
Get continuous assistance for annual surveillance audits, compliance renewals, and standard updates.
Common Questions
Answers to the questions we hear most often about this certification:
SMETA gives you an audit report, not a certificate, but buyers treat it the same way. Your report goes on Sedex, all your buyers can view it, and you don't need to do a separate audit for each one. This is the most practical thing about SMETA: one audit, multiple buyers satisfied.
A certification gives you an official certificate (like ISO 9001). An audit is a check-up: someone inspects your factory and writes a report. Some standards like SMETA only give you an audit report, not a certificate. Both are important for winning buyer trust.
We help you get your factory ready by setting up proper safety training records, working hour logs, fair wage documentation, emergency exits, and clean facilities. We run a practice audit first so your team knows what to expect.
Related Standards
Other certifications and compliance standards commonly required in your sector:
Guides & Resources
Read our plain-English guides to understand more about compliance and certification: