✅ What is SEDEX Certification?
SEDEX stands for Supplier Ethical Data Exchange. It is a non-profit organization focused on promoting ethical business practices. SEDEX provides a secure online platform where members can share and store information related to:
- Health and Safety Standards
- Labor Standards
- Environmental Practices
- Business Ethics
Buyers can access ethical data from multiple suppliers in one place, and suppliers can share their information with multiple buyers securely.
According To SEDEX: Every worker in the supply chain deserves a safe work environment, equality, and the means to support themselves. Now more than ever, it’s imperative to act responsibly and sustainably to preserve the environment for future generations, as well as build an ethical supply chain free of bribery and corruption.
✅ Benefits Of SEDEX Certification
- Access information in one secure location
- Foster ethical business practices
- Manage business data effectively
- Boost business efficiency
- Reduce workload and increase employee engagement
✅ Steps To Get SEDEX Certification
✔️ Application: Start by submitting an application with basic company details. This application must be accepted and recorded in the SEDEX database.
✔️ Application Review: SEDEX will review your application to ensure it meets compliance requirements.
✔️ Quote and Agreement: After reviewing your documents, SEDEX will provide a price quote and perform a Gap Analysis to identify any discrepancies between your planned and actual practices.
✔️ Documentation Review: SEDEX will check your documents to ensure they meet compliance standards.
🕵️♂️ Stage-1 Audit
Evaluate your organization’s procedures and policies against compliance requirements.
✔️ Review: Assess your management system documentation to ensure compliance.
✔️ Corrective Action: Address any non-conformities identified during the audit.
✔️ Verification: Verify that your documentation meets standard requirements.
🕵️♂️ Stage-2 Audit
The auditor checks if your organization follows its documented procedures. If any issues are found, you’ll have a chance to correct them.
✔️ Review: Reassess the implementation of your processes according to your documentation.
✔️ Corrective Action: If any non-conformities are found, corrective actions must be taken.
✔️ Verification: Ensure work instructions and processes are followed by employees.
✔️ Granting of Certification: Once all requirements are met, SEDEX will issue a certificate valid for three years.
✔️ Surveillance Audit: Conducted every six months or annually to ensure ongoing compliance with the management system.
✔️ Re-Certification: At the end of three years, review documentation and implementation processes again for re-certification.
✔️ Review and Corrective Action: Check for any non-conformities and resolve them as needed.
✔️ Verification: Compare your documentation with compliance requirements to ensure continued adherence.