Audit methodology · Last verified
SMETA
Sedex calls SMETA "the world's most widely used social audit," a methodology it owns and evolves, audited by independent third-party firms it names. The audits themselves are carried out not by Sedex but by named independent third-party Affiliate Audit Companies (AACs) that Sedex lists for that purpose.
- Class
- Audit methodology
- Owner
- Sedex
- Last verified
What it is
"SMETA, powered by Sedex, is the world's most widely used social audit."
The source page uses "audit" and "methodology" throughout its description of SMETA; it never describes SMETA as a certificate or certification.
Who owns it
"Sedex owns and evolves the SMETA methodology, oversees its usage and drives SMETA auditing consistency."
Who assesses it
"SMETA audits are carried out by auditors from Sedex's named independent, third-party Affiliate Audit Companies (AACs)."
Sources
- Sedex — SMETA Audit ↗ — accessed
Last verified:
This page is for information only; it does not accredit, certify or endorse any organisation. Requirements and programs change — always confirm against the primary source linked above.