SMETA audits are an assessment of a factory's systems and production processes to ensure compliance with regulations and standards in areas such as social responsibility and environmental standards. SMETA audits are usually conducted by a third-party certification body, and the main focus of the audit is on the factory's procedures, management and practices, including employee rights, working conditions, production safety, environmental impact, etc.
The basic requirements of Vietnam SMETA factory inspection mainly include the following aspects:
a.Corporate Legitimacy and Compliance:
1.Factories must provide a valid business license, tax registration certificate, and other relevant documents to prove that they are operating legally.
2.Factories need to ensure that their operations comply with Vietnam's laws and regulations, including labor laws, environmental laws, business laws, and more.
b.Labor Rights and Interests Protection:
1.Factories must comply with Vietnam's labor laws and regulations to ensure that employees' wages, working hours, benefits, and other benefits meet legal standards.
2.Prohibit the use of child labor and forced labor, and ensure that employees have the right to participate voluntarily at work. #smeta#3.Factories need to provide a safe and hygienic working environment for their employees and comply with relevant occupational health and safety regulations.
c.Environmental Management:
1.Factories need to establish an effective environmental management system to ensure that the environmental impact of production activities is in line with Vietnam's environmental regulations.
2.Factories need to take steps to reduce waste, save energy and reduce emissions, and dispose of hazardous waste appropriately.
d.Business Ethics & **Chain Management:
1.Factories need to comply with business ethics and ensure transparency and anti-corruption in the chain.
2.Factories need to establish an effective chain management system to ensure that suppliers also comply with relevant social and ethical standards.
In the process of SMETA factory inspection in Vietnam, the following details need to be paid attention to:
1.Ensure that all documents related to labor rights, environmental management, and chain management are complete, accurate and comply with the requirements of laws and regulations.
2.When interviewing employees, be kind and respectful and ensure that employees are honest about the situation in the factory.
3.During on-site inspections, it is necessary to pay attention to the working environment, production equipment, safety facilities, etc., to ensure compliance with Vietnamese regulations and standards.
4.If a problem is found during the factory inspection, a rectification plan should be formulated and implemented immediately to ensure that the problem is solved in a timely manner.
5.Maintain good communication with auditors, actively answer their questions and provide necessary support.