Introduction to WRAP Certification

WRAP (Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production) is a social compliance certification program established by the Global Apparel Production Social Responsibility Organization. Its goal is to improve human rights conditions in garment manufacturing enterprises worldwide. Currently, WRAP is the largest social compliance certification organization in the apparel industry, recognized by over 100 international brands. Foreign buyers can find factories on the WRAP website (about 2,200 factories worldwide, including about 800 in China). Obtaining WRAP certification allows factories to get the WRAP certificate, which is essential for exporting to overseas markets. WRAP audits cover social responsibility and anti-terrorism systems, with high standards and strong general applicability.

Audit Types

Initial audits, follow-up audits, and annual audits are all semi-announced, with only the timeframe (usually about four weeks) given for the surprise audit. Only document reviews are notified.

Certification Process

1. Submit the application form and pay the fee to WRAP. WRAP provides a self-assessment and inspection manual.
2. Select an accredited audit firm for the assessment. The firm conducts an on-site evaluation and submits a summary of results to WRAP.
3. WRAP determines if the factory meets the standards based on the audit report and issues the certificate to qualified factories.

Common Questions

WRAP is an independent, objective, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting safe, legal, humane, and ethical manufacturing through certification and training. WRAP’s primary activity is the factory certification program, which is the largest of its kind in the apparel, footwear, and textile sectors.

WRAP is not a government organization, does not accept any government donations, and is completely independent. The headquarters is in Arlington, near Washington, D.C., with offices in Hong Kong and Dhaka, and representatives in India and Southeast Asia.

Certification Validity and Costs

WRAP certification is valid for six months. The registration fee for new factories or for re-registering a platinum or gold certificate is $1,195, while silver certificates are $895. This fee does not include audit costs, which vary based on the factory's size and location. The entire certification process can take from six weeks to six months, depending on the factory’s preparation.