SMETA (Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit)
is the audit methodology created by the Sedex members to give a central agreed
protocol which can be shared with confidence.
Measurement Criteria by Clause:
- Management Systems
- Employment is Freely Chosen
- Freedom of Association
- Health & Safety
- Child Labour
- Wages & Benefits
- Working Hours
- Discrimination
- Regular Employment
- Sub-Contracting & Homeworking
- No Harsh or Inhumane Treatment is Allowed
- Other Issues
- Entitlement to work
- Environment 2-Pillar
- Environment 4-Pillar
- Business Ethics
- Community Benefits