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A “Disney audit” is a factory assessment under Disney’s International La…

This FAQ answers the most common questions about Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) for man…

SEDEX (Supplier Ethical Data Exchange) is one of the world’s largest membership-base…

SLCP (Social & Labor Convergence Program) is an independent, multi-stakeholder program…

A complete step-by-step guide to obtaining and maintaining WRAP certification for apparel,…

ISCC (International Sustainability and Carbon Certification) is a certification system for the implementation and certification of sustainable, deforestation-free and traceable supply chains of agricultural, forestry, waste and residue raw materials, non-bio renewables and recycled carbon materials and fuels. Independent third-party certification ensures compliance with high ecological and social sustainability requirements, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions savings (on a voluntary basis under ISCC PLUS) and traceability throughout the supply chain. ISCC can be applied globally in all markets, including food, feed, chemical and energy.

GSV (Global Security Verification) is a supply chain security verification program developed and operated by Intertek, a global leader in testing, inspection, and certification. Established in response to the enhanced security requirements following September 11, 2001, GSV provides a standardized framework for importers and suppliers to demonstrate compliance with international supply chain security standards. With over 14,000 participating suppliers worldwide, GSV has become a widely recognized verification program for companies exporting to the United States and other markets.

The Higg Index is the apparel, footwear and home textile industry’s most widely used suite of sustainability measurement tools. Developed to give brands, retailers and manufacturers a common language for environmental and social performance, it underpins benchmarking, improvement planning and supply-chain transparency across the sector. This guide explains what the Higg Index is, who runs it, the modules it contains, and how its flagship Facility Environmental Module (Higg FEM) is verified.

The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) is the world’s leading processing standard for organic fibres, covering ecological and social criteria across the entire textile supply chain. This guide explains what GOTS is, its label grades, certification requirements, and the step-by-step path to becoming a certified operation in 2026.

This guide explains what amfori BSCI is, how the audit is structured, what the rating means, and how to prepare. Every point below is mapped to the official framework: the amfori BSCI Code of Conduct (version 2021, the legally binding English text) and the amfori BSCI Audit Rating Overview (December 2023).