SEDEX Certification Overview

What isSEDEX Certification？

Sedex is an acronym for Supplier Ethical Data Exchange.

Sedex is an online database designed to assist companies in storing labor standards information within their business scope, and their clients can also share this information. Today, Sedex has gained favor with many large retailers and manufacturers, including Co-op, Geest, Grampian Foods, Hallmark Cards, and Sainsbury's and Tesco.

Background of Establishment: SEDEX is a non-profit organization based in London, UK, where companies from any location can apply for membership. SEDEX has gained favor from many large retailers and manufacturers, with numerous retailers, supermarkets, brand owners, suppliers, and other organizations requiring their partnering farms, factories, and manufacturers to undergo SEDEX Member Ethical Trade Audits (SMEAs).To ensure its operations meet the requirements of relevant ethical standards, the audit results are recognized and shared among all SEDEX members, thus, suppliers undergoing a Sedex factory audit can save many duplicate audits from customers.

Buyer Support: Primarily UK retailers, including Tesco, John Lewis, Marks and Spencer, Sainsbury's, THE BODY SHOP, Waitrose, and more.