What it is: Sedex/SDEX is an international platform, with verification typically carried out through a SMETA audit (2-Pillar or 4-Pillar).

What is checked (in textiles):

• Workers’ rights and labor conditions
• Occupational health and safety
• Legal compliance of working hours and wages
• Absence of child or forced labor
  
  

Benefits:

• In demand by international brands
• Increases client trust and export opportunities
• Enhances company reputation
  
  

Steps to obtain (briefly): Register on Sedex → prepare documentation → choose SMETA 2P/4P → audit → upload report → CAPA → status confirmation

Note: The description of standards is for informational purposes and may vary depending on the certification body and industry.