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WRAP Certification
Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production — ethical manufacturing certification for the apparel, footwear, and sewn products industry. Recognised by major global brands.
WRAP 12 Principles
WRAP 12 Principles
WRAP
What is WRAP — Ethical Manufacturing?
WRAP (Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production) is an independent, objective, non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting ethical standards in manufacturing. WRAP certification is based on 12 core principles covering compliance with laws, prohibition of forced and child labour, worker safety and welfare, and environmental compliance.
12 Principles covering: laws & workplace regulations, forced labour, child labour, harassment & abuse, compensation & benefits, working hours, discrimination, freedom of association, environment, customs, security, immigration
Who Is This For?
Apparel manufacturers, footwear factories, sewn products producers, and their supply chain partners seeking to demonstrate ethical production practices to international brands and retailers.
Key Benefits
- Required or preferred by many international fashion and apparel brands
- Demonstrates social compliance to buyers, NGOs, and investors
- Three certification levels: Platinum, Gold, Silver
- Annual recertification ensures ongoing compliance
- Listed in WRAP's public directory of certified facilities
- Recognised alongside SA8000 and SMETA in ethical supply chains
Certification Process
1
Application & Review
Submit your application. CAS reviews your organisation's scope, personnel, sites, and activities to prepare a detailed audit time calculation and formal commercial proposal.
2
Stage 1 — Document Review
On-site or remote review of your management system documentation, readiness assessment, and confirmation of Stage 2 audit scope and plan.
3
Stage 2 — On-site Audit
Full on-site audit of the implemented management system against the standard's requirements. Findings are reported; nonconformities must be closed before certification.
4
Certification Decision
CAS's independent certification committee reviews the audit findings and issues the certificate. The certificate is valid for 3 years.
5
Surveillance & Recertification
Annual surveillance audits (~1/3 of initial audit time) maintain certification. Recertification audit (~2/3 of initial time) is conducted before certificate expiry to renew for a further 3 years.
Frequently Asked Questions
WRAP's 12 principles cover: compliance with laws, prohibition of forced labour, prohibition of child labour, prohibition of harassment, compensation and benefits, reasonable hours, prohibition of discrimination, freedom of association, safe and healthy working conditions, environmental compliance, customs compliance, and security.
WRAP certificates are valid for 1 year for Silver and Gold, and 2 years for Platinum level. Annual recertification audits are required.
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