Located in all over India, we provide BSCI Compliance Auditing Services. With the help of our services, you can achieve effective monitoring and improvement in social standards. One of the biggest attribute of our BSCI Certification Services is that clients can reduce the cost and time required in multiple auditing. Our services lead to excellent working conditions, increased productivity, improvement in product quality, and better satisfaction of workers as well as consumers. Clients can obtain the BSCI Compliance Auditing services at competitive rates.

Details :

• We provide BSCI certification for our worldwide clients. Business Social Compliance Initiative is a common European platform of retailers, industries and importing companies.

• It enables companies to monitor and improve social standards. Our BSCI was initiated by Foreign Trade Association (FTA), Brussels.

• It offers a common approach for the European commerce. Further it also provides standardized management tools for all countries.

• With the BSCI certification, participants can optimize productivity, satisfaction of workers and consumers and products’ quality. At the same time, they can also minimize costs and save times

Core areas :

• Legal Compliance

• Freedom of Association and Right to Collective Bargaining

• Prohibition of Discrimination

• Compensation

• Working hour

• Work place Health and Safety

• Prohibition of Child Labor

• Prohibition of Forced Labor, compulsory labor and disciplinary measures

• Environment and safety issues

• Management Systems

Link : http://www.bsci-intl.org/about-bsci/members

If you are looking for a trusted company that provides C-TPAT Compliance Auditing services, rely on us. It helps in reducing terrorism and protecting the borders of the nation. C-TPAT Compliance Auditing is done to minimize the risk of terrorism that hampers growth of any business. Our C-TPAT Compliance Auditing services cover administrative security, inspection, assessment, certification and consultancy of C-TPAT. With the help of C-TPAT Compliance Auditing services, one would get assurance that his/ her organization is in compliance with US customs and standards. We provide proper training on how to handling C-TPAT application effectively.

Our supply chain security assessment process typically consists of following steps :

• On-site C-TPAT assessment based on our checklist and the document defined by US custom

• On completion of the assessment, we provide you with a complete assessment report with observed risk level. Report includes corrective action and area of improvement. This report is reviewed by our technical reviewers before it is sent to all relevant clients.

• We conduct follow up or regular periodic monitoring of C-TPAT compliance of organization i.e. subject to our agreement with client

Benifits :1.0-Reduction in U.S. Customs Inspections

• When cargo is imported, CBP assigns an undisclosed risk value to each shipment; assessing such risk factors as:country of origin, supplier, type of product, developed intelligence.
• When a C-TPAT certified company imports cargo, CBP deducts points from the risk value. This results in the imported cargo being placed in a preferred category. Even if the shipment is selected to be inspected, the process is faster if the shipment is being imported by a C-TPAT certified U.S. importer.
• All of this translates into reduced inspection fees, customs fees, cargo fees, increased speed to market and an immediate positive effect on a company’s bottom line.
• Entries filed by Tier II C-TPAT certified U.S. importers are 3.5 times less likely to be selected for a security based examination whereas Tier III C-TPAT certified U.S. importers are 9 times less likely to be selected.

2.0-Front of the Line Privileges

•     Granted to full C-TPAT containers/trailers that are selected for an examination.
•     To the extent possible and practicable the containers/trailers can be moved ahead of any non C-TPAT containers/trailers awaiting exam, regardless of how long they have been there.
•     Containers/trailers will not wait as long in line at a Container Examination Site.
•     Overall: Reduction in time and cost of getting cargo released by U.S. Customs
• Free and Secure Trade (FAST) Lanes
• Expedited clearance across the borders between the U.S. & Canada / U.S. & Mexico via dedicated FAST lanes.

Benifits :  

• Reduction in U.S. Customs Inspections :
  • When cargo is imported, CBP assigns an undisclosed risk value to each shipment; assessing such risk factors as:country of origin, supplier, type of product, developed intelligence.
  • When a C-TPAT certified company imports cargo, CBP deducts points from the risk value. This results in the imported cargo being placed in a preferred category. Even if the shipment is selected to be inspected, the process is faster if the shipment is being imported by a C-TPAT certified U.S. importer.
  • All of this translates into reduced inspection fees, customs fees, cargo fees, increased speed to market and an immediate positive effect on a company’s bottom line.
  • Entries filed by Tier II C-TPAT certified U.S. importers are 3.5 times less likely to be selected for a security based examination whereas Tier III C-TPAT certified U.S. importers are 9 times less likely to be selected.

• Front of the Line Privileges :
  • Granted to full C-TPAT containers/trailers that are selected for an examination.
  • To the extent possible and practicable the containers/trailers can be moved ahead of any non C-TPAT containers/trailers awaiting exam, regardless of how long they have been there.
  • Containers/trailers will not wait as long in line at a Container Examination Site.
  • Overall: Reduction in time and cost of getting cargo released by U.S. Customs
  • Free and Secure Trade (FAST) Lanes
  • Expedited clearance across the borders between the U.S. & Canada / U.S. & Mexico via dedicated FAST lanes.

Are you on the lookout for a reliable company that provides PSCI Compliance Auditing services? If your answer is an emphatic yes, we are the right choice to opt for. Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, Novartis, Roche and Bayer are the members of the PSCI. The PSCI cover five responsible business areas such as ethics, working conditions, health, safety, environment and management systems. We are here offering shared or individual suppliers audits to pharmaceuticals and PSCI members. We conduct ethical as well as social audits.

Rely on us if you are looking for a reputed company that provides FSC Certification Auditing services. Comply with the requirements laid down by the Forest Stewardship Council, our FSC Certification Auditing services are highly demanded. FSC Certification Auditing is conducted to ensure that the forests are managed sustainably. Thousands of clients have benefited with our FSC Certification Auditing services and the next one could be you. For obtaining our services, feel free to contact us anytime.

What is Sustainable Forest Management?“The process of managing forest to achieve one or more clearly specified objectives of management with regard to the production of a continuous flow of desired forest products and services without undue reduction of its inherent values and future productivity and without undue undesirable effects on the physical and social environment.”The above definition has been made possible by Certifications and Eco-labeling of companies and products falling in the supply chain of forest. FSC Certification is one such Certification provided to business owners who can comply with the requirements laid down by the Forest Stewardship Council.

What is FSC?Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is a globally recognized certification system with million hectares of forestland certified under its forest conservation standards. FSC uses a voluntary, market-based system in which forests, companies anyway associated to timber related products are audited against principles and criteria of FSC. The performance-based standards encompass environmental, social and economic values, and are framed to ensure that the forests are managed sustainably.FSC ensures traceability of products from the forests to the point of sale. Products that are manufactured from responsibly harvested forests are identified with the FSC logo, which is considered the “gold standard” of forest certification by major environmental groups.

What are the different types of FSC Certifications available?The business owners depending on their operations and product can avail certifications to establish stewardship. The FSC provides certificates like:

• Forest Management (FM)

• Chain of Custody (CoC)

• Control Wood (CW)

Benefits of FSC certification : Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC) forest management certification strengthens your position in the marketplace - guaranteeing your customers that product from your forestry operations meet the world's most stringent environmental, economic, and social standards for responsible forest management.

We provide consultancy on SA8000 certification to the clients. Developed and conducted by Social Accountability International, SA8000 Certification is a specifically global social accountability standard that marks decent working conditions. The main requirement of this certification lies in the fact that is draws a universal code of practice for the workers of manufacturing industry so as the consumers are confident that the products they are buying are in accordance with the specific set of standards. Our SA8000 certification services assist the clients in developing and performing practices that are acceptable in a workplace. Besides, customers can also be benefited from the cost-effective services that we offer.

Vital Necessities For Achieving SA8000 Certification :

• Prevention of child labor
• Prevention of discrimination
• Freedom of association & right

Benefits Of SA8000 Offered By Us :

• For Workers, Trade Unions & NGOs :
  • Increased opportunities for organizing trade unions & bargain collectively
  • Educating workers about the core labor rights
  • A chance to work directly with business on labor rights issues
  • Generating public awareness for companies committed to assuring humane working conditions.

•  For Business :
  • Driving company values into action
  • Enhancing company & brand reputation
  • Improving employee recruitment, retention as well as productivity
  • Supporting better supply chain management & performance

• For Consumers & Investors :
  • Ethical purchasing decisions
  • Identifying ethically made products & companies committed to ethical sourcing
  • Broad coverage of product categories as well as production geography

The global organic textile standard (GOTS) is a globally accepted processing standard for the production of textiles made with organic fibers. Its ultimate purpose is to define requirements throughout every step of the fabric-making process in order to ensure the credibility of the organic status of the fabrics.  From the cultivation of the fibers, through environmentally and socially sensible processing, through the labeling of the fabrics, the consumer is assured of the organic quality of the final product.

When fabric has a label that says “GOTS Certified Organic, ” you are assured of the following :

• It contains a minimum 95% certified organic fibers that are farmed in compliance with GOTS.
• Every link of the chain of production, namely the farmers, weavers, spinners, dyers, and printers are GOTS certified.  If even one link along that cha

Looking for a trusted company that provides ISO 22000 Certification Auditing service in all over India. If yes, count on us. It covers requirements for any Organization in the Food Chain for systematic management of safety in food supply chains. This standard integrates the principles of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) system developed by Codex Alimentarius Commission. ISO 22000 Certification Auditing combines the HACCP plan with Prerequisite Programs (PRPs). It is compatible with Quality Management Systems (QMS).

Benefits :

• Ensuring safe food
• Reducing food borne diseases
• Increased profits
• Increased international acceptance of food products
• Reduces risk of product/service liability claims
• Satisfies customer contractual requirements
• Ensures safety of food products
• Greater health protection

We are second to none in offering SEDEX-ETI Compliance Auditing Services in all over India. Our SEDEX-ETI Compliance Auditing is designed to improve audit standards and promote mutual acceptance of audit reports. The Auditing helps in reducing duplication of effort in ethical trade auditing; benefitting retailers, consumer brands, and their suppliers. We assist companies in getting SEDEX-ETI Compliance Audit done. Our experienced auditors conduct insightful audits and share them through Supplier Ethical Data Exchange (SEDEX) system. We also provide all the necessary documents that are designed to be used in unification with current established practices.

The Supplier Ethical Data Exchange (SEDEX)

• It is a web-based system, designed to share data on labor practices in their supply chain. Members have the benefit of being able to publish their SMETA audit reports directly on the SEDEX system for viewing by all customers.

SMETA Methodology

• Uses the ETI code and local law as the measurement tool

• Includes the 2 modules of Health and safety and Labor standards as well as the optional pillars of Environment and Business Ethics.

link :  http://www.ethicaltrade.org/about-eti/our-members

ICS was created in 1998 by three retailers under the aegis of the French Federation of Retail and Distribution Companies (FCD). Today the initiative has 20 active member retailers. Member retailers of the Social Clause Initiative have been working together since then to sustainably improve conditions for people at work, and responsibly support suppliers to empower them to become independent agents in pursuit of progress. This joint approach, guided by the framework defined by the International Labour Organization (ILO) and compliant with and integrating the universal human rights principles and local social regulations, leads members to verify the actual conditions of people at work in the production sites by implementing social audits and the resulting corrective action plans. ICS is a group of 20 retailers who share:A common project. Joining together to sustainably improve conditions for people at work, and responsibly support suppliers to empower them to become independent agents in pursuit of progress. Effective and reputable tools and process for audit exchanges and data sharing.

A joint audit methodology with three components :

• The initial audit consists in evaluating a production site previously identified via a factory profile.
• The corrective action plan drafted by the auditor following the audit, and approved by the retailer, inventories the areas of non-compliance and proposes improvements, as well as a deadline for completion.
• The follow-up audit serves to check that corrective actions approved by the retailer were implemented. It is generally agreed that the deadline for launching a follow-up audit based solely on the corrective action plan may not exceed twelve months. Beyond this deadline, the retailer must launch a full audit
• Transparent discussions with great freedom of expression
• SCI members meet regularly to share their experiences on the ground. These discussions are transparent and enable each participant to benefit from the research, expertise and observations of the other members.

Link : http://www.ics-asso.org/index.php?id=3&L=2

We are an eminent company involved in offering ICTI Compliance Auditing Services in all over India. The ICTI code of conduct lays the foundation for fair, safe, healthy and lawful working conditions in the toy industry. With the help of our ICTI certification, you can show your clients and partners your commitment to ethical and social standards and prove compliance with the ICTI Code of Business Conduct. We have on board a team of brilliant experts, who years of experience in this domain. One can obtain the Services at reasonable rates.

ICTI – Requirements for the Toy Industry

• The International Council of Toy Industries (ICTI) is an internationally acknowledged association for the toy industry.

• The ICTI code of conduct lays the foundation for fair, safe, healthy and lawful working conditions in the toy industry.

• Far reaching requirements apply, among others, to the following areas: fire safety and emergency preparedness, compliance with labor laws and regulations, working hours, wages and compensation, forced and prison work.

• Appropriate and effective control measures need to be implemented within your supply chain in order to ensure compliance with social and ethical principles.

• As a member of the ICTI, you can show your clients and partners your commitment to ethical and social standards and prove compliance with the ICTI Code of Business Conduct.

WRAP is the world's largest independent certification program mainly focused on the apparel, footwear, and sewn products sectors. Becoming a WRAP certified facility involves much more than simply passing an audit. We take a collaborative approach to social compliance certification in which we work with our facilities to ensure that they remain in compliance with our 12 Principles. This does require, however, that all of our facilities actively engage in the process themselves and see to it that effective management systems are maintained to ensure compliance requirements are met.

• Application-A production facility submits basic information to WRAP and pays a registration fee.
• Self-Assessment-Facilities complete a self-assessment of their facility to show that they
• have been utilizing socially-compliant practices for a minimum of 90 days (for new facilities; facilities seeking re-certification are expected to have been compliant throughout their preceding certification period). We offer the following resources for facilities to use during their Self-Assessment:
• Monitoring -After submitting their self-assessment, the facility selects a WRAP-accredited monitoring organization to audit the facility against WRAP's 12 Principles. The audit must be successfully passed within 6 months of paying the registration fee to avoid having to re-register.
• Evaluation- WRAP will review the monitor's audit report and decide whether or not to certify the facility. If WRAP decides not to issue a certification, the facility will be notified of the corrections that need to be made and the monitoring firm will conduct an additional inspection. If the facility does not satisfactorily implement the recommendations within the original six-month period, it must renew its application and pay the registration fee again.
• Certification-There are three levels of WRAP certification – Platinum, Gold and Silver. The certificate issued to a facility is determined by WRAP and depends on the extent to which the audit indicates full compliance and management commitment to the WRAP Principles.

*All certified facilities are subject to random, unannounced Post-Certification Audits during their certification period.

Our company is engaged in rendering reliable GSCP Compliance Auditing Services. The main objective of GSCP is to contribute to the continuous improvement of labor and environmental conditions in international supply chains. Our team comprises of professionals, who are second to none in this domain. In addition to resolving the causes of compliance deficiencies, the GSCP supports the exchange of best practices for the implementation of social and ecological measures. Clients can obtain the GSCP Compliance Auditing services at affordable rates from us.

Details :

• The GSCP (Global Social Compliance Program) strives to contribute to the continuous improvement of labor and environmental conditions in international supply chains.

• The GSCP is based on a platform that supports the exchange of best practices for the implementation of social and ecological measures. Members have the opportunity to share existing systems, exchange ideas and compare and implement their systems.

• However, the GSCP is neither a tracking nor monitoring initiative, nor a replacement for existing systems.

• The associated GSCP Equivalence Process is therefore an additional benchmarking procedure. It is used to compare and help further develop various systems and standards. The main target of the GSCP is to resolve the causes of compliance deficiencies.

Link :  http://www.gscpnet.com/structure-a-governance/task-force.html

Those who are looking for a reputed company that provides ISO 26000 Certification Auditing services can rely on us. We aim to improve the conditions for workers, natural environment, health and welfare of the society. We make you understand the purpose of ISO 26000. We provide proper guidance on how you can improve the sustainable development of your company. Moreover, we can translate the key principles of ISO 26000 into effective actions.

The ISO 26000 services from Ethical Compliance enable you to :

• Contribute to sustainable development, including the health and welfare of society.

• Develop a consistent and thought-through social responsibility strategy tailored to your needs thanks to our professionally trained Certified Sustainability Assurance Practitioner (CSAP) and multi-disciplinary team.

• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and international norms of behavior.

• Gain verification of your social responsibility actions compliance.

Should you have questions or require any further information on our ISO 26000 services, our experts will be more than happy to assist you. Contact us now! 
What is ISO 26000?In 2010, the International Organization for Standardization launched the international standard ISO 26000 on social responsibility. This voluntary guidance standard includes guidelines on socially responsible behavior and actions.

Compared to other standards,  ISO 26000 does not contain requirements and is therefore not certifiable. It is meant for all organizations large and small including schools and hospitals, not only businesses and corporations.The standard was developed over five years by a variety of stakeholders from across the world. This included representatives from government, industry, consumer groups, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and labor organizations.

ISO 26000 is one of the most comprehensive standards and has received global attention and acceptance. It is expected to set the norm for social responsibility in the future. Once an organization has determined its most important issues, an appropriate social responsibility strategy can be developed.

ISO 26000 Services for Your Company To understand, implement and improve the social responsibility of your organization, Ethical Compliance supports you with guidance and training regarding the ISO 26000 standard.

According to ISO 26000, the seven key principles of social responsibility are :

• Accountability

• Transparency

• Ethical behavior

• Respect for stakeholder interests

• Respect for the rule of law

• Respect for international norms of behavior

• Respect for human rights

The ISO 26000 standard includes the following seven core subjects :

• Environment

• Consumer issues

• Fair Operating practices

• Labor practices

• Human rights

• Development of the community and society

• Organizational governance

Our services include :

• ISO 26000 training to better understand the corporate social responsibility guidelines.

• Gap assessment, evaluating social responsibility principles, fundamental practices and core subjects.

• Strategy development to attain conformance with ISO 26000 guidelines.

• Verification of compliance, in the form of a detailed report rather than a certificate, as the ISO 26000 standard is non-certifiable.

If interested in obtaining HACCP Certification Auditing services from a reputed company, count on us. We identify hazard in a food system and then, apply the result. We focus on the process and production steps and conditions that are critical to food safety. We provide HACCP Certification Auditing services in accordance with the principles of Codex Alimentarius in association with ISO 9000 series standards. These services can be obtained by any organization irrespective of size, nature or geography.

HACCP Certification provides following benefits :

• Saves business money in the long run

• Avoids poisoning customers

• Food safety standards increase

• Ensures you are compliant with the law

• Food quality standards increase

• Organizes your process to produce safe food

• Organizes your staff promoting teamwork and efficiency

• Due diligence defense in court

GRS Certification Auditing is based on a tracking and tracing principle that is used for certified products. It incorporates issues pertaining to environmental and social criteria. This auditing is not at all limited to textile products, but also valid for the company that is outsourcing the production of the end product partially or completely. We provide GRS Certification Auditing service in all over India. With the help of this service, one will be benefitted with our superior monitoring and controlling mechanism within both supply and value chains in order to ensure the integrity of certified final products.

Located in all over India, we provide BSCI Compliance Auditing Services. With the help of our services, you can achieve effective monitoring and improvement in social standards. One of the biggest attribute of our BSCI Certification Services is that clients can reduce the cost and time required in multiple auditing. Our services lead to excellent working conditions, increased productivity, improvement in product quality, and better satisfaction of workers as well as consumers. Clients can obtain the BSCI Compliance Auditing services at competitive rates.

Details :

• We provide BSCI certification for our worldwide clients. Business Social Compliance Initiative is a common European platform of retailers, industries and importing companies.

• It enables companies to monitor and improve social standards. Our BSCI was initiated by Foreign Trade Association (FTA), Brussels.

• It offers a common approach for the European commerce. Further it also provides standardized management tools for all countries.

• With the BSCI certification, participants can optimize productivity, satisfaction of workers and consumers and products’ quality. At the same time, they can also minimize costs and save times

Core areas :

• Legal Compliance

• Freedom of Association and Right to Collective Bargaining

• Prohibition of Discrimination

• Compensation

• Working hour

• Work place Health and Safety

• Prohibition of Child Labor

• Prohibition of Forced Labor, compulsory labor and disciplinary measures

• Environment and safety issues

• Management Systems

Link : http://www.bsci-intl.org/about-bsci/members

If you are looking for a trusted company that provides C-TPAT Compliance Auditing services, rely on us. It helps in reducing terrorism and protecting the borders of the nation. C-TPAT Compliance Auditing is done to minimize the risk of terrorism that hampers growth of any business. Our C-TPAT Compliance Auditing services cover administrative security, inspection, assessment, certification and consultancy of C-TPAT. With the help of C-TPAT Compliance Auditing services, one would get assurance that his/ her organization is in compliance with US customs and standards. We provide proper training on how to handling C-TPAT application effectively.

Our supply chain security assessment process typically consists of following steps :

• On-site C-TPAT assessment based on our checklist and the document defined by US custom

• On completion of the assessment, we provide you with a complete assessment report with observed risk level. Report includes corrective action and area of improvement. This report is reviewed by our technical reviewers before it is sent to all relevant clients.

• We conduct follow up or regular periodic monitoring of C-TPAT compliance of organization i.e. subject to our agreement with client

Benifits :1.0-Reduction in U.S. Customs Inspections

• When cargo is imported, CBP assigns an undisclosed risk value to each shipment; assessing such risk factors as:country of origin, supplier, type of product, developed intelligence.
• When a C-TPAT certified company imports cargo, CBP deducts points from the risk value. This results in the imported cargo being placed in a preferred category. Even if the shipment is selected to be inspected, the process is faster if the shipment is being imported by a C-TPAT certified U.S. importer.
• All of this translates into reduced inspection fees, customs fees, cargo fees, increased speed to market and an immediate positive effect on a company’s bottom line.
• Entries filed by Tier II C-TPAT certified U.S. importers are 3.5 times less likely to be selected for a security based examination whereas Tier III C-TPAT certified U.S. importers are 9 times less likely to be selected.

2.0-Front of the Line Privileges

•     Granted to full C-TPAT containers/trailers that are selected for an examination.
•     To the extent possible and practicable the containers/trailers can be moved ahead of any non C-TPAT containers/trailers awaiting exam, regardless of how long they have been there.
•     Containers/trailers will not wait as long in line at a Container Examination Site.
•     Overall: Reduction in time and cost of getting cargo released by U.S. Customs
• Free and Secure Trade (FAST) Lanes
• Expedited clearance across the borders between the U.S. & Canada / U.S. & Mexico via dedicated FAST lanes.

Benifits :  

• Reduction in U.S. Customs Inspections :
  • When cargo is imported, CBP assigns an undisclosed risk value to each shipment; assessing such risk factors as:country of origin, supplier, type of product, developed intelligence.
  • When a C-TPAT certified company imports cargo, CBP deducts points from the risk value. This results in the imported cargo being placed in a preferred category. Even if the shipment is selected to be inspected, the process is faster if the shipment is being imported by a C-TPAT certified U.S. importer.
  • All of this translates into reduced inspection fees, customs fees, cargo fees, increased speed to market and an immediate positive effect on a company’s bottom line.
  • Entries filed by Tier II C-TPAT certified U.S. importers are 3.5 times less likely to be selected for a security based examination whereas Tier III C-TPAT certified U.S. importers are 9 times less likely to be selected.

• Front of the Line Privileges :
  • Granted to full C-TPAT containers/trailers that are selected for an examination.
  • To the extent possible and practicable the containers/trailers can be moved ahead of any non C-TPAT containers/trailers awaiting exam, regardless of how long they have been there.
  • Containers/trailers will not wait as long in line at a Container Examination Site.
  • Overall: Reduction in time and cost of getting cargo released by U.S. Customs
  • Free and Secure Trade (FAST) Lanes
  • Expedited clearance across the borders between the U.S. & Canada / U.S. & Mexico via dedicated FAST lanes.

Are you on the lookout for a reliable company that provides PSCI Compliance Auditing services? If your answer is an emphatic yes, we are the right choice to opt for. Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, Novartis, Roche and Bayer are the members of the PSCI. The PSCI cover five responsible business areas such as ethics, working conditions, health, safety, environment and management systems. We are here offering shared or individual suppliers audits to pharmaceuticals and PSCI members. We conduct ethical as well as social audits.

Rely on us if you are looking for a reputed company that provides FSC Certification Auditing services. Comply with the requirements laid down by the Forest Stewardship Council, our FSC Certification Auditing services are highly demanded. FSC Certification Auditing is conducted to ensure that the forests are managed sustainably. Thousands of clients have benefited with our FSC Certification Auditing services and the next one could be you. For obtaining our services, feel free to contact us anytime.

What is Sustainable Forest Management?“The process of managing forest to achieve one or more clearly specified objectives of management with regard to the production of a continuous flow of desired forest products and services without undue reduction of its inherent values and future productivity and without undue undesirable effects on the physical and social environment.”The above definition has been made possible by Certifications and Eco-labeling of companies and products falling in the supply chain of forest. FSC Certification is one such Certification provided to business owners who can comply with the requirements laid down by the Forest Stewardship Council.

What is FSC?Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is a globally recognized certification system with million hectares of forestland certified under its forest conservation standards. FSC uses a voluntary, market-based system in which forests, companies anyway associated to timber related products are audited against principles and criteria of FSC. The performance-based standards encompass environmental, social and economic values, and are framed to ensure that the forests are managed sustainably.FSC ensures traceability of products from the forests to the point of sale. Products that are manufactured from responsibly harvested forests are identified with the FSC logo, which is considered the “gold standard” of forest certification by major environmental groups.

What are the different types of FSC Certifications available?The business owners depending on their operations and product can avail certifications to establish stewardship. The FSC provides certificates like:

• Forest Management (FM)

• Chain of Custody (CoC)

• Control Wood (CW)

Benefits of FSC certification : Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC) forest management certification strengthens your position in the marketplace - guaranteeing your customers that product from your forestry operations meet the world's most stringent environmental, economic, and social standards for responsible forest management.

We provide consultancy on SA8000 certification to the clients. Developed and conducted by Social Accountability International, SA8000 Certification is a specifically global social accountability standard that marks decent working conditions. The main requirement of this certification lies in the fact that is draws a universal code of practice for the workers of manufacturing industry so as the consumers are confident that the products they are buying are in accordance with the specific set of standards. Our SA8000 certification services assist the clients in developing and performing practices that are acceptable in a workplace. Besides, customers can also be benefited from the cost-effective services that we offer.

Vital Necessities For Achieving SA8000 Certification :

• Prevention of child labor
• Prevention of discrimination
• Freedom of association & right

Benefits Of SA8000 Offered By Us :

• For Workers, Trade Unions & NGOs :
  • Increased opportunities for organizing trade unions & bargain collectively
  • Educating workers about the core labor rights
  • A chance to work directly with business on labor rights issues
  • Generating public awareness for companies committed to assuring humane working conditions.

•  For Business :
  • Driving company values into action
  • Enhancing company & brand reputation
  • Improving employee recruitment, retention as well as productivity
  • Supporting better supply chain management & performance

• For Consumers & Investors :
  • Ethical purchasing decisions
  • Identifying ethically made products & companies committed to ethical sourcing
  • Broad coverage of product categories as well as production geography

The global organic textile standard (GOTS) is a globally accepted processing standard for the production of textiles made with organic fibers. Its ultimate purpose is to define requirements throughout every step of the fabric-making process in order to ensure the credibility of the organic status of the fabrics.  From the cultivation of the fibers, through environmentally and socially sensible processing, through the labeling of the fabrics, the consumer is assured of the organic quality of the final product.

When fabric has a label that says “GOTS Certified Organic, ” you are assured of the following :

• It contains a minimum 95% certified organic fibers that are farmed in compliance with GOTS.
• Every link of the chain of production, namely the farmers, weavers, spinners, dyers, and printers are GOTS certified.  If even one link along that cha

Looking for a trusted company that provides ISO 22000 Certification Auditing service in all over India. If yes, count on us. It covers requirements for any Organization in the Food Chain for systematic management of safety in food supply chains. This standard integrates the principles of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) system developed by Codex Alimentarius Commission. ISO 22000 Certification Auditing combines the HACCP plan with Prerequisite Programs (PRPs). It is compatible with Quality Management Systems (QMS).

Benefits :

• Ensuring safe food
• Reducing food borne diseases
• Increased profits
• Increased international acceptance of food products
• Reduces risk of product/service liability claims
• Satisfies customer contractual requirements
• Ensures safety of food products
• Greater health protection

We are second to none in offering SEDEX-ETI Compliance Auditing Services in all over India. Our SEDEX-ETI Compliance Auditing is designed to improve audit standards and promote mutual acceptance of audit reports. The Auditing helps in reducing duplication of effort in ethical trade auditing; benefitting retailers, consumer brands, and their suppliers. We assist companies in getting SEDEX-ETI Compliance Audit done. Our experienced auditors conduct insightful audits and share them through Supplier Ethical Data Exchange (SEDEX) system. We also provide all the necessary documents that are designed to be used in unification with current established practices.

The Supplier Ethical Data Exchange (SEDEX)

• It is a web-based system, designed to share data on labor practices in their supply chain. Members have the benefit of being able to publish their SMETA audit reports directly on the SEDEX system for viewing by all customers.

SMETA Methodology

• Uses the ETI code and local law as the measurement tool

• Includes the 2 modules of Health and safety and Labor standards as well as the optional pillars of Environment and Business Ethics.

link :  http://www.ethicaltrade.org/about-eti/our-members

ICS was created in 1998 by three retailers under the aegis of the French Federation of Retail and Distribution Companies (FCD). Today the initiative has 20 active member retailers. Member retailers of the Social Clause Initiative have been working together since then to sustainably improve conditions for people at work, and responsibly support suppliers to empower them to become independent agents in pursuit of progress. This joint approach, guided by the framework defined by the International Labour Organization (ILO) and compliant with and integrating the universal human rights principles and local social regulations, leads members to verify the actual conditions of people at work in the production sites by implementing social audits and the resulting corrective action plans. ICS is a group of 20 retailers who share:A common project. Joining together to sustainably improve conditions for people at work, and responsibly support suppliers to empower them to become independent agents in pursuit of progress. Effective and reputable tools and process for audit exchanges and data sharing.

A joint audit methodology with three components :

• The initial audit consists in evaluating a production site previously identified via a factory profile.
• The corrective action plan drafted by the auditor following the audit, and approved by the retailer, inventories the areas of non-compliance and proposes improvements, as well as a deadline for completion.
• The follow-up audit serves to check that corrective actions approved by the retailer were implemented. It is generally agreed that the deadline for launching a follow-up audit based solely on the corrective action plan may not exceed twelve months. Beyond this deadline, the retailer must launch a full audit
• Transparent discussions with great freedom of expression
• SCI members meet regularly to share their experiences on the ground. These discussions are transparent and enable each participant to benefit from the research, expertise and observations of the other members.

Link : http://www.ics-asso.org/index.php?id=3&L=2

We are an eminent company involved in offering ICTI Compliance Auditing Services in all over India. The ICTI code of conduct lays the foundation for fair, safe, healthy and lawful working conditions in the toy industry. With the help of our ICTI certification, you can show your clients and partners your commitment to ethical and social standards and prove compliance with the ICTI Code of Business Conduct. We have on board a team of brilliant experts, who years of experience in this domain. One can obtain the Services at reasonable rates.

ICTI – Requirements for the Toy Industry

• The International Council of Toy Industries (ICTI) is an internationally acknowledged association for the toy industry.

• The ICTI code of conduct lays the foundation for fair, safe, healthy and lawful working conditions in the toy industry.

• Far reaching requirements apply, among others, to the following areas: fire safety and emergency preparedness, compliance with labor laws and regulations, working hours, wages and compensation, forced and prison work.

• Appropriate and effective control measures need to be implemented within your supply chain in order to ensure compliance with social and ethical principles.

• As a member of the ICTI, you can show your clients and partners your commitment to ethical and social standards and prove compliance with the ICTI Code of Business Conduct.

WRAP is the world's largest independent certification program mainly focused on the apparel, footwear, and sewn products sectors. Becoming a WRAP certified facility involves much more than simply passing an audit. We take a collaborative approach to social compliance certification in which we work with our facilities to ensure that they remain in compliance with our 12 Principles. This does require, however, that all of our facilities actively engage in the process themselves and see to it that effective management systems are maintained to ensure compliance requirements are met.

• Application-A production facility submits basic information to WRAP and pays a registration fee.
• Self-Assessment-Facilities complete a self-assessment of their facility to show that they
• have been utilizing socially-compliant practices for a minimum of 90 days (for new facilities; facilities seeking re-certification are expected to have been compliant throughout their preceding certification period). We offer the following resources for facilities to use during their Self-Assessment:
• Monitoring -After submitting their self-assessment, the facility selects a WRAP-accredited monitoring organization to audit the facility against WRAP's 12 Principles. The audit must be successfully passed within 6 months of paying the registration fee to avoid having to re-register.
• Evaluation- WRAP will review the monitor's audit report and decide whether or not to certify the facility. If WRAP decides not to issue a certification, the facility will be notified of the corrections that need to be made and the monitoring firm will conduct an additional inspection. If the facility does not satisfactorily implement the recommendations within the original six-month period, it must renew its application and pay the registration fee again.
• Certification-There are three levels of WRAP certification – Platinum, Gold and Silver. The certificate issued to a facility is determined by WRAP and depends on the extent to which the audit indicates full compliance and management commitment to the WRAP Principles.

*All certified facilities are subject to random, unannounced Post-Certification Audits during their certification period.

Our company is engaged in rendering reliable GSCP Compliance Auditing Services. The main objective of GSCP is to contribute to the continuous improvement of labor and environmental conditions in international supply chains. Our team comprises of professionals, who are second to none in this domain. In addition to resolving the causes of compliance deficiencies, the GSCP supports the exchange of best practices for the implementation of social and ecological measures. Clients can obtain the GSCP Compliance Auditing services at affordable rates from us.

Details :

• The GSCP (Global Social Compliance Program) strives to contribute to the continuous improvement of labor and environmental conditions in international supply chains.

• The GSCP is based on a platform that supports the exchange of best practices for the implementation of social and ecological measures. Members have the opportunity to share existing systems, exchange ideas and compare and implement their systems.

• However, the GSCP is neither a tracking nor monitoring initiative, nor a replacement for existing systems.

• The associated GSCP Equivalence Process is therefore an additional benchmarking procedure. It is used to compare and help further develop various systems and standards. The main target of the GSCP is to resolve the causes of compliance deficiencies.

Link :  http://www.gscpnet.com/structure-a-governance/task-force.html

Those who are looking for a reputed company that provides ISO 26000 Certification Auditing services can rely on us. We aim to improve the conditions for workers, natural environment, health and welfare of the society. We make you understand the purpose of ISO 26000. We provide proper guidance on how you can improve the sustainable development of your company. Moreover, we can translate the key principles of ISO 26000 into effective actions.

The ISO 26000 services from Ethical Compliance enable you to :

• Contribute to sustainable development, including the health and welfare of society.

• Develop a consistent and thought-through social responsibility strategy tailored to your needs thanks to our professionally trained Certified Sustainability Assurance Practitioner (CSAP) and multi-disciplinary team.

• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and international norms of behavior.

• Gain verification of your social responsibility actions compliance.

Should you have questions or require any further information on our ISO 26000 services, our experts will be more than happy to assist you. Contact us now! 
What is ISO 26000?In 2010, the International Organization for Standardization launched the international standard ISO 26000 on social responsibility. This voluntary guidance standard includes guidelines on socially responsible behavior and actions.

Compared to other standards,  ISO 26000 does not contain requirements and is therefore not certifiable. It is meant for all organizations large and small including schools and hospitals, not only businesses and corporations.The standard was developed over five years by a variety of stakeholders from across the world. This included representatives from government, industry, consumer groups, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and labor organizations.

ISO 26000 is one of the most comprehensive standards and has received global attention and acceptance. It is expected to set the norm for social responsibility in the future. Once an organization has determined its most important issues, an appropriate social responsibility strategy can be developed.

ISO 26000 Services for Your Company To understand, implement and improve the social responsibility of your organization, Ethical Compliance supports you with guidance and training regarding the ISO 26000 standard.

According to ISO 26000, the seven key principles of social responsibility are :

• Accountability

• Transparency

• Ethical behavior

• Respect for stakeholder interests

• Respect for the rule of law

• Respect for international norms of behavior

• Respect for human rights

The ISO 26000 standard includes the following seven core subjects :

• Environment

• Consumer issues

• Fair Operating practices

• Labor practices

• Human rights

• Development of the community and society

• Organizational governance

Our services include :

• ISO 26000 training to better understand the corporate social responsibility guidelines.

• Gap assessment, evaluating social responsibility principles, fundamental practices and core subjects.

• Strategy development to attain conformance with ISO 26000 guidelines.

• Verification of compliance, in the form of a detailed report rather than a certificate, as the ISO 26000 standard is non-certifiable.

If interested in obtaining HACCP Certification Auditing services from a reputed company, count on us. We identify hazard in a food system and then, apply the result. We focus on the process and production steps and conditions that are critical to food safety. We provide HACCP Certification Auditing services in accordance with the principles of Codex Alimentarius in association with ISO 9000 series standards. These services can be obtained by any organization irrespective of size, nature or geography.

HACCP Certification provides following benefits :

• Saves business money in the long run

• Avoids poisoning customers

• Food safety standards increase

• Ensures you are compliant with the law

• Food quality standards increase

• Organizes your process to produce safe food

• Organizes your staff promoting teamwork and efficiency

• Due diligence defense in court

GRS Certification Auditing is based on a tracking and tracing principle that is used for certified products. It incorporates issues pertaining to environmental and social criteria. This auditing is not at all limited to textile products, but also valid for the company that is outsourcing the production of the end product partially or completely. We provide GRS Certification Auditing service in all over India. With the help of this service, one will be benefitted with our superior monitoring and controlling mechanism within both supply and value chains in order to ensure the integrity of certified final products.