WRAP Principles: The 12 Standards
Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production (WRAP) is a factory-based, globally supported certification that a sewn-products facility operates lawfully, humanely, and ethically. A factory earns certification for six months to two years based on compliance with 12 principles. For a brand, WRAP is one of the audit schemes a buyer may require before placing an order.
The 12 principles
| # | Principle | Core requirement |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Laws & workplace regulations | Comply with all applicable laws where they operate |
| 2 | Prohibition of forced labour | No involuntary, forced, or trafficked labour |
| 3 | Prohibition of child labour | No employee under 14 or the legal minimum age (whichever is higher); no interference with compulsory schooling |
| 4 | No harassment or abuse | Work free of harassment, abuse, and corporal punishment |
| 5 | Compensation & benefits | Pay at least the legal minimum wages, allowances, and benefits |
| 6 | Hours of work | Within legal limits; at least one day off in seven |
| 7 | No discrimination | Employ/pay/promote on ability, not personal characteristics |
| 8 | Health & safety | Safe, healthy workplace (and housing, if provided) |
| 9 | Freedom of association | Respect lawful free association and collective bargaining |
| 10 | Environment | Comply with environmental rules; practise environmentally conscious operations |
| 11 | Customs compliance | Comply with customs law; prevent illegal transshipment |
| 12 | Security | Guard against non-manifested cargo (drugs, explosives, contraband) in shipments |
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