Standards knowledge framework · Social responsibility & labour
SMETA
Ethical trade and labour-condition assessment for supply chains.
Applicability
For factories demonstrating social responsibility, labour conditions and supply-chain governance.
Core focus areas
- Recruitment, contracts and non-discrimination
- Working hours, wages and benefits
- Safety, worker representation and grievance channels
Common audit watchpoints
- Working-time records do not match payroll
- Missing training or risk-assessment evidence
- Grievance process is not communicated to workers
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