Factory Social Compliance Audit Services

Meta title: Factory Social Compliance Audit Services | Accredited Social & Ethical Audits in India
Meta description: Comprehensive factory social compliance audits (SMETA, SA8000, BSCI, ETI) — supplier assessments, gap analysis, corrective action plans, training & remediation across India. Fast, accurate, audit-ready reports.

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Factory Social Compliance Audit Services — SMETA • SA8000 • BSCI • ETI Compliance

Intro (lead)

At Accredium Certifications & Assessment Services, we ensure factories and suppliers prove ethical, safe, and legally compliant workplaces to buyers and regulators. Our comprehensive social compliance services—on-site audits, desktop reviews, remediation support, and training—are customized for apparel, textile, electronics, FMCG, packaging, and manufacturing supply chains.

 

Core services 

• SMETA methodology audits (2- or 4-pillar).

• SA8000 gap analysis, system implementation and certification support. (SAI)

• amfori BSCI audits and corrective action implementation. (amfori)

• Supplier social compliance assessments (desktop, remote, on-site).

• Unannounced, announced, and follow-up audits.

• Worker interviews, safety checks, policy and payroll review.

• CAP writing, monitoring, and management training.

• Custom training: Code of Conduct, grievance, women’s safety, hours, payroll.

 

 

Why choose us

Our team combines experienced social auditors, fluency in local languages, and practical improvement plans to help your facility achieve compliance and foster safer, more productive workplaces. Our methodology adheres to internationally recognized standards and buyer requirements, focusing on measurable, sustainable improvements. (DNV)

 

Typical audit process (what to expect)

1. Pre-assessment & documentation review

2. Audit planning & stakeholder communication

3. During the on-site audit, our team conducts management and worker interviews, examines records, and inspects health and safety practices throughout the facility.

4. CAP issuance with prioritised corrective actions

5. CAP implementation support & follow-up verification

6. Final report with evidence attachments and improvement roadmap

 

 

Deliverables

• Audit report (PDF) with executive summary, findings and photographic evidence

• Corrective Action Plan (CAP) with timelines & owners

• Worker interview notes and supporting records

• Optional: Management training session and ongoing progress tracker

 

 

Sectors we serve

Apparel & textiles, footwear, electronics, toys, packaging, pharmaceuticals, FMCG, metal works, furniture, and contract manufacturing.

 

Client outcomes

• Improved buyer confidence and supplier scorecards

• Reduced risk of order cancellations or buyer delisting

• Better workplace safety and lower attrition

• Faster onboarding for global supply chains

 

 

Call to action (CTA)

Request an audit plan and quote by contacting Accredium Certifications & Assessment Services. Please include your preferred contact method (phone, email, or contact form) on your Wix page.

 

Primary / short keywords

• social compliance audit

• factory social audit

• SMETA audit

• SA8000 audit

• BSCI audit

• supplier social compliance

• ethical audit services

Long-tail keywords (high intent)

• SMETA audit services for garment factories in India

• SA8000 certification consultancy India

• amfori BSCI audit and corrective action plan provider

• social compliance audit company for textile suppliers

• unannounced social compliance audits for manufacturing units

• supplier ethical audit and worker interview services India

• social compliance gap analysis and remediation services

Geo + long-tail (location-focused)

• social compliance audits in India

• SMETA audit services Mumbai, India

• factory social audit Delhi NCR (Noida, Gurugram)

• SA8000 consultants Bangalore (Bengaluru)

• BSCI audit services Tirupur garment factories

• social compliance auditors Chennai / Hosur

• supplier ethical audit near me India

• social compliance audit Ahmedabad textile units

(Use combinations: city + sector + service for targeted pages, e.g. “SMETA audit for textile mills in Surat”.)

FAQ (Q/A)

Q1: What is a SMETA audit and is it a certification?
A: SMETA (Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit) is an audit methodology widely used to evaluate labour, health & safety, environment and business ethics. SMETA itself is a non-certification audit methodology — it produces an audit report and CAP for improvements. (Sedex)

Q2: What is SA8000 and how is it different from SMETA?
A: SA8000 is a formal social certification standard that requires a certified management system and periodic external certification. SMETA is an audit methodology used to assess ethical trade practices; SA8000 leads to a public certificate when requirements are met. (SAI)

Q3: Which audit should my factory choose — BSCI, SMETA or SA8000?
The appropriate audit depends on buyer requirements and strategic objectives. BSCI is driven by buyers and brands (amfori); SMETA is broadly used for multi-buyer ethical assessments; SA8000 is a formal certification demonstrating systematic social accountability. We provide a standard selection guide for every client. (amfori)

Q4: How long does a typical social compliance audit take?
A: Time depends on factory size and scope. A typical on-site SMETA or BSCI audit for a medium factory (100–500 workers) usually takes 1–3 days on site plus document preparation and report writing.

Q5: Do you provide training and CAP implementation support?
Yes. We provide management training, worker awareness sessions, and direct support with CAP implementation and system improvement.

Q6: Can you do unannounced audits and re-audits?
Yes. We offer announced, semi-announced, and unannounced audits, including follow-up verifications and re-audits.

JSON-LD (schema.org) — copy & paste into your site (replace contact details where needed)

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Quick implementation tips for Wix

• Put the Meta title and Meta description in your page SEO settings.

• Add the JSON-LD to the Wix site's SEO → Custom Code → Header (or use an SEO app to inject schema).

• Create city-specific landing pages using the geo long-tail keywords for better local search (e.g., “SMETA audit Mumbai” page).

Sources (key references)

SMETA overview — Sedex. (Sedex)
SA8000 info — Social Accountability International / resources. (SAI)
amfori BSCI overview. (amfori)
SMETA is a non-certification methodology / explanation. (DNV)
Guide to choosing standards (comparison). (legal4sure.in)

If you want, I can:

• Produce three city-targeted landing pages (example: Mumbai, Tirupur, Noida) using the geo long-tail keywords and unique CTAs; or

• Export this page as a printable PDF or a Wix content block ready for copy/paste.

Which of those would you like next?