4. WHAT IS WRAP
WRAP is an independent, non-profit
organization dedicated to the
certification of facilities engaged in
lawful, humane and ethical
manufacturing and services throughout
the world.
5. Founded in 2000
WRAP has become the world’s largest
facility-based social and environmental
compliance certification and training
organization, with more than 1,700 facilities
in over 60 countries participating in the
Certification Program
6. WRAP 12 Principles
1 Compliance with Laws and Workplace Regulations
2 Prohibition of Forced Labor
3 Prohibition of Child Labor
4 Prohibition of Harassment or Abuse
5 Compensation and Benefits
6 Hours of Work
7 Prohibition of Discrimination
8 Health and Safety
9 Freedom of Association & Collective Bargaining
10 Environment
11 Customs Compliance
12 Security
7. 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, forced or trafficked labor.
8. 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 .
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.
9. 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, should not exceed the
limitations of the country’s law.
10. 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.
11. 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 .
12. 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
13. CERTIFICATION PROCESS
Application
Registration
Self Assessment
Evaluation Audit(Unannounced Visit)
Self Assessment
Facility Tour
Employee Interviews
Management Interviews
Document Review
Review of Report by WRAP
Certification
Unannounced Follow Up Visits
14. BENEFITS OF WRAP CERTIFICATION
Ensures apparel, footwear and other sewn-goods workers
are treated fairly and humanely.
Improves specific brand’s reputation among consumers as a
fair employer.
Reduces health and safety hazards in the workplace, as well
as industrial action.
Improves employee engagement and boosts productivity.
Avoids expensive litigation and reputational damage if one
of the factories is found to be breaking relevant laws.
15. CONCLUSION
The WRAP program certifies facilities for compliance
with the 12 WRAP Principles which assure safe, legal and
ethical manufacturing processes.
A WRAP certification audit will inspect the entire
production process to ensure these are compliant with
the WRAP Principles and provides the customers
assurance that the goods are ethically produced.