Verner Wheelock Associates has been providing SMETA Ethical Audit services for over 15 years. We have a small team of experienced ethical auditors based around the UK. Also, our Ethical Team at Head Office will be happy to take your enquiries and will assist you throughout the audit process
Contact Samantha Day to discuss your ethical audit requirements on 01756 700802 Email ethical@vwa.co.uk If you have booked an ethical audit these important documents will help you through the process from start to finish. |
Prior to your audit, please read the following documents.
The Ethical Audit Process shows you the steps involved in an ethical audit from requesting a quotation to verification of non-compliances.
The ETI Base Code is the standard against which your site will be audited.
The Audit Document List tells you the type of evidence the auditor will need to see on the audit.
Data Protection Waiver – Consent Form
Download the ETI Base Code in languages other than English
To find out the format of your audit please download the relevant sample agenda
These SMETA documents provide background information to help you prepare for your ethical audit. The SMETA Report and CAPR show you the format of the reports that will be produced and uploaded to Sedex.
SMETA 6.1
SMETA 6.1 Best Practice Guidance : A best practice guidance on conducting ethical trade audits
SMETA 6.1 Measurement Criteria : A set of instructions on the items to be checked by auditors
SMETA 6.1 Summary Guidance : What’s new in SMETA 6.1 & FAQs
Supplementary Guidance
New Platform Instructions
Viewing and publishing your audit
Old Platform Instructions (Sedex Advance)
These Sedex Guides will assist you in using the Sedex system
View and Publish Uploaded Audits
Add and Submit Corrective Actions
When logged into Sedex you can access some useful training videos and further guidance in the Knowledge Hub under the Online Modules and Guidance tabs.
Contact us with your location and staff numbers for a no-obligation quote