WRAP is an independent, objective, non-profit organization of global social compliance experts dedicated to promoting safe, lawful, humane, and ethical manufacturing around the world through certification and education. WRAP's primary activity is the certification program, which is the largest of its kind in the world mainly focused on apparel, footwear, and sewn products. WRAP also operates a comprehensive social compliance training program.
The WRAP Principles are based on generally accepted international workplace standards, local laws and workplace regulations, and include the spirit or language of relevant conventions of the International Labor Organization (ILO). The Principles encompass human resources management, health and safety, environmental practices, and legal compliance including import/export and customs compliance and security standards.
WRAP 12 PRINCIPLES
- 1. Compliance with Local Laws
- 2. Prohibition of Forced Labor
- 3. Prohibition of Child Labor
- 4. Prohibition of Harassment and Abuse
- 5. Compensation & Benefits
- 6. Hours of Work
- 7. Prohibition of Discrimination
- 8. Health & Safety
- 9. Freedom of association & collective bargaining
- 10. Environment
- 11. Business Ethics
- 12. Customs Compliance
Benefits of having a WRAP Audit
- Obtaining WRAP Annual Certification of Compliance means that the factory has a mature and high level of social compliance responsibility.
- Many brands, suppliers and buyers accept the WRAP certificate, which can save factories from repeating social compliance audits.
- Highly experienced auditors that undergo continuous training and learning.
- Confidentiality, Integrity and Impartiality are our core business values.
- This certification improves your resilience to industry and market changes.
- Improving your business reputation by meeting the expectations of your customers and stakeholders.