WRAP Certification
American & Canadian Consultancy Service.The Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production (WRAP) program is the world's largest facility certification program mainly focused on the apparel, footwear and sewn products sectors. Facilities receive a certification of six months to one year based on compliance with the 12 WRAP Principles.
The WRAP Principles are based on generally accepted international workplace standards, local laws and workplace regulations which encompass human resources management, health and safety, environmental practices, and legal compliance including import/export and customs compliance and security standards.
WRAP has adopted a management systems approach toward compliance which requires that senior management adopt the WRAP principles in writing, assign the necessary staff to ensure the required practices are implemented throughout the facility, and that an internal audit system is in place to ensure continuous compliance. Facilities must undergo a rigorous self-assessment and then be audited by an independent third-party monitoring company.
WRAP enjoys wide support from the global apparel industry but is, at the same time, independent of the industry. Active support is provided by the International Apparel Federation and more than 20 additional trade and industry associations from around the world.
WRAP certifies facilities, not brands or businesses. WRAP is a non-profit, non-governmental organization and has a Board of Directors that is independent of any industry group. It is not a membership organization. Over the years, WRAP's comprehensive factory-based model helped it grow into the world's largest certification program for the apparel industry - 1,850 factories from around 60 countries participated in the program and over 1,400 certificates were issued in 2009 alone. Today, WRAP's facility certification program is expanding even further, moving beyond just apparel to include all labor-intensive sectors, such as hotels, jewelry, furniture, construction, food, home furnishing, cutlery, glassware, carpet / rugs, lamps and more.
American & Canadian Consultancy Service. Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production (WRAP) is an independent, global non-profit organization dedicated to the certification of facilities engaged in lawful, humane and ethical production. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, WRAP has regional offices in Hong Kong and Bangladesh.
Based on reports of improper working conditions in sewing factories in developing countries, a task force composed of members from the American Apparel Manufacturers Association, consultants, NGOs and other stakeholders began an exhaustive, three-year study of the labor and environmental conditions in sewing factories around the world in late 1996. Based hundreds of meetings across the world with numerous governments, trade associations, retailers, brand manufacturers, suppliers, trade unions and NGOs, WRAP was established in January 2000 and is today the world's largest labor and environmental certification program for labor-intensive consumer products manufacturing and processing. WRAP enjoys the support of 25 international trade associations including the International Apparel Federation which represents 36 national associations and over 150,000 individual companies.
In 1997, WRAP expanded to include jewelry, electronics, appliances, furniture, hotels and resorts, food processing and more.
WRAP is a standards-setting and certification body. It has no members nor does it rely on government funding or foundation grants.
The WRAP Certification Program is based on 12 Principles focusing on local law and workplace regulations, generally accepted international workplace standards, and the environment. WRAP also includes evaluation of a facility's customs compliance and security standards in line with the Customs - Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) Foreign Manufacturers Security Criteria of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for facilities exporting to the US. Facilities that demonstrate proper adoption, deployment and monitoring of all 12 Principles receive certification for six months to two years. The certificate applies to the individual facility, not a parent company or brand.
As stated above, WRAP focuses on compliance with local law. It is an apolitical organization and does not lobby nor advocate for issues such as freedom of association outside of local law, nor the concept of a living wage, which has not been defined. WRAP understands and respects the unique culture of each country. Therefore it is the policy that WRAP has not and will not get involved in any political issue with any country.
Facilities benefit from WRAP certification by demonstrating compliance with buyer Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) requirements. This certification clearly opens doors and creates business opportunities in today's highly competitive global export markets. WRAP is well recognized and has been accepted by many international retailers, brand manufacturers and licensors. Manufacturers in many developing countries have treated WRAP as an "International Passport for Entry into Western Countries".
WRAP has incorporated a significant number of "best practices" to assist facilities in becoming more efficient, productive and profitable. Finally, the overall benefits are clear: better working conditions for employees, an environmental program designed to protect the environment, and a sustainable platform to provide for future generations.
American & Canadian Consultancy Service. WRAP 12 Principles
Compliance with Laws and Workplace Regulations Facilities will comply with laws and regulations in all locations where they conduct business.
Prohibition of Forced Labor Facilities will not use involuntary or forced labor.
Prohibition of Child Labor Facilities will not hire any employee under the age of 14 or under the minimum age established by law for employment, whichever is greater, or any employee whose employment would interfere with compulsory schooling.
Prohibition of Harassment or Abuse Facilities will provide a work environment free of supervisory or co-worker harassment or abuse, and free of corporal punishment in any form.
Compensation and Benefits Facilities will pay at least the minimum total compensation required by local law, including all mandated wages, allowances & benefits.
Hours of Work Hours worked each day, and days worked each week, shall not exceed the limitations of the country's law. Facilities will provide at least one day off in every seven-day period, except as required to meet urgent business needs.
Prohibition of Discrimination Facilities will employ, pay, promote, and terminate workers on the basis of their ability to do the job, rather than on the basis of personal characteristics or beliefs.
Health and Safety Facilities will provide a safe and healthy work environment. Where residential housing is provided for workers, facilities will provide safe and healthy housing.
Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining Facilities will recognize and respect the right of employees to exercise their lawful rights of free association and collective bargaining.
Environment Facilities will comply with environmental rules, regulations and standards applicable to their operations, and will observe environmentally conscious practices in all locations where they operate.
Customs Compliance Facilities will comply with applicable customs laws, and in particular, will establish and maintain programs to comply with customs laws regarding illegal transshipment of finished products.
Security Facilities will maintain facility security procedures to guard against the introduction of non-manifested cargo into outbound shipments (i.e. drugs, explosives biohazards and /or other contraband).
American & Canadian Consultancy Service.The Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production (WRAP) program is the world's largest facility certification program mainly focused on the apparel, footwear and sewn products sectors. Facilities receive a certification of six months to one year based on compliance with the 12 WRAP Principles.
The WRAP Principles are based on generally accepted international workplace standards, local laws and workplace regulations which encompass human resources management, health and safety, environmental practices, and legal compliance including import/export and customs compliance and security standards.
WRAP has adopted a management systems approach toward compliance which requires that senior management adopt the WRAP principles in writing, assign the necessary staff to ensure the required practices are implemented throughout the facility, and that an internal audit system is in place to ensure continuous compliance. Facilities must undergo a rigorous self-assessment and then be audited by an independent third-party monitoring company.
WRAP enjoys wide support from the global apparel industry but is, at the same time, independent of the industry. Active support is provided by the International Apparel Federation and more than 20 additional trade and industry associations from around the world.
WRAP certifies facilities, not brands or businesses. WRAP is a non-profit, non-governmental organization and has a Board of Directors that is independent of any industry group. It is not a membership organization. Over the years, WRAP's comprehensive factory-based model helped it grow into the world's largest certification program for the apparel industry - 1,850 factories from around 60 countries participated in the program and over 1,400 certificates were issued in 2009 alone. Today, WRAP's facility certification program is expanding even further, moving beyond just apparel to include all labor-intensive sectors, such as hotels, jewelry, furniture, construction, food, home furnishing, cutlery, glassware, carpet / rugs, lamps and more.
American & Canadian Consultancy Service. Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production (WRAP) is an independent, global non-profit organization dedicated to the certification of facilities engaged in lawful, humane and ethical production. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, WRAP has regional offices in Hong Kong and Bangladesh.
Based on reports of improper working conditions in sewing factories in developing countries, a task force composed of members from the American Apparel Manufacturers Association, consultants, NGOs and other stakeholders began an exhaustive, three-year study of the labor and environmental conditions in sewing factories around the world in late 1996. Based hundreds of meetings across the world with numerous governments, trade associations, retailers, brand manufacturers, suppliers, trade unions and NGOs, WRAP was established in January 2000 and is today the world's largest labor and environmental certification program for labor-intensive consumer products manufacturing and processing. WRAP enjoys the support of 25 international trade associations including the International Apparel Federation which represents 36 national associations and over 150,000 individual companies.
In 1997, WRAP expanded to include jewelry, electronics, appliances, furniture, hotels and resorts, food processing and more.
WRAP is a standards-setting and certification body. It has no members nor does it rely on government funding or foundation grants.
The WRAP Certification Program is based on 12 Principles focusing on local law and workplace regulations, generally accepted international workplace standards, and the environment. WRAP also includes evaluation of a facility's customs compliance and security standards in line with the Customs - Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) Foreign Manufacturers Security Criteria of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for facilities exporting to the US. Facilities that demonstrate proper adoption, deployment and monitoring of all 12 Principles receive certification for six months to two years. The certificate applies to the individual facility, not a parent company or brand.
As stated above, WRAP focuses on compliance with local law. It is an apolitical organization and does not lobby nor advocate for issues such as freedom of association outside of local law, nor the concept of a living wage, which has not been defined. WRAP understands and respects the unique culture of each country. Therefore it is the policy that WRAP has not and will not get involved in any political issue with any country.
Facilities benefit from WRAP certification by demonstrating compliance with buyer Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) requirements. This certification clearly opens doors and creates business opportunities in today's highly competitive global export markets. WRAP is well recognized and has been accepted by many international retailers, brand manufacturers and licensors. Manufacturers in many developing countries have treated WRAP as an "International Passport for Entry into Western Countries".
WRAP has incorporated a significant number of "best practices" to assist facilities in becoming more efficient, productive and profitable. Finally, the overall benefits are clear: better working conditions for employees, an environmental program designed to protect the environment, and a sustainable platform to provide for future generations.
American & Canadian Consultancy Service. WRAP 12 Principles
Compliance with Laws and Workplace Regulations Facilities will comply with laws and regulations in all locations where they conduct business.
Prohibition of Forced Labor Facilities will not use involuntary or forced labor.
Prohibition of Child Labor Facilities will not hire any employee under the age of 14 or under the minimum age established by law for employment, whichever is greater, or any employee whose employment would interfere with compulsory schooling.
Prohibition of Harassment or Abuse Facilities will provide a work environment free of supervisory or co-worker harassment or abuse, and free of corporal punishment in any form.
Compensation and Benefits Facilities will pay at least the minimum total compensation required by local law, including all mandated wages, allowances & benefits.
Hours of Work Hours worked each day, and days worked each week, shall not exceed the limitations of the country's law. Facilities will provide at least one day off in every seven-day period, except as required to meet urgent business needs.
Prohibition of Discrimination Facilities will employ, pay, promote, and terminate workers on the basis of their ability to do the job, rather than on the basis of personal characteristics or beliefs.
Health and Safety Facilities will provide a safe and healthy work environment. Where residential housing is provided for workers, facilities will provide safe and healthy housing.
Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining Facilities will recognize and respect the right of employees to exercise their lawful rights of free association and collective bargaining.
Environment Facilities will comply with environmental rules, regulations and standards applicable to their operations, and will observe environmentally conscious practices in all locations where they operate.
Customs Compliance Facilities will comply with applicable customs laws, and in particular, will establish and maintain programs to comply with customs laws regarding illegal transshipment of finished products.
Security Facilities will maintain facility security procedures to guard against the introduction of non-manifested cargo into outbound shipments (i.e. drugs, explosives biohazards and /or other contraband).
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