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Empowering Ethical Business Practices with SEDEX SMETA Audit By Shark Certification Pvt. Ltd., Indore In today’s global marketplace, ethical sourcing and transparent business practices have become key differentiators. At Shark Certification Pvt. Ltd., we help organizations align with internationally recognized ethical standards through guidance and support for SEDEX SMETA (Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit). Understanding SEDEX and SMETA It’s important to clarify that SEDEX (Supplier Ethical Data Exchange) is not a certification body, and there is no official “SEDEX certification.” Instead, SEDEX provides a collaborative platform where businesses can manage and share data related to ethical performance across global supply chains. The SMETA audit methodology, developed by the SEDEX membership, is a recognized audit protocol designed to evaluate ethical business practices in four key areas: Labour Standards Health & Safety Environmental Management Business Ethics SMETA allows companies to undergo a single audit and share the results with multiple customers, reducing the need for repeated assessments and saving time and resources. Benefits of SMETA Audit Participation By conducting a SMETA audit and becoming a member of SEDEX, your organization can: Demonstrate compliance with ethical and social standards Meet legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations Boost supplier credibility and win customer trust Enhance access to global markets and export opportunities Increase productivity through improved working conditions Mitigate risks using SEDEX’s risk assessment tools Reduce audit fatigue by sharing reports with multiple clients Whether your customer is requesting an audit or you're proactively building a more transparent supply chain, SMETA adds measurable value to your business operations. SMETA Audit Types: 2-Pillar vs 4-Pillar There are two types of SMETA audits: 2-Pillar Audit: Covers Labour Standards and Health & Safety 4-Pillar Audit: Includes the 2-pillar components, plus Environmental Practices and Business Ethics The type of audit depends on customer requirements and the nature of your business. SMETA Audit Process with Shark Certification Pvt. Ltd. At Shark Certification Pvt. Ltd. in Indore, we provide comprehensive consulting and audit preparedness services for SMETA audits. Our step-by-step approach ensures a smooth and efficient process: Gap Analysis – Evaluation of current systems against SMETA criteria Documentation Review – Guidance on policies, procedures, and legal compliance Employee Training – Sessions to raise awareness across the workforce Mock Audit – Simulated audit to identify potential non-conformities Remedial Action Plan – Assistance in closing any gaps or findings Audit Coordination – Liaison with SEDEX-approved auditors and platform support Ongoing Compliance Support – Post-audit improvements and re-evaluation assistance Why Choose Shark Certification Pvt. Ltd.? ✅ Located in Indore, serving businesses across India ✅ Experienced consultants well-versed in SEDEX SMETA protocols ✅ Personalized services tailored to your business needs ✅ Transparent and reliable support throughout the audit lifecycle ✅ Cost-effective solutions for both SMEs and large-scale manufacturers ✅ Training and tools to help maintain long-term compliance Get Started with SEDEX SMETA Today If your customers are requesting ethical trade assessments or you're ready to elevate your sustainability credentials, let Shark Certification Pvt. Ltd. guide your journey. We ensure that your business not only meets SEDEX expectations but also stands out as a socially responsible organization in your industry. Contact us today to learn more about SEDEX SMETA audits, and how our expert consultants can support your success.

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The SA 8000 certification is the Social Accountability System standard. It is applicable to companies of any size that wish to address the social and ethical aspects of their business. A Social Accountability System proves to customers that the company holds adequate provisions for the protection of workers’ rights. Further, it ensures ethical production of all goods manufactured by the company. SA 8000 certification enables organization’s to demonstrate your commitment to social accountability standards as well as employee and customer satisfaction. SA 8000 is an international certification standard that encourages organization to develop, maintain and apply socially acceptable practices in the workplace. It was created in 1989 by Social Accountability International (SAI), an affiliate of the Council on Economic Priorities, and is viewed as the most globally accepted independent workplace standard. It can be applied to any company, of any size, anywhere in the world. The areas it addresses include forced and child labor, health and safety, freedom of association and collective bargaining, discrimination, disciplinary practices, working hours, compensation and management systems. Along with setting standards for employees worldwide, SA 8000 also embraces existing international agreements, including conventions from the International Labor Organization, the Universal Declaration on Human Rights, and the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. SA 8000 Key Requirements Be senior management led Be focused on continuous improvement Be focused on prevention rather than reaction Be supportive of workers rights and workers participation Be compliant with local laws/codes Be compliant with local laws/codes Be systematic in addressing problems-Car’s Process Benefits of SA 8000 Certification Marketing advantage -more demand and value for goods from socially Responsible manufacturers and suppliers Enhancement of company’s productivity. Compliance to the laws of the land Improvement of relationship with the Govt., NGOs, trade unions Better image and position in labor markets Cost reduction in monitoring Better corporate image Increased value for the products Trust building with the analysts and investors when evaluated against social performance

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Learning services for non-formal education and training – Basic requirements for service providers The objective of this International Standard is to provide a generic model for quality professional practice and performance, and a common reference for learning service providers (LSPs) and their clients in the design, development and delivery of non-formal education, training and development. This International Standard uses the term “learning services” rather than “training” in order to encourage a focus on the learner and the results of the process, and to emphasize the full range of options available for delivering learning services. This International Standard focuses on the competency of LSPs. It is intended to assist organizations and individuals to select an LSP who will meet the organization’s needs and expectations for competency and capability development and can be used to certify LSPs. ISO 29990:2010 is an International Standard for providers of training and further training. It offers a certifiable and state of the art Standard according to ISO requirements for Management Systems. The Standard addresses – for the first time with international validity – all types of educational institutions. This includes single trainers, private seminar providers, organizations providing further training with courses, curricula and internal training as well as further training up to higher educational institutions and universities. The Standard has some congruent features with other management systems, above all with ISO 9001 .ISO 29990 is basically subdivided into two areas: learning services (for example, these services include designing, providing and monitoring of learning services) and management at the learning service provider for example business planning, financial management, risk management as well as human resources management. This Standard is the first Standard for learning providers that is valid and applied on an international scale. The advantages for learning providers are transparency of their own services, international comparability and defined processes for quality assurance. BENEFITS of ISO 29990:2010 Advantages for Learning Service Providers:- Outstanding performance during tendering work from official bodies. Globally marketability. Enhancement in internal quality potential. Transparently defined & documented processes. Enthusiastic and active trained experts participation in the development. Work on (PDCA) Cycle. Advantages for Learner:- Adequate resources, including trainers with suitable competence, infrastructure and learning environment. Evaluating criteria for Education. Advanced & Authentic processes. Transparency/comparability of services. Assuring quality, transparency and comparability in educational institutions. Benefits for Global Cooperation Base of development for international cooperation in the area of education and training Globally comparable benchmarks for existence of quality. No deformation of the globally competitive market. Common unified standards/common understanding of quality

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