SMETA · Responsible sourcing

Independent SMETA audit: evidence for labour, health and safety due diligence

Huamao’s workplace has undergone an independent Intertek SMETA audit covering labour, health and safety. The record gives brands structured evidence for responsible sourcing and supplier due diligence, supporting workplace review and improvement follow-up.

SMETA · Responsible sourcing · ZAA600204589 · SMETA Version 7 audit report
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What this qualification means for buyers

Independent auditIntertek Shenzhen
Labour and safetyTwo core workplace review areas
Ongoing due diligenceRead the report with its CAPR

Why it matters: third-party workplace review beyond a supplier statement

SMETA is Sedex’s social-audit methodology. An audit examines a workplace through site assessment, record review and worker interviews, producing findings that buyers can use in supplier due diligence.

This independent record supports onboarding and follow-up. Buyers also need the Corrective Action Plan Report (CAPR) and current verification status to understand how findings are addressed. SMETA is an audit methodology rather than a certification or a pass-or-fail test.

Value for sourcing teams

Evidence for supplier onboarding

Review labour and workplace health-and-safety records alongside material specifications as part of responsible sourcing.

A defined review scope

The available record is a two-pillar audit, principally covering labour, health and safety. It does not establish completion of a full four-pillar audit.

A path for corrective-action review

Use audit findings, the CAPR and verification records to identify follow-up needs and supplier onboarding conditions.

A checklist before supplier or order approval

  1. Check the site and scope

    Confirm the audited entity, workplace, date, auditor and two-pillar/four-pillar scope.

  2. Read the report with its CAPR

    Review findings, owners, deadlines and verification methods. A public cover preview cannot establish corrective-action closure.

  3. Check current status

    Review the latest platform record or valid follow-up evidence through controlled access and confirm each status.

  4. Apply your onboarding requirements

    Buyers make the onboarding decision under their own policy and review product safety and fabric performance separately.

Match the document to your project

Basic information & scope

SMETA is a workplace audit. It does not certify products or guarantee zero findings. The full report and CAPR contain workplace and corrective-action information and are not published here; specify your review purpose and required scope when contacting us.

FAQ

Is SMETA a certification?
No. Sedex defines it as a continuous-improvement audit methodology, rather than a certification or a pass-or-fail test.
What sourcing review can this record support?
It provides third-party labour, health-and-safety audit evidence for supplier due diligence. Buyers should review the full report, CAPR and current status before making an onboarding decision.
Does completion of the audit mean all actions are closed?
No. Audit completion, an action plan and verified closure are separate states. Check the latest platform record or valid follow-up evidence.

Sources and document reference

Standard definitions follow the official sources below. Company qualification and scope follow the actual document; confirm its current status for each order.

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