Approved Third-Party Audit Programs
Global - All Products
amfori BSCI
- Applicable to all product types
- Audits conducted globally
- Membership is a requirement
Social Accountability International - SA8000
- Applicable to all product types
- Audits conducted globally
- Certification for three years
- Management Systems Focus
Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit - SMETA
- Applicable to all product types
- Audits conducted globally
- Membership is required
- Walmart requires 4-pillar audit
Global - Product Specific
Best Aquaculture Practices - BAP (Global Seafood Alliance)
- Applicable to the aquaculture supply chain
- Audits conducted globally
- Certification scheme
- Membership available, not required
Fair Trade USA - FTUSA
- Applicable for agricultural operations including farming, packing & processing facilities
- Audits conducted globally
- Three-year certification cycle
- Not a membership organization
Ethical Supply Chain Program (formerly IETP/ICTI)
- Audits conducted globally
- Certification scheme
- Capability building training and support available
- Membership available
Responsible Business Alliance - RBA
- Applicable to electronic goods and toys
- Audits conducted globally
- Membership available/not required
Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production - WRAP
- Applicable to apparel, textiles, and diversified soft goods
- Audits conducted globally
- Certification scheme
- Not a membership organization
Regional - Product Specific
Equitable Food Initiative - EFI
- Applicable for farming operations, including pack & processing facilities
- Audits conducted in the Americas
- Certification for three years
- Not a membership organization
Sustainability Initiative of South Africa - SIZA
- Applicable to all agricultural products
- Audits conducted in South Africa
- Membership is a requirement
Small Supplier Program - Intertek
Small Supplier Program - Intertek
Suppliers meet the definition of Small Supplier if:
- The supplier’s global sales revenue (total turnover) is under $3 million per year; or
- The supplier’s total global sales revenue to Walmart Inc. is under $350,000 per year
Supplier facilities located in a high-risk country category (as defined by the SMA) will not be eligible to participate in the approved small supplier programs.
