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SMETA 2-Pillar and 4-Pillar support for Indian exporters

Sedex certification consultant for Indian exporters

Get audit-ready in days. We prepare your factory. An independent Sedex-approved auditor such as TÜV, Eurofins, QIMA, SGS, Intertek or Bureau Veritas audits you.
  • Sedex registration, SAQ and documents done for you
  • Factory gap audit and worker training
  • Audit-day support and CAPR closure

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      We prepare factories for SMETA audits conducted by

      [TÜV]

      [Eurofins]

      [QIMA]

      [Intertek]

      [Bureau Veritas]

      [TÜV]

      [Eurofins]
      [QIMA]
      [Intertek]
      [Bureau Veritas]
       

      Is “Sedex certification” really a certificate?

      Not exactly. Here is what your buyer means, and how we get you there.

      Step 1

      Sedex membership

      You register on the Sedex platform, where global buyers view supplier ethical data, and complete the SAQ.

      Step 2

      SMETA audit

      A Sedex-approved audit company visits your site and checks labour, health and safety, and more.

      Step 3

      Report on Sedex

      Your SMETA report and corrective action plan are shared on Sedex. This is what buyers call “Sedex certification”.

      Legal4sure handles all three steps, so you face the auditor fully prepared.

      Which SMETA audit does your buyer need?

      Your buyer’s code of conduct decides. Here is how the two compare.

      What's covered SMETA 2-Pillar SMETA 4-Pillar Most requested
      Labour standards Included Included
      Health and safety Included Included
      Environment Short assessment Full assessment
      Business ethics Not included Included
      Management systems, right to work, subcontracting Included Included
      Typical buyers Entry-level retail and brand programmes Major UK and EU retailers, ESG-reporting brands
      Preparation time with Legal4sure 7 days 7 days
      What’s covered SMETA 2-Pillar SMETA 4-Pillar Most requested
      Labour standards Included Included
      Health and safety Included Included
      Environment Short assessment Full assessment
      Business ethics Not included Included
      Management systems, right to work, subcontracting Included Included
      Typical buyers Entry-level retail and brand programmes Major UK and EU retailers, ESG-reporting brands
      Preparation time with Legal4sure 7 days 7 days

      Not sure? Forward your buyer’s email and we’ll confirm the right audit in 30 minutes.

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      Everything you need to clear your SMETA audit

      One team from registration to report upload. You focus on production.
      Get My Free Gap Assesment
      • Sedex registration and SAQ completion
      • Policy and procedure document pack
      • Auditor selection and audit booking
      • Fire safety and health & safety walkthrough
      • CAPR closure and evidence upload
      • Factory gap audit at your site
      • Payroll, working hours and wage record review
      • Worker awareness training and interview prep
      • Audit-day support, on site or remote
      • Renewal reminders and re-audit prep

      Audit-ready in six steps

      The day ranges below add up to the 7 day timeline we promise.
      1
      Free gap call
      Day 0
      2
      Site gap audit
      Days 1–3
      3
      Documents and training
      Days 4–15
      4
      Sedex registration and auditor booking
      In parallel
      5
      Audit-day support
      7 Days
      6
      CAPR closure and upload
      After the audit

      Clear Sedex consultancy packages

      Audit company fees and Sedex membership fees are paid directly to them.
      SMETA 2-Pillar

      Essential

      ₹95K - ₹1.5L
      starting price
      • ✓ Sedex registration and SAQ
      • ✓ Factory gap audit
      • ✓ Core document pack
      • ✓ Auditor booking
      Get a quote
      Most popular · SMETA 4-Pillar

      Complete

      ₹1 L - 2.5 L
      starting price
      • ✓ Everything in Essential
      • ✓ Full 4-Pillar documents
      • ✓ Worker training
      • ✓ Audit-day support
      • ✓ CAPR closure
      Choose Complete
      Multi-site or urgent

      Premium

      ₹1L - 3L
      quoted per project
      • ✓ Everything in Complete
      • ✓ Multiple sites
      • ✓ Fast-track for tight buyer deadlines
      • ✓ Annual compliance retainer
      Get a quote
      Final price depends on audit type, worker count, number of sites and location.

      Seven findings auditors raise most in Indian factories

      We fix these before the auditor arrives.
      Excess overtime hours
      Incomplete wage and attendance records
      Blocked fire exits or expired extinguishers
      Contract labour documentation gaps
      PF and ESI compliance gaps
      No working grievance mechanism
      Unsafe chemical storage and labelling

      Free SMETA 4-Pillar
      document checklist (PDF)

      Download checklist

      Frequently Asked
      Questions

      Before working with us, most factories ask the same things. These FAQs cover what Legal4sure does and how we support you.

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      How much does Sedex certification cost in India?
      There are three parts: Legal4sure consultancy (Start from ₹35,000, the audit company’s fee and Sedex membership. Audit type, worker count and number of sites decide the total. Ask for an exact quote and we’ll reply within 30 minutes.

      Most factories are audit-ready in 7 days with us. The audit itself usually takes one to two days on site, and the report follows a few days later.

      Not exactly. Sedex is a platform and SMETA is the audit. Your SMETA report shared on Sedex is what buyers ask for.
      Your buyer’s code of conduct says which one. Forward their email and we’ll confirm.
      Yes. You must register on Sedex before the audit. We do this for you.
      SMETA has no pass or fail. Findings are graded critical, major or minor. We help you close them with evidence quickly.
      SMETA has no pass or fail. Findings are graded critical, major or minor. We help you close them with evidence quickly.
      Usually one to two years, depending on your buyer and your findings.

      Yes. You can share one SMETA report with several buyers through Sedex.

      Company registration, labour licences, payroll and attendance records, policies, fire NOC, PF and ESI records and more. Download our free checklist for the full list.
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