SEDEX (Supplier Ethical Data Exchange)
Issued by Sedex Information Exchange CIC
CertificationAudit Scope
Ethical supply chain audit covering labor standards, health and safety, environment, and business ethics. Uses SMETA (Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit) methodology.
What It Proves
Facility has undergone ethical supply chain auditing covering working conditions, labor rights, environmental impact, and business ethics. Often required by large retailers and enterprise clients.
What It Does Not Prove
Does NOT address product quality, food safety, or manufacturing compliance. SEDEX membership alone does not mean the facility has passed an audit — membership provides access to the platform. SMETA audit results are shared only with approved trading partners, not publicly available.
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