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WRAP Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production
- 1. Welcome everybody Worldwide ResponsibleAccredited Production. WRAP Bangladesh Institute of Management Conducted By Md. Motaher Hossain Lead Auditor ISO 9001:2008 Lead Auditor SA8000 Lead Auditor WRAP Lead Auditor OHSAS 18001 Lead Auditor ISO 14001 Social Compliance System Trainer
- 2. THE WRAP PROGRAM Theobjective of the WRAP Certification Program is to promote and certify lawful, human and ethical working conditions in manufacturing, processing and service industries throughout the world.
- 3. WRAP – Backgroundand origins • Unified response to public attacks on the Apparel Industry and the desire by industry to be socially responsible. • Over 85% of US/EU apparel produced OFF SHORE – shifts focus on to suppliers. • Enable lawful, ethical, and humane manufacturing conditions
- 4. WRAP- Background andorigins • Recognition of diverse (sovereign) laws, cultures, & workplace conditions.
- 5. WRAP- Background andorigins • Supported by American Apparel & Footwear Association • Input from brands, suppliers, NGOs, academics & governments • Reviewed corporate, industry, multi-lateral organization codes & national laws. • ILO & U.N. Human Rights conventions.
- 6. WRAP- Background andorigins • Administered by non-profit organization • Designed for sewn manufacturing industry; in particular – apparel/textile and footwear. • NOT a membership club. • Based on universally recognized minimum standards – ILO Conventions • Compliance to national laws and respect for local cultures.
- 7. WRAP Program Features •Voluntary factory participation • Compliance verified by WRAP accredited independent monitors. • Oversight and certification by independent Board of Directors. • Technical training support as needed.
- 8. WRAP Program Features On-goingupdating of program through input by International Advisory Group
- 9. Who is whoin WRAP • Avedis Seferian President & CEO • Stuart Webster Director of Training • Hong Mei Compliance Certification Manager • Yin Yin Communications Specialist • Dawn Williams Office Manager • Venda Cheung Hong Kong Office Manager • Joseph Lok Manager, Training & Compliance • Francis Yuk Senior Vice President
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- 11. Principle 1 Compliance withlaws and Regulations – Facilities will comply with laws, codes, rules and regulations in all locations where they conduct business.
- 12. Principle 2 Provision ofall forms of Forced, prison or involuntary Labor – Facilities will not use involuntary or forced labour.
- 13. Principle 3 Prohibition ofChild Labor – Facilities will not hire any employee under the age of 14, or under the age interfering with compulsory schooling, or under the minimum age established by law, whichever is higher.
- 14. Principle 4 Discipline, Harassmentor Abuse – Facilities will provide a work environment free of harassment, abuse or corporal punishment in any form.
- 15. Principle 5 Compensation andBenefits – Facilities must pay at least the minimum wage required by law for all hours worked, including mandated wages, overtime, allowances and benefits.
- 16. Principle 6 Hours ofWork – Hours worked each day, and days worked each week, shall not exceed the legal limitations of the countries in which facility is located. Facilities will provide at least one day off in every seven-day period, except as required to meet urgent business needs.
- 17. Principle 7 Discrimination –Workers must be employed based on their abilities and paid, promoted and terminated based on their ability to do the job rather than on the basis of personal characteristics or beliefs.
- 18. Principle 8 Health andSafety – Facilities will provide a safe and healthy work environment. Where residential housing is provided, facilities will provide safe and healthy housing.
- 19. Principle 9 Freedom ofAssociation and Collective Bargaining – Facilities will recognize and respect the right of employees to exercise their lawful rights of free association and collective bargaining.
- 20. Principle 10 Environment –Facilities will comply with environmental rules, regulations and standards applicable to their operations, and will observe environmentally conscious practices in all locations where they operate.
- 21. Principle 11 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.
- 22. Principle 12 Security –facilities will maintain facility security procedures to guard against the introduction of non- manifested cargo into outbound shipments (i.e. drugs, explosives biohazards and /or other contraband).
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- 24. How do youachieve Certification?
- 25. Overview of WRAPCertification Process Begin at www.wrapcompliance.org Click on “New Application On the application, indicate: 1) Whether you have already Chosen a monitoring firm (and if so, which one) 2) Whether you want your facility Listed on the WRAP website upon Certification. Register with WRAP by paying the registration fee Your facility and the monitor will identify a 4 week window within which the evaluation visit will be conducted on an unannounced basic. Fill in required Information Complete the self assessment process & submit one copy of the packet to WRAP & one to the monitoring Firm. Upon registration the facility has 6 (six) months to complete the certification process.
- 26. From Previous Slide: Monitorconducts the Audit your facility Against the WRAP Principles Were any non-compliances Found? Yes Monitor Issues a corrective action plan. Your facility implements the necessary Corrective measures Desktop review or follow-up audit conducted Monitor sends report with certification recommendation, and any additional information Requested to WRAP for review. No Does the WRAP Review Board have any Further questions? Yes WRAP issues Certification Facility is subject to unannounced audits during the certification Period.
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