WRAP Accreditation & Approval

Overview

Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production (WRAP) is an independent, non-profit organization that promotes safe, lawful, humane, and ethical manufacturing practices across global supply chains. WRAP certification is widely used in the textile, apparel, footwear, and sewn products industries to demonstrate compliance with internationally recognized social responsibility principles.

WRAP Accreditation & Approval ensures that certification activities are conducted in a consistent, impartial, and competent manner in line with WRAP program requirements and internationally accepted conformity assessment practices.

Purpose of WRAP Accreditation & Approval

The purpose of WRAP Accreditation & Approval is to:

  • Ensure integrity of certification activities
  • Promote ethical and responsible manufacturing practices
  • Strengthen confidence in social compliance certifications
  • Verify consistency and impartiality in audit processes
  • Support lawful and humane workplace conditions
  • Enhance transparency across supply chains
  • Promote adherence to WRAP principles
  • Encourage continuous improvement in compliance systems

Scope of WRAP Certification & Approval

WRAP certification is applicable to facilities involved in:

  • Apparel and garment manufacturing
  • Textile production units
  • Footwear manufacturing
  • Sewn products and accessories production
  • Export-oriented manufacturing facilities
  • Subcontracted production units
  • Industrial sewing and finishing operations

Certification scope is based on compliance with WRAP’s internationally recognized principles of social responsibility.

WRAP Principles (Key Requirements)

WRAP certification is based on 12 key principles, including:

Legal Compliance

Facilities must comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

Prohibition of Forced Labor

No forced, bonded, or involuntary labor is permitted.

Prohibition of Child Labor

Strict prohibition of child labor in all operations.

Workplace Health & Safety

Safe and healthy working conditions must be maintained.

Harassment & Abuse

Zero tolerance for physical or psychological abuse or harassment.

Compensation & Benefits

Fair wages and legally compliant compensation practices.

Working Hours

Working hours must comply with applicable legal requirements.

Freedom of Association

Respect for workers’ rights to freedom of association and collective bargaining.

Accreditation & Approval Process

1. Application Review

Relevant facility or certification application is submitted for evaluation.

2. Documentation Assessment

Policies, procedures, and compliance records are reviewed.

3. On-Site Audit

Physical inspection of facilities is conducted to assess compliance with WRAP principles.

4. Audit Findings Review

Nonconformities and observations are evaluated and addressed.

5. Certification Decision

Certification approval is granted based on satisfactory compliance.

6. Surveillance Audits

Periodic audits are conducted to ensure ongoing compliance.

7. Renewal Assessment

Re-evaluation is conducted for certification continuation.

Benefits of WRAP Accreditation & Approval

  • Independent recognition of ethical manufacturing practices
  • Increased credibility in global supply chains
  • Improved worker welfare standards
  • Enhanced buyer and brand confidence
  • Transparent and reliable compliance verification
  • Strengthened social responsibility performance
  • Support for responsible sourcing requirements
  • Continuous improvement in workplace practices

Industries Served

WRAP certification is widely used in:

  • Textile and apparel industry
  • Garment manufacturing units
  • Footwear production facilities
  • Accessories manufacturing
  • Export-oriented factories
  • Global sourcing supply chains
  • Contract manufacturing units
  • Sewing and finishing operations

Maintaining WRAP Certification

Certified facilities must maintain compliance with WRAP principles through regular surveillance audits and continuous improvement of workplace conditions and social compliance systems. Ongoing monitoring ensures sustained adherence to ethical manufacturing requirements.

Global Recognition

WRAP certification is widely recognized by international brands and retailers as a credible indicator of lawful, humane, and ethical production practices across global supply chains.