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Fair Wear Foundation

Credibility

Environment

Socio-Economic

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Credibility

Environment

Socio-Economic

Aim/Focus
Standard organisation
Good to know

The aim is to improve working conditions in companies in the textile industry worldwide. The focus is on companies where garments are sewn. The Brand Performance Check, conducted annually at all FWF member companies, is the most important element of FWF’s ‘shared responsibility’ approach to social compliance in the global garment sector. FWF believes that improving conditions for apparel factory workers requires change at multiple levels. Traditional efforts to improve conditions focus primarily on the factory.

The standard organisation is the Dutch Fair Wear Foundation (FWF), which is supported by trade unions, non-governmental organisations and trade and manufacturers' organisations. Members are about 80 textile companies representing approximately 120 brands. FWF is active in 15 production countries within Europe, Africa and Asia.

Information about scheme documents

Below is a list of documents and policies that were used in the collection of the scheme data:

Guidance and tools for Brands: • Brand Performance Guide 2022: https://api.fairwear.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Brand-performance-check-guide-2022.pdf • Fair Working Hours guide: https://www.fairwear.org/resources-and-tools/fair-working-hours-guide

Credibility 67%

Availability of Scheme Structure
Independence of Scheme Owner from Certificate Holder
Availability of Standard
Public Consultation of Standard

From March 2025, the required level of ambition for this minimum criterion will increase from 'basic' to 'advanced'.
Standard Review
Scheme Legal Status
Sources of Finance
Standard-Setting Process
Assessment Methodology
Sustainability Goals and Objectives of the Scheme
Key Issues
Stakeholder Feedback
Consistent Interpretation
Scheme Accessibility
Assurance Provider Complaints and Appeals Mechanism

From March 2025, the required level of ambition for this minimum criterion will increase from 'basic' to 'advanced'.
Assessment Reports Availability
Scope and Duration of Certificate / License
Certified or Verified Enterprise / Labelled Product List

From March 2025, the required level of ambition for this minimum criterion will increase from 'basic' to 'advanced'.
Accredited/ Approved Assurance Providers
Independent Conformity Assessment

From March 2025, the required level of ambition for this minimum criterion will increase from 'basic' to 'advanced'.
Consistent Decision-Making on Conformity
Procedure on Non-Conformities
Claims and Labelling Policy

Scheme Management

14/19
- Governance
  
  10/12
  - Does the scheme owner make its organisational structure publicly available, including composition of governance bodies?
    Answer: Yes publicly
    
    Score: 1/1
    
    Possible answers
    
    Yes (on request) (0 points)
    
    Yes publicly (1 point)
    
    No (0 points)
  - Is the scheme owner a legal entity, or an organization that is a partnership of legal entities, or a government or inter-governmental agency?
    Answer: yes
    
    Score: 1/1
    
    Possible answers
    
    No (0 points)
    
    yes (1 point)
  - Is there a mechanism for stakeholders to participate in scheme development and decision-making?
    Answer: Yes available on request
    
    Score: 1/2
    
    Possible answers
    
    Yes available publicly (2 points)
    
    Yes available on request (1 point)
    
    No (0 points)
  - Do the voting procedures of the top decision-making body ensure that there is a balanced representation of stakeholder interests, where no single interest predominates?
    Answer: yes
    
    Score: 1/1
    
    Possible answers
    
    No (0 points)
    
    yes (1 point)
  - Does the scheme owner make quantitative information on the income sources or financing structure of the scheme available?
    Answer: Yes publicly
    
    Score: 2/2
    
    Possible answers
    
    Yes (on request) (1 point)
    
    Yes publicly (2 points)
    
    No (0 points)
  - Does the scheme owner have an internal quality management system available?
    Answer: No
    
    Score: 0/1
    
    Possible answers
    
    Yes (on request) (1 point)
    
    Yes publicly (1 point)
    
    No (0 points)
  - Is the scheme owner economically independent from the certificate holder?
    Answer: yes
    
    Score: 1/1
    
    Possible answers
    
    No (0 points)
    
    yes (1 point)
  - Does the scheme owner have sustainability-oriented goals and objectives?
    Answer: yes
    
    Score: 1/1
    
    Possible answers
    
    No (0 points)
    
    yes (1 point)
  - Does the scheme owner have a strategy for meeting its sustainability-oriented goals and objectives?
    Answer: Yes publicly
    
    Score: 2/2
    
    Possible answers
    
    No (0 points)
    
    Yes (on request) (1 point)
    
    Yes publicly (2 points)
- Impact
  
  2/5
  - Does the scheme owner have a system in place for measuring its impacts and progress towards its sustainability goals?
    Answer: No
    
    Score: 0/2
    
    Possible answers
    
    No (0 points)
    
    Yes (on request) (1 point)
    
    Yes publicly (2 points)
  - Does the scheme owner use the results of monitoring and evaluation for learning and improvements to its programme?
    Answer: No
    
    Score: 0/1
    
    Possible answers
    
    No (0 points)
    
    yes (1 point)
  - Does the scheme owner make sustainability results from M&E available?
    Answer: Yes publicly
    
    Score: 2/2
    
    Possible answers
    
    No (0 points)
    
    Yes (on request) (1 point)
    
    Yes publicly (2 points)
    
    Not applicable (0 points)
- Complaints Mechanism
  
  1/1
  - Does the scheme owner have a publicly available and easily accessible complaints mechanism?
    Answer: Yes
    
    Score: 1/1
    
    Possible answers
    
    No (0 points)
    
    Yes (1 point)
- Supporting Strategies
  
  1/1
  - Does the scheme implement strategies or activities to support improved performance of participating enterprises, e.g. capacity building, access to finance?
    Answer: Yes
    
    Score: 1/1
    
    Possible answers
    
    No (0 points)
    
    Yes (1 point)
    
    Not Applicable (0 points)
Standard-Setting

11/12
- Is the standard made publicly available free of charge?
  Answer: Yes publicly
  
  Score: 1/1
  Possible answers
  
  Yes (on request) (0 points)
  
  Yes publicly (1 point)
  
  No (0 points)
- Has a set of key sustainability issues in the sector where the scheme operates or product lifecycle been defined in the standard-setting process?
  Answer: yes
  
  Score: 1/1
  Possible answers
  
  No (0 points)
  
  yes (1 point)
- Is the standard-setting procedure or a summary of the process for how stakeholders can engage in standard-setting made publicly available?
  Answer: Yes publicly
  
  Score: 1/1
  Possible answers
  
  Yes (on request) (0 points)
  
  Yes publicly (1 point)
  
  No (0 points)
- Can stakeholders participate in the standard-setting process?
  Answer: All stakeholders
  
  Score: 2/2
  Possible answers
  
  Members only (1 point)
  
  Invitation only (1 point)
  
  All stakeholders (2 points)
- Are stakeholders who are directly affected by the standard provided opportunities to participate in standard setting?
  Answer: yes
  
  Score: 1/1
  Possible answers
  
  No (0 points)
  
  yes (1 point)
- Are draft standards field tested / piloted for relevance and auditability through the development and revision processes?
  Answer: Not applicable
  Possible answers
  
  Yes (1 point)
  
  No (0 points)
  
  Not applicable (0 points)
- Does the scheme owner provide information on how the input received from consultations has been included in the final version of the standard?
  Answer: Yes (on request)
  
  Score: 1/2
  Possible answers
  
  Yes (on request) (1 point)
  
  Yes publicly (2 points)
  
  No (0 points)
- Do the voting procedures of the decision-making body responsible for standard setting ensure that there is a balanced representation of stakeholder interests?
  Answer: yes
  
  Score: 1/1
  Possible answers
  
  No (0 points)
  
  yes (1 point)
- Is the standard reviewed and, if necessary, revised at least every 5 years?
  Answer: yes
  
  Score: 1/1
  Possible answers
  
  No (0 points)
  
  yes (1 point)
- Does the scheme ensure that guidance is in place to support consistent interpretation of the standard?
  Answer: yes
  
  Score: 1/1
  Possible answers
  
  No (0 points)
  
  yes (1 point)
- Are there procedures and guidance for application or interpretation of the standard to regional contexts?
  Answer: Yes
  
  Score: 1/1
  Possible answers
  
  Yes (1 point)
  
  No (0 points)
  
  Not applicable (0 points)
Assurance

22/40
- Assurance System
  
  13/16
  - Is there a publicly available documented assessment methodology for assurance providers to assess conformity with the standard?
    Answer: Yes publicly available
    
    Score: 1/1
    
    Possible answers
    
    No (0 points)
    
    Yes available on request (0 points)
    
    Yes publicly available (1 point)
  - Is application (to get certified/verified) open to all potential applicants within the scope of the scheme?
    Answer: yes
    
    Score: 1/1
    
    Possible answers
    
    No (0 points)
    
    yes (1 point)
  - Does the scheme owner provide information on assessment fees or require this of assurance providers?
    Answer: Yes publicly available
    
    Score: 2/2
    
    Possible answers
    
    No (0 points)
    
    Yes available on request (1 point)
    
    Yes publicly available (2 points)
  - Does the scheme owner require assurance providers to have an easily accessible complaints and appeals mechanism?
    Answer: Yes publicly available
    
    Score: 2/2
    
    Possible answers
    
    No (0 points)
    
    Yes available on request (1 point)
    
    Yes publicly available (2 points)
  - Does the scheme owner make, or require assurance providers to make a summary of certification/verification reports (with personal and commercially sensitive information removed) available?
    Answer: Yes publicly
    
    Score: 2/2
    
    Possible answers
    
    No (no reports) (0 points)
    
    No (confidential) (1 point)
    
    Yes (on request) (2 points)
    
    Yes publicly (2 points)
  - Does the certificate or license define the scope of assurance and duration for which it is valid?
    Answer: yes
    
    Score: 1/1
    
    Possible answers
    
    No (0 points)
    
    yes (1 point)
  - Does the scheme owner maintain or require assurance providers to maintain a publicly accessible list of certified or verified enterprises, or a list of verified products/product groups, or a list of members (in case of membership-based initiatives)?
    Answer: Yes
    
    Score: 1/2
    
    Possible answers
    
    Yes (1 point)
    
    No (0 points)
    
    Yes incl. scope of certificate or license (2 points)
  - Does the scheme owner maintain a current and publicly available list of all accredit-ed/approved/suspended assurance providers?
    Answer: Yes (publicly)
    
    Score: 1/1
    
    Possible answers
    
    No (0 points)
    
    Yes (on request) (0 points)
    
    Yes (publicly) (1 point)
  - Does the scheme owner review the effectiveness of their assurance system on a periodic basis?
    Answer: No Information available
    
    Score: None/1
    
    Possible answers
    
    Annual (1 point)
    
    Every 3 years (1 point)
    
    Every 5 years (1 point)
    
    Ad hoc (0 points)
  - Does the scheme owner require that clients and other affected stakeholders are notified of changes to the assurance requirements?
    Answer: No
    
    Score: 0/1
    
    Possible answers
    
    No (0 points)
    
    yes (1 point)
  - Does the scheme require performance improvements over time to maintain certification?
    Answer: yes
    
    Score: 1/1
    
    Possible answers
    
    No (0 points)
    
    yes (1 point)
  - Does the scheme owner have a documented assessment methodology for assurance providers that are assessing chain of custody?
    Answer: Not applicable
    
    Possible answers
    
    yes publicly available (2 points)
    
    yes available on request (1 point)
    
    No (0 points)
    
    Not applicable (0 points)
  - Does the scheme owner require assurance providers to report to them on complaints received and, on the actions, taken to resolve the issue?
    Answer: No Information available
    
    Score: None/1
    
    Possible answers
    
    No (0 points)
    
    Yes (1 point)
  - Does the scheme owner maintain an information management system?
    Answer: Yes
    
    Score: 1/1
    
    Possible answers
    
    No (0 points)
    
    Yes (1 point)
  - Has the scheme specified equivalence requirements for any other scheme assurance results it recognises?
    Answer: No
    
    Score: 0/1
    
    Possible answers
    
    Yes (1 point)
    
    No (0 points)
    
    Not applicable (0 points)
- Conformity Assessment
  
  8/15
  - Conformity Assessment Process
    
    3/4
    - Does the scheme require a third-party conformity assessment of all clients for compliance with its standard?
      Answer: Yes
      
      Score: 1/2
      
      Possible answers
      
      No (0 points)
      
      Yes (2 points)
      
      Not Applicable (0 points)
    - Does the scheme owner define requirements for decision-making to ensure that assurance providers use consistent procedures for determining the conformity of clients or laboratory testing results with the standard?
      Answer: Yes
      
      Score: 1/1
      
      Possible answers
      
      Yes (1 point)
      
      No (0 points)
    - Does the scheme owner require assurance providers to have a procedure in place for how clients are required to address non-conformities, including when a certificate or license is suspended or revoked?
      Answer: yes
      
      Score: 1/1
      
      Possible answers
      
      No (0 points)
      
      yes (1 point)
  - Sustainability Audits
    
    5/9
    - Does the scheme owner have a documented oversight approach that requires assurance providers to be accredited or compliant with ISO/IEC 17065, ISO/IEC 17021, ISO/IEC 17020, ISO/IEC 17025 (for laboratories) requirements, or alternatively to be compliant with the relevant ISEAL Assurance Code requirements?
      Answer: No
      
      Score: 0/1
      
      Possible answers
      
      No (0 points)
      
      Yes (1 point)
      
      Not Applicable (0 points)
    - Does the scheme owner require that clients are audited on a regular, recurring basis?
      Answer: 1-2 years
      
      Score: 1/1
      
      Possible answers
      
      1 year or less (1 point)
      
      1-2 years (1 point)
      
      2-3 years (1 point)
      
      4-5 years (1 point)
      
      5 years or more (1 point)
      
      Not applicable (0 points)
    - Is the frequency or intensity of an audit or oversight assessment based on a risk assessment of the client or assurance provider?
      Answer: Yes
      
      Score: 1/1
      
      Possible answers
      
      Yes (1 point)
      
      No (0 points)
      
      Not applicable (0 points)
    - Does the scheme owner specify the required intensity for each type of audit and the activities that must be carried out by assurance providers for each of its standards?
      Answer: Yes
      
      Score: 1/1
      
      Possible answers
      
      No (0 points)
      
      Yes (1 point)
      
      Not Applicable (0 points)
    - Does the scheme owner allow or require assurance providers to do unannounced audits?
      Answer: Not allowed
      
      Score: 0/2
      
      Possible answers
      
      Allowed (1 point)
      
      Required (2 points)
      
      Not allowed (0 points)
      
      Not applicable (0 points)
    - Are auditors and assessors required to seek external stakeholder input during the audit and oversight assessment process?
      Answer: No
      
      Score: 0/1
      
      Possible answers
      
      No (0 points)
      
      Yes (1 point)
      
      Not Applicable (0 points)
    - Does the scheme owner require assurance providers to follow a consistent report format?
      Answer: Yes
      
      Score: 1/1
      
      Possible answers
      
      Yes (1 point)
      
      No (0 points)
      
      Not applicable (0 points)
    - Does the scheme owner require that assurance providers and oversight bodies use competent and impartial personnel (other than auditor/assessor/ team) to make decisions on compliance?
      Answer: Yes
      
      Score: 1/1
      
      Possible answers
      
      Yes (1 point)
      
      No (0 points)
      
      Not applicable (0 points)
  - Group Certification
    
    0/0
    - Is the group required to have a shared management system with clear responsibilities for implementation of the system?
      Answer: Not applicable
      
      Possible answers
      
      Yes (1 point)
      
      No (0 points)
      
      Not applicable (0 points)
    - Does the scheme owner have a mechanism that prescribes and justifies how all sites within a group certification will be audited over time?
      Answer: Not applicable
      
      Possible answers
      
      No (0 points)
      
      Yes (1 point)
      
      Not applicable (0 points)
    - Is there a sample size formula and sampling approach to determine the number of group members that is externally verified and how the sample is chosen?
      Answer: Not applicable
      
      Possible answers
      
      No (0 points)
      
      Yes (1 point)
      
      Yes based on risk assessment (2 points)
      
      Not applicable (0 points)
    - Do the requirements on group certification/verification define the conditions under which a group member shall be suspended or removed from a group?
      Answer: Not applicable
      
      Possible answers
      
      Member suspended from certification (1 point)
      
      Member removed from a group (1 point)
      
      Group suspension (1 point)
      
      No repercussion (0 points)
      
      Not applicable (0 points)
  - Chain of Custody
    
    0/1
    - Does the scheme owner require all enterprises that are physically handling the certified product to undergo a CoC audit if the product can be destined for retail sale as a certified, labelled product?
      Answer: No
      
      Score: 0/1
      
      Possible answers
      
      Yes (1 point)
      
      No (0 points)
      
      Not applicable (0 points)
  - Laboratory Testing
    
    0/1
    - In the documented assessment methodology, are test methods either referred to or included?
      Answer: Not applicable
      
      Possible answers
      
      No (0 points)
      
      Yes (on request) (1 point)
      
      Yes publicly (1 point)
      
      Not applicable (0 points)
    - Are there rules on random sampling and testing for the conformity monitoring?
      Answer: No
      
      Score: 0/1
      
      Possible answers
      
      No (0 points)
      
      Yes (1 point)
      
      Not applicable (0 points)
    - Is there a procedure to deal with non-conforming products manufactured by a client / licensee?
      Answer: Not applicable
      
      Possible answers
      
      Yes (1 point)
      
      No (0 points)
      
      Not applicable (0 points)
- Assessor/ Auditor Competencies
  
  1/8
  - Does the scheme owner define the qualifications, competency, the required minimum industry audit experience and training requirements for assurance / oversight assessors?
    Answer: Yes
    
    Score: 1/1
    
    Possible answers
    
    No (0 points)
    
    Yes (1 point)
    
    Not Applicable (0 points)
  - Does the scheme owner define the qualifications, competency, the required minimum industry audit experience and training requirements for assurance / oversight assessors?
    Answer: No
    
    Score: 0/1
    
    Possible answers
    
    No (0 points)
    
    Yes (1 point)
  - Does the scheme owner require that assurance provider auditors successfully complete auditor training on a standard that is relevant to the scheme and that is based on ISO 19011, or equivalent?
    Answer: No Information available
    
    Score: None/1
    
    Possible answers
    
    No (0 points)
    
    Yes (1 point)
    
    Not applicable (0 points)
  - Does the scheme owner require that assurance and oversight providers implement a programme to monitor and ensure the continued competence and good performance of assessors and auditors?
    Answer: No Information available
    
    Score: None/1
    
    Possible answers
    
    No (0 points)
    
    Yes (1 point)
    
    Not applicable (0 points)
  - Does the scheme owner carry out or require assurance providers to carry out calibration activities to ensure that assessors /auditors are aligned?
    Answer: No Information available
    
    Score: None/2
    
    Possible answers
    
    Annually (2 points)
    
    Ad Hoc (1 point)
    
    No (0 points)
    
    Not applicable (0 points)
  - Does the scheme owner require that assurance providers have a Code of Conduct, or equivalent, and supporting procedures to guide behaviour and actions of assurance providers' personnel and to address misconduct
    Answer: No Information available
    
    Score: None/1
    
    Possible answers
    
    No (0 points)
    
    Yes (1 point)
    
    Not applicable (0 points)
  - Does the scheme owner assess potential risks to auditor / assessor impartiality and where warranted, do they require assurance providers and oversight bodies to implement practices to mitigate these risks?
    Answer: No
    
    Score: 0/1
    
    Possible answers
    
    No (0 points)
    
    Yes (1 point)
- Accreditation / Oversight
  
  0/1
  - Does the scheme require an oversight mechanism and is it documented?
    Answer: No
    
    Score: 0/1
    
    Possible answers
    
    No (0 points)
    
    Yes (1 point)
    
    Not Applicable (0 points)
  - Is oversight conducted by a third party independent of the scheme owner and assurance providers?
    Answer: Not applicable
    
    Possible answers
    
    Yes (1 point)
    
    No (0 points)
    
    Not applicable (0 points)
  - Does the scheme define the nature and intensity of oversight activities on assurance providers?
    Answer: Not applicable
    
    Possible answers
    
    <1 year (2 points)
    
    1 year (2 points)
    
    2-3 years (2 points)
    
    4-5 years (1 point)
    
    >5 years (1 point)
    
    Not applicable (0 points)
    
    None (0 points)
  - Does the intensity of oversight activities take account of risk factors associated with the assurance providers and their personnel?
    Answer: Not applicable
    
    Possible answers
    
    No (0 points)
    
    Yes (1 point)
    
    Not applicable (0 points)
  - Does the scheme owner clearly define the application and selection process for assurance providers?
    Answer: Not applicable
    
    Possible answers
    
    Yes (1 point)
    
    No (0 points)
    
    Not applicable (0 points)
  - Does the scheme owner assess scheme-specific competence when accepting assurance providers that are accredited to other relevant standards (proxy accreditation)?
    Answer: Not applicable
    
    Possible answers
    
    No (0 points)
    
    Yes (1 point)
    
    Yes assess scheme-specific competence (1 point)
    
    Not applicable (0 points)
  - Does the scheme have or require oversight providers to have documented and accessible complaints and appeals mechanisms?
    Answer: Not applicable
    
    Possible answers
    
    Yes (1 point)
    
    No (0 points)
    
    Not applicable (0 points)
  - Does the scheme owner define or request that oversight providers define how assurance providers have to address non-conformities raised through oversight?
    Answer: Not applicable
    
    Possible answers
    
    Yes (1 point)
    
    No (0 points)
    
    Not applicable (0 points)
  - Does the scheme owner require that summaries of oversight reports (with personal and commercially sensitive information removed) are made publicly available?
    Answer: Not applicable
    
    Possible answers
    
    No (0 points)
    
    Yes (on request) (1 point)
    
    Yes publicly (2 points)
    
    Not applicable (0 points)
  - Does the scheme owner require that on-site assessments of assurance providers are included in the oversight cycle?
    Answer: Not applicable
    
    Possible answers
    
    No (0 points)
    
    Yes (1 point)
    
    Not applicable (0 points)
  - Does the scheme owner require that oversight includes reviews of assurance provider performance in the field?
    Answer: Not applicable
    
    Possible answers
    
    No (0 points)
    
    Yes (1 point)
    
    Not applicable (0 points)
Claims & Traceability

3/4
- Traceability
  
  0/0
  - Does the scheme owner have a documented Chain of Custody standard or other traceability requirements that apply to the full supply chain?
    Answer: Not applicable
    
    Possible answers
    
    No (0 points)
    
    Yes available on request (1 point)
    
    Yes publicly available (2 points)
    
    Not applicable (0 points)
  - Are there any CoC requirements for non-certified material, in case mixing of certified with uncertified inputs is allowed?
    Answer: Not applicable
    
    Possible answers
    
    Yes (1 point)
    
    No (0 points)
    
    Not applicable (0 points)
  - Does the scheme owner require assurance providers to verify that all enterprises within the chain maintain accurate and accessible records that allow any certified product or batch of products to be traceable from the point of sale to the buyer?
    Answer: Not applicable
    
    Possible answers
    
    Yes (1 point)
    
    No (0 points)
    
    Not applicable (0 points)
  - Are companies required to keep CoC records for at least the term of certificate validity?
    Answer: Not applicable
    
    Possible answers
    
    Yes (1 point)
    
    No (0 points)
    
    Not applicable (0 points)
  - Does the scheme have a traceability system that enables checking of product flow between links of the supply chain?
    Answer: Not applicable
    
    Possible answers
    
    Yes (1 point)
    
    No (0 points)
    
    Not applicable (0 points)
- Claims & Labelling
  
  3/4
  - Does the scheme owner have documented requirements for the use of its symbols, logos and/or claims related to its scheme and make them publicly available?
    Answer: Yes
    
    Score: 1/1
    
    Possible answers
    
    No (0 points)
    
    Yes (1 point)
    
    Not Applicable (0 points)
  - Do claims requirements specify the types of claims that can be made for different types of CoC models, where the scheme owner allows for more than one model?
    Answer: Not applicable
    
    Possible answers
    
    Yes (1 point)
    
    No (0 points)
    
    Not applicable (0 points)
  - Are claims and label users required to use unique license numbers or other tracking mechanisms?
    Answer: Not applicable
    
    Possible answers
    
    Yes (1 point)
    
    No (0 points)
    
    Not applicable (0 points)
  - Does the scheme owner require surveillance of the accurate use of claims and labels in the market, including a complaints mechanism to report misuse?
    Answer: No
    
    Score: 0/1
    
    Possible answers
    
    Yes (1 point)
    
    No (0 points)
    
    Not applicable (0 points)
  - Is the label accompanied by an explanatory text claim or a link to further information?
    Answer: Yes
    
    Score: 1/1
    
    Possible answers
    
    Yes (1 point)
    
    No (0 points)
    
    Not applicable (0 points)
  - Does the scheme have a procedure that defines specific consequences of misuse of claims and do they also require this of their assurance providers?
    Answer: yes
    
    Score: 1/1
    
    Possible answers
    
    No (0 points)
    
    yes (1 point)

Environment 2%

Hazardous Chemicals - Substances of very high concern under REACH
Chemicals Harmful to Human Health
Biodegredability of Substances
Chemicals Harmful to the Environment
Chemical Residues
Wastewater Parameters
Use of Natural Fibres
Use of Synthetic Fibres

Chemicals

0/24
- Chemical Use
  
  0/20
  - Does the standard include criteria on chemical use?
    Answer: No Information available
    
    Degree of Obligation: Not covered
    
    Score: 0/2
    
    Possible answers
    
    Basic: Document use of all chemicals (1 point)
    
    Advanced: Increase efficiency/reduce chemical use (2 points)
  - Does the standard include criteria on chemicals listed on the REACH Candidate List as substances of very high concern?
    Answer: No Information available
    
    Degree of Obligation: Not covered
    
    Score: 0/1
    
    Possible answers
    
    Basic: SVHC of Candidate List is prohibited but specific derogations/deviations/exceptions for a defined use OR lists prohibited/restricted substances based risk on an assessment (1 point)
    
    Advanced: Prohibit use except for defined derogations. (1 point)
  - Does the standard include criteria on H statements?
    Answer: No Information available
    
    Degree of Obligation: Not covered
    
    Score: 0/2
    
    Possible answers
    
    Basic: Risk assessment OR selection of substances for MRSL considers H statements. (1 point)
    
    Advanced: Prohibit use (2 points)
  - Does the standard include criteria on the use of biocides?
    Answer: No Information available
    
    Degree of Obligation: Not covered
    
    Score: 0/2
    
    Possible answers
    
    Basic: Restrict the use of biocides in the textile finishing processes (1 point)
    
    Advanced: Prohibit the use of biocides in the textile finishing processes (2 points)
  - Does the standard include criteria on the use of formaldehyde?
    Answer: No
    
    Degree of Obligation: Not covered
    
    Score: 0/1
    
    Possible answers
  - Does the standard include criteria on the use of nanomaterials?
    Answer: No Information available
    
    Degree of Obligation: Not covered
    
    Score: 0/1
    
    Possible answers
    
    Basic (0 points)
    
    Advanced: Prohibit the use of nanomaterials (1 point)
  - Does the standard include criteria on the use of flame retardants?
    Answer: No Information available
    
    Degree of Obligation: Not covered
    
    Score: 0/1
    
    Possible answers
    
    Basic (0 points)
    
    Advanced: Prohibit use (1 point)
  - Does the standard include criteria on biodegredability of substances?
    Answer: No
    
    Degree of Obligation: Not covered
    
    Score: 0/1
    
    Possible answers
  - Does the standard include criteria on H statements H400, H410, H411?
    Answer: No Information available
    
    Degree of Obligation: Not covered
    
    Score: 0/2
    
    Possible answers
    
    Basic: Include requirements for an ecological risk assessment of the substances in use OR the selection of substances for MRSL considers H statements (1 point)
    
    Advanced: Prohibit use of H statements except for the substance groups listed in the guidance (2 points)
  - Does the standard include criteria on testing the final product regarding residues of chemicals?
    Answer: No
    
    Degree of Obligation: Not covered
    
    Score: 0/1
    
    Possible answers
  - Does the scheme include criteria on hazardous chemicals, as referenced by (1) Stockholm convention, (2) WHO class 1A and B, (3) Rotterdam convention or on similar sector specific lists?
    Answer: No
    
    Degree of Obligation: Not covered
    
    Score: 0/1
    
    Possible answers
    Excerpt from standard:
    
    Under no circumstances can any blasting material used contain crystalline silica (i.e. the crystalline silica in the abrasive material should be less than 1 %). This should be stopped immediately (no phase out period allowed)
    
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  - Does the scheme include criteria on the use of materials containing dyes or pigments based on lead, copper, chromium, nickel, cadmium, cobalt and aluminium in the production phase?
    Answer: No
    
    Degree of Obligation: Not covered
    
    Score: 0/1
    
    Possible answers
  - Does the standard include criteria on azo dyes that may cleave aromatic amines which are harmful to human health in the production phase?
    Answer: No
    
    Degree of Obligation: Not covered
    
    Score: 0/1
    
    Possible answers
  - Does the standard include criteria on the use of chlorine gas, elemental chlorine, chloroorganic compounds as bleaching agent?
    Answer: No Information available
    
    Degree of Obligation: Not covered
    
    Score: 0/2
    
    Possible answers
    
    Basic: Restrict use (1 point)
    
    Advanced: Prohibit use (2 points)
  - Does the scheme include criteria on the use of mercury, cadmium, lead, chromiumVI and the ban on the manufacture, the use and treatment of mercury pursuant to the Minamata Convention?
    Answer: No
    
    Degree of Obligation: Not covered
    
    Score: 0/1
    
    Possible answers
- Handling of Chemicals
  
  0/4
  - Does the standard include criteria on storage and labelling of chemicals?
    Answer: No
    
    Degree of Obligation: Not covered
    
    Score: 0/1
    
    Possible answers
  - Does the standard include criteria on selective and targeted application of chemicals?
    Answer: No
    
    Degree of Obligation: Not covered
    
    Score: 0/1
    
    Possible answers
  - Does the standard include criteria on training on chemicals handling and exposure?
    Answer: No
    
    Degree of Obligation: Not covered
    
    Score: 0/1
    
    Possible answers
  - Does the standard include criteria on specific procedures/controls to deal with pollution incidents (to mitigate environmental impacts)?
    Answer: No
    
    Degree of Obligation: Not covered
    
    Score: 0/1
    
    Possible answers
Water

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- Water Use
  
  0/2
  - Does the standard include criteria on water consumption in the production phase?
    Answer: No Information available
    
    Degree of Obligation: Not covered
    
    Score: 0/2
    
    Possible answers
    
    Basic: Monitor volumes of water consumption over time (1 point)
    
    Advanced: Monitor water volumes & increase efficiency (2 points)
- Wastewater
  
  0/5
  - Does the standard include criteria on wastewater quality and wastewater treatment?
    Answer: No Information available
    
    Degree of Obligation: Not covered
    
    Score: 0/2
    
    Possible answers
    
    Basic: Treat wastewater (1 point)
    
    Advanced: Treat wastewater with parameters defined to ensure appropriate quality of wastewater (2 points)
  - Does the standard include criteria on wastewater volumes (per unit of production)?
    Answer: No
    
    Degree of Obligation: Not covered
    
    Score: 0/1
    
    Possible answers
  - Does the standard include threshold values on basic wastewater parameters?
    Answer: No Information available
    
    Degree of Obligation: Not covered
    
    Score: 0/1
    
    Possible answers
    
    Basic: The scheme refers to national legislation. (1 point)
    
    Advanced: The schemes requires threshold values on basic wastewater parametersfor different production steps. (1 point)
  - Does the standard include threshold values on advanced wastewater parameters?
    Answer: No
    
    Degree of Obligation: Not covered
    
    Score: 0/1
    
    Possible answers
Inputs

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- Fibres
  
  0/7
  - Does the standard include criteria on the production of natural fibres?
    Answer: No Information available
    
    Degree of Obligation: Not covered
    
    Score: 0/2
    
    Possible answers
    
    Basic: Fibres are randomly tested for agrochemical residues AND hazardous pesticides as described in the guidance are prohibited. (1 point)
    
    Advanced: At least 51% of fibres is organic or organic in conversion (non-organic natural fibres have to be tested for agrochemical residues). (2 points)
  - Does the standard include specific criteria for different types of synthetic fibres (including man-made cellulose fibres)?
    Answer: No Information available
    
    Degree of Obligation: Not covered
    
    Score: 0/1
    
    Possible answers
    
    Basic: Not applicable (for schemes containing less than 10% of synthetic fibres) (0 points)
    
    Advanced: Standard formulates specific criteria for sustainable production of synthetic fibres OR addresses sustainable sourcing of synthetic fibres. (1 point)
  - Does the standard include criteria on the usage of recycled material?
    Answer: No Information available
    
    Degree of Obligation: Not covered
    
    Score: 0/2
    
    Possible answers
    
    Basic: Use of recycled material in packaging (1 point)
    
    Advanced: Use of recycled material in product (2 points)
  - Does the standard include criteria on the use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs)?
    Answer: No Information available
    
    Degree of Obligation: Not covered
    
    Score: 0/2
    
    Possible answers
    
    Basic: Allow use with adequate controls to prohibit contamination (1 point)
    
    Advanced: Prohibit use (2 points)
Quality

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- Quality and Suitability
  
  0/2
  - Does the standard cover criteria on the quality of textiles?
    Answer: No Information available
    
    Degree of Obligation: Not covered
    
    Score: 0/2
    
    Possible answers
    
    Basic: Less than four aspects are tested textile (1 point)
    
    Advanced: All four aspects (fastness of rubbing/ perspiration/ light/ washing) are tested (2 points)
Energy & Climate

0/2
- Climate Change Mitigation
  
  0/2
  - Does the standard include criteria on energy consumption in the production phase?
    Answer: No Information available
    
    Degree of Obligation: Not covered
    
    Score: 0/2
    
    Possible answers
    
    Basic: Monitor energy consumption over time (1 point)
    
    Advanced: Reduce consumption, increase efficiency OR increase use of renewables (2 points)
Waste & Air Pollution

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- Waste Management
  
  0/9
  - Does the standard include criteria on volumes of waste?
    Answer: No Information available
    
    Degree of Obligation: Not covered
    
    Score: 0/1
    
    Possible answers
    
    Basic (0 points)
    
    Advanced: Reduction of volumes of waste (1 point)
  - Does the standard include criteria on toxicity of waste?
    Answer: No Information available
    
    Degree of Obligation: Not covered
    
    Score: 0/1
    
    Possible answers
    
    Basic (0 points)
    
    Advanced: Reduce and/or treat toxic waste (1 point)
  - Does the standard include criteria on reusing or recycling waste on-site?
    Answer: No
    
    Degree of Obligation: Not covered
    
    Score: 0/1
    
    Possible answers
  - Does the standard include criteria on waste management in the production phase?
    Answer: No
    
    Degree of Obligation: Not covered
    
    Score: 0/1
    
    Possible answers
  - Does the standard include criteria on waste segregation?
    Answer: No
    
    Degree of Obligation: Not covered
    
    Score: 0/1
    
    Possible answers
  - Does the standard include criteria on safe disposal of hazardous waste?
    Answer: No
    
    Degree of Obligation: Not covered
    
    Score: 0/1
    
    Possible answers
  - Does the standard include criteria on uncontrolled on-site waste burning?
    Answer: No Information available
    
    Degree of Obligation: Not covered
    
    Score: 0/1
    
    Possible answers
    
    Basic (0 points)
    
    Advanced: Prohibit waste burning (1 point)
  - Does the standard include criteria on uncontrolled waste landfilling?
    Answer: No Information available
    
    Degree of Obligation: Not covered
    
    Score: 0/1
    
    Possible answers
    
    Basic (0 points)
    
    Advanced: Prohibit waste landfilling (1 point)
  - Does the standard include criteria on handling or disposal of waste by third parties?
    Answer: No Information available
    
    Degree of Obligation: Not covered
    
    Score: 0/1
    
    Possible answers
    
    Basic (0 points)
    
    Advanced: Keep records on third party contractors (1 point)
- Air pollution (excl. GHG) & Immission
  
  0/3
  - Does the standard include criteria on air pollution?
    Answer: No Information available
    
    Degree of Obligation: Not covered
    
    Score: 0/2
    
    Possible answers
    
    Basic: Monitor emissions over time (for textiles at least in textile finishing) (1 point)
    
    Advanced: End-of-pipe technology (2 points)
  - For which production phase does the standard include criteria on air pollution?
    Answer: No Information available
    
    Degree of Obligation: Not covered
    
    Score: 0/1
    
    Possible answers
    
    Basic (0 points)
    
    Advanced: Restrictions on air pollution for some of the production steps (1 point)
Environmental Management

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- Environmental Management
  
  1/5
  - Does the standard include a general criterion on compliance with all relevant local, regional and national environmental laws and regulations?
    Answer: No
    
    Degree of Obligation: Not covered
    
    Score: 0/1
    
    Possible answers
  - Does the standard include criteria to ensure that relevant and up-to-date permits are held (such as water use rights or land use titles)?
    Answer: No
    
    Degree of Obligation: Immediately
    
    Score: 0/1
    
    Possible answers
    
    No (0 points)
    
    Yes (1 point)
    
    Not Applicable (0 points)
    Excerpt from standard:
    
    C1. General Proof of registration or factory licenses for operation, employment, etc. OHS Requirements tick list. Safety of the construction Fire service license and construction permits must be checked. Having these licenses does not guarantee that the building is safe, but auditors are not expected to be experts in construction engineering. However auditors should pay attention to any signals of construction failures coming from interviews, local stakeholders or visual checks. In areas prone to flooding, earthquakes or typhoons buildings may run the risk of collapse due to design and construction. If auditors are in doubt whether these facilities were properly built, with legal authorization, and if workers are at risk in their workplaces, they should add a requirement in the audit report calling for an additional audit on safety of the building by fire and/or construction experts.
    
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    Appendix C: Checklist for documents inspection C1. General Appendix D: Checklist for visual workplace inspection OHS Requirements tick list.
  - Does the standard include criteria on mitigating negative environmental impacts prior to production/operation?
    Answer: No
    
    Degree of Obligation: Not covered
    
    Score: 0/1
    
    Possible answers
  - Does the standard include criteria on assessing the environmental risks and impacts of production/operations prior to any significant intensification or expansion of business operations/cultivation and infrastructure?
    Answer: No
    
    Degree of Obligation: Not covered
    
    Score: 0/1
    
    Possible answers
  - Does the standard include criteria on stakeholder engagement to achieve environmental targets?
    Answer: Yes
    
    Degree of Obligation: Immediately
    
    Score: 1/1
    
    Possible answers
    Excerpt from standard:
    
    Consultation and involvement of stakeholders; Relevant stakeholders should be involved. It is a process that will be supported by Fair Wear and multi-stakeholder structures in place. In case of remediation the worker involved is consulted to reflect on the investigation and remediation process.

Socio-Economic 72%

Freedom of Association
Collective Bargaining
Labour Contracts
Workers Representation where Restricted by Law

From March 2025, the required level of ambition for this minimum criterion will increase from 'basic' to 'advanced'.
Forced labour
Debt bondage
Withholding Papers
Freedom of Movement
Minimum Age/ ILO 138
Age Verification
Worst forms of child labour/ ILO 182
Equal Remuneration/ ILO 100
Maternity Leave
Non-Discrimination
Business Legality
Legal Minimum Wage
Working Hours
Sub-Contractors
Harassment and abuse
ILO 155
Workplace Conditions

From March 2025, the required level of ambition for this minimum criterion will increase from 'basic' to 'advanced'.
Potable water
Improved Sanitation Facilities
Building and Construction Safety
Fire Preparedness
Emergency and Evacuation Safety

Company Responsibility

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- Does the standard require the implementation of measures that aim at generating equal economic opportunities for women and men?
  Answer: Yes
  
  Degree of Obligation: Immediately
  
  Score: 1/1
  Possible answers
  Excerpt from standard:
  
  Member brands support and facilitate initiatives and programmes that ensure workers and management are able to build an understanding of their rights, gender equality and gender-based violence and harassment as well as social dialogue and worker-management dialogue. Member brands should also facilitate the inclusion of women in these initiatives and programmes, especially if they cover topics that specifically or disproportionately affect women, or topics that impact gender equality.
- Does the standard include criteria on assessing the impacts of operations on human rights?
  Answer: No Information available
  
  Degree of Obligation: Not covered
  
  Score: 0/2
  Possible answers
  
  Basic: Human Rights Impact Assessment OR Social Impact Assessment (1 point)
  
  Advanced: Human Rights Impact Assessment AND Social Impact Assessment (2 points)
Labour Rights and Working Conditions

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- ILO Core Conventions
  
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  - Does the standard include criteria on freedom of association and the right to organize as described in ILO 87?
    Answer: Yes
    
    Degree of Obligation: Immediately
    
    Score: 1/2
    
    Possible answers
    Excerpt from standard:
    
    The right of all workers to form and join trade unions and bargain collectively shall be recognised. (ILO Conventions 87 and 98) The company shall, in those situations in which the right to freedom of association and collective bargaining are restricted under law, facilitate parallel means of independent and free association and bargaining for all workers. Workers’ representatives shall not be the subject of discrimination and shall have access to all workplaces necessary to carry out their representation functions. (ILO Convention 135 and Recommendation 143) FoA Policy: Freedom of association and collective bargaining are ‘enabling rights.’ When these rights are respected, they pave the way for garment workers and their employers to address and implement the other standards in Fair Wear’s Code of Labour practices. They are key rights that facilitate ownership and give the possibility to workers to express their voices and be heard, giving space for dialogue channels where problems can be addressed and parties share responsibility. Fair Wear considers a production location to be in compliance with this labour standard if trade union rights can be exercised in normal conditions with respect for basic human rights and in a climate free of violence, pressure, fear and threats of any kind, and if no signs of violations of the right to freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining are found. This means production locations must: - allow workers to join or form trade unions (confirmed by workers) - allow unions access to the factory or workers to share information - allow paid time and provide space for workers’ representatives to engage in union activities - not interfere with or try to influence any of the functions of the unions - not terminate contracts, punish, threaten, intimidate, or harass workers and workers’ representatives due to their union membership or their participation in union activities - be willing to bargain in good faith with a representative union - implement the collective bargaining agreement, where there is one - not interfere with the right to strike, in line with international standards - where one or more of these rights are restricted under national law, uphold international - standards as much as possible without violating national laws. Where national legislation makes adherence to international laws impossible, management must 1) make clear to workers that they will engage workers in collective dialogue, and 2) ensure that workers have the opportunity and choice to participate in such collective dialogue through some form of representative structure. Fair Wear Foundation requires member brands to ensure the above conditions are met in all their production locations. A brand is only in full compliance with the standard in Fair Wear’s Code of Labour Practice when freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining can be exercised in all facilities in a brand’s supply chain. Fair Wear member brands have an obligation to ensure that their practices do not interfere with the ability of workers to exercise their rights to freedom of association and collective bargaining and to pro-actively promote an enabling environment for these rights in their supply chain. Additionally, brands, with suppliers, must make remediation efforts when violations of these rights are found
    
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    2. Freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining
  - Does the standard include criteria on the right to collective bargaining, as laid down by ILO 98?
    Answer: Yes
    
    Degree of Obligation: Immediately
    
    Score: 1/1
    
    Possible answers
    Excerpt from standard:
    
    The right of all workers to form and join trade unions and bargain collectively shall be recognised. (ILO Conventions 87 and 98) The company shall, in those situations in which the right to freedom of association and collective bargaining are restricted under law, facilitate parallel means of independent and free association and bargaining for all workers. Workers’ representatives shall not be the subject of discrimination and shall have access to all workplaces necessary to carry out their representation functions. (ILO Convention 135 and Recommendation 143) FOA and CB Policy FoA Policy: Freedom of association and collective bargaining are ‘enabling rights.’ When these rights are respected, they pave the way for garment workers and their employers to address and implement the other standards in Fair Wear’s Code of Labour practices. They are key rights that facilitate ownership and give the possibility to workers to express their voices and be heard, giving space for dialogue channels where problems can be addressed and parties share responsibility. Fair Wear considers a production location to be in compliance with this labour standard if trade union rights can be exercised in normal conditions with respect for basic human rights and in a climate free of violence, pressure, fear and threats of any kind, and if no signs of violations of the right to freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining are found. This means production locations must: - allow workers to join or form trade unions (confirmed by workers) - allow unions access to the factory or workers to share information - allow paid time and provide space for workers’ representatives to engage in union activities - not interfere with or try to influence any of the functions of the unions - not terminate contracts, punish, threaten, intimidate, or harass workers and workers’ representatives due to their union membership or their participation in union activities - be willing to bargain in good faith with a representative union - implement the collective bargaining agreement, where there is one - not interfere with the right to strike, in line with international standards - where one or more of these rights are restricted under national law, uphold international - standards as much as possible without violating national laws. Where national legislation makes adherence to international laws impossible, management must 1) make clear to workers that they will engage workers in collective dialogue, and 2) ensure that workers have the opportunity and choice to participate in such collective dialogue through some form of representative structure. Fair Wear Foundation requires member brands to ensure the above conditions are met in all their production locations. A brand is only in full compliance with the standard in Fair Wear’s Code of Labour Practice when freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining can be exercised in all facilities in a brand’s supply chain. Fair Wear member brands have an obligation to ensure that their practices do not interfere with the ability of workers to exercise their rights to freedom of association and collective bargaining and to pro-actively promote an enabling environment for these rights in their supply chain. Additionally, brands, with suppliers, must make remediation efforts when violations of these rights are found
    
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    2. Freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining
  - Does the standard prohibit forced and compulsory labour as defined in ILO 29 and ILO 105?
    Answer: Yes
    
    Degree of Obligation: Immediately
    
    Score: 1/1
    
    Possible answers
    Excerpt from standard:
    
    There shall be no use of forced, including bonded or prison, labour. (ILO Conventions 29 and 105)
    
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    1. Employment is freely chosen
  - Does the standard include criteria on the prohibition of child labour as defined under ILO 138?
    Answer: Yes
    
    Degree of Obligation: Immediately
    
    Score: 1/1
    
    Possible answers
    Excerpt from standard:
    
    There shall be no use of child labour. The age for admission to employment shall not be less than the age of completion of compulsory schooling and, in any case, not less than 15 years.” (ILO Convention 138) “There shall be no forms of slavery or practices similar to slavery, such as the sale and trafficking of children, debt bondage and serfdom and forced or compulsory labour. […] Children [in the age of 15-18] shall not perform work which, by its nature or the circumstances in which it is carried out, is likely to harm their health, safety or morals.” (ILO Convention 182)
    
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    4. No exploitation of child labour
  - Does the standard cover requirements on the prevention of worst forms of child labour as defined under ILO 182?
    Answer: Yes
    
    Degree of Obligation: Immediately
    
    Score: 1/1
    
    Possible answers
    Excerpt from standard:
    
    There shall be no use of child labour. The age for admission to employment shall not be less than the age of completion of compulsory schooling and, in any case, not less than 15 years.” (ILO Convention 138) “There shall be no forms of slavery or practices similar to slavery, such as the sale and trafficking of children, debt bondage and serfdom and forced or compulsory labour. […] Children [in the age of 15-18] shall not perform work which, by its nature or the circumstances in which it is carried out, is likely to harm their health, safety or morals.” (ILO Convention 182)
    
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    4. No exploitation of child labour
  - Does the standard address the payment of equal wages as defined in ILO 100?
    Answer: Yes
    
    Degree of Obligation: Immediately
    
    Score: 1/1
    
    Possible answers
    Excerpt from standard:
    
    Recruitment, wage policy, admittance to training programmes, employee promotion policy, policies of employment termination, retirement, and any other aspect of the employment relationship shall be based on the principle of equal opportunities, regardless of race, colour, sex, religion, political affiliation, union membership, nationality, social origin, deficiencies or handicaps (ILO Conventions 100 and 111).
    
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    3. There is no discrimination in employment
  - Does the standard include criteria on the non-discrimination in the workplace, as defined in ILO 111?
    Answer: Yes
    
    Degree of Obligation: Immediately
    
    Score: 1/1
    
    Possible answers
    Excerpt from standard:
    
    Recruitment, wage policy, admittance to training programmes, employee promotion policy, policies of employment termination, retirement, and any other aspect of the employment relationship shall be based on the principle of equal opportunities, regardless of race, colour, sex, religion, political affiliation, union membership, nationality, social origin, deficiencies or handicaps (ILO Conventions 100 and 111).
    
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    3. There is no discrimination in employment
- Labour Rights
  
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  - Other Labour Rights
    
    5/5
    - Does the standard include criteria on the formation of workers representations where freedom of association is restricted by law?
      Answer: Advanced: Promote
      
      Degree of Obligation: Immediately
      
      Score: 2/2
      
      Possible answers
      
      Basic: Allow (1 point)
      
      Advanced: Promote (2 points)
      
      Excerpt from standard:
      
      The right of all workers to form and join trade unions and bargain collectively shall be recognised. (ILO Conventions 87 and 98) [COMPANY] shall, in those situations in which the right to freedom of association and collective bargaining are restricted under law, facilitate parallel means of independent and free association and bargaining for all workers. Workers' representatives shall not be the subject of discrimination and shall have access to all workplaces necessary to carry out their representation functions. (ILO Convention 135 and Recommendation 143) CAP:Management punishes, threatens, intimidates, harasses, terminates or does not renew workers' contracts due to their union membership or activities Management provides incentives to workers to keep them from joining a union or engaging in union activities Management does not comply with national law regarding financial or other required support of theunion -There are no democratically elected workers' representatives
      
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      6. The Fair Wear Code of Labour Practices
    - Does the standard include criteria on worker grievance mechanisms?
      Answer: Yes
      
      Degree of Obligation: Immediately
      
      Score: 1/1
      
      Possible answers
      
      Excerpt from standard:
      
      Participation in the complaints mechanism is a requirement of Fair Wear's membership.
      
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      p.4
    - Does the standard include requirements on setting up policies or procedures to manage basic labour rights in the workplace?
      Answer: Yes
      
      Degree of Obligation: Immediately
      
      Score: 1/1
      
      Possible answers
      
      Excerpt from standard:
      
      Fair Wear requires its member brands to review their own practices to avoid negative impact, conduct a risk assessment, do a prioritisation, and accordingly engage in prevention and improvement. This is called the risk-based supply chain improvement cycle. The key to successful Fair Wear membership is demonstrating progress over time, which is measured in how the Fair Wear Code of Labour Practices are being implemented during the yearly Brand Performance Check. Fair Wear member brand have to assess the facilitaties' compliance level in a risk assessment before selecting a new facility. Part of the risk assessment is completing a 'know your supplier' tool which includes questions/evidence on the factory's internal compliance management system. And Corrective Action Plan Template: For any non-compliance with the Fair Wear Code of Labour Practices, the Fair Wear auditor gives requirements and recommends steps for improvement, which are discussed with the management of the factory. The requirements and recommendations of the audit team form the basis of a Corrective Action Plan (CAP), which contains realistic steps for improvement within a clear time frame. In addition to the 8 labour standards, the CAP contains information on the factory's management system: ● The factory has not posted the FWF Code of Labour Practices in local language and the contact details of the local complaints handler at an easily accessible location for workers ● The factory has not informed the FWF member about subcontracting ● The factory has coached workers prior to the audit ● The factory has falsified documents in preparation for the audit ● The factory does not have a system to monitor its own working conditions and improve its compliance status ● Factory policies, procedures and regulations do not comply with laws and/or FWF Code of Labour Practices ● Disciplinary actions are not documented and/or not in accordance with factory's own rules ● Managers and supervisors do not follow the disciplinary procedures ● Management has not actively informed workers about the FWF Code of Labour Practices and/or relevant national or local legislation ● The factory's policies and procedures are not communicated to workers ● There is no internal grievance mechanism ● Internal grievance mechanisms have been established but are not functional ● There are no democratically elected workers' representatives ● Most workers are not aware of the FWF complaints mechanism and/or Code of Labour Practices
    - Does the standard include requirements to inform workers about their labour rights?
      Answer: Yes
      
      Degree of Obligation: Immediately
      
      Score: 1/1
      
      Possible answers
      
      Excerpt from standard:
      
      Most workers are not aware of the FWF complaints mechanism and/or Code of Labour Practices Management has not actively informed workers about the FWF Code of Labour Practices and/or relevant national or local legislation The factory's policies and procedures are not communicated to workers Health and safety training for workers is not provided or inadequate There is no appropriate training for worker representatives
  - Child Labour
    
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    - Does the standard require verification and documentation of age of (young) workers?
      Answer: Yes
      
      Degree of Obligation: Immediately
      
      Score: 1/1
      
      Possible answers
      
      Excerpt from standard:
      
      Juvenile workers are not registered and/or recorded as per law with the local labour bureau or equivalent The factory has no age verification system in place The age verification system is ineffective Evidence of individual’s age and identity is unavailable, incomplete, false, or not kept on personnel files The factory accepts photocopied identity documents from workers without checking originals
    - Does the standard require that assistance be provided to replaced child workers?
      Answer: Yes
      
      Degree of Obligation: Immediately
      
      Score: 1/1
      
      Possible answers
      
      Excerpt from standard:
      
      FWF requires that affiliated companies take action to ensure that child labour as described in FWF’s Code of Labour Practice does not occur in their supply chains. FWF requires all affiliates to implement the following steps: [...] 2. If/when child labour is found [...] • The employment relationship between the production facility and the child worker(s) must be formally terminated. The affiliate and supplier are obliged to compensate the child’s family for at least the legal minimum wage the child would have earned. These wages should be paid monthly (not as a lump sum) until the child has reached the minimum working age set out in the FWF Code of Labour Practices or, if it is higher, the legal minimum age for working. • Another acceptable compensatory measure is for the affiliate and the production site to find employment for another, older and unemployed family member who meets the legal requirements to work.
    - Does the standard include criteria on special treatment of young workers?
      Answer: Yes
      
      Degree of Obligation: Immediately
      
      Score: 1/1
      
      Possible answers
      
      Excerpt from standard:
      
      4. No exploitation of child labour There shall be no use of child labour. The age for admission to employment shall not be less than the age of completion of compulsory schooling and, in any case, not less than 15 years.” (ILO Convention 138) “There shall be no forms of slavery or practices similar to slavery, such as the sale and trafficking of children, debt bondage and serfdom and forced or compulsory labour. […] Children [in the age of 15-18] shall not perform work which, by its nature or the circumstances in which it is carried out, is likely to harm their health, safety or morals.” (ILO Convention 182) 8. Legally binding employment relationship Obligations to employees under labour or social security laws and regulations arising from the regular employment relationship shall not be avoided through the use of labour-only contracting arrangements, or through apprenticeship schemes where there is no real intent to impart skills or provide regular employment. Younger workers shall be given the opportunity to participate in education and training programmes.
      
      Referenzdokumente:
      
      4. No exploitation of child labour 8. Legally binding employment relationship
  - Wages and Benefits
    
    8/8
    - Does the standard require paying wages sufficient to meet basic needs of the worker and his or her family (living wage)?
      Answer: Yes
      
      Degree of Obligation: Immediately
      
      Score: 1/1
      
      Possible answers
      
      Excerpt from standard:
      
      Wages and benefits paid for a standard working week shall meet at least legal or industry minimum standards and always be sufficient to meet basic needs of workers and their families and to provide some discretionary income. (ILO Conventions 26 and 131) Deductions from wages for disciplinary measures shall not be permitted nor shall any deductions from wages not provided for by national law be permitted. Deductions shall never constitute an amount that will lead the employee to receive less than the minimum wage. Employees shall be adequately and clearly informed about the specifications of their wages including wage rates and pay period.
      
      Referenzdokumente:
      
      5. Payment of living wage
    - Does the standard require paying legal minimum wages?
      Answer: Yes
      
      Degree of Obligation: Immediately
      
      Score: 1/1
      
      Possible answers
      
      Excerpt from standard:
      
      Wages and benefits paid for a standard working week shall meet at least legal or industry minimum standards and always be sufficient to meet basic needs of workers and their families and to provide some discretionary income. (ILO Conventions 26 and 131) Deductions from wages for disciplinary measures shall not be permitted nor shall any deductions from wages not provided for by national law be permitted. Deductions shall never constitute an amount that will lead the employee to receive less than the minimum wage. Employees shall be adequately and clearly informed about the specifications of their wages including wage rates and pay period.
      
      Referenzdokumente:
      
      5. Payment of living wage
    - Does the standard require the provision of social benefits?
      Answer: Yes
      
      Degree of Obligation: Immediately
      
      Score: 1/1
      
      Possible answers
      
      Excerpt from standard:
      
      8. Legally binding employment relationship Obligations to employees under labour or social security laws and regulations arising from the regular employment relationship shall not be avoided through the use of labour-only contracting arrangements, or through apprenticeship schemes where there is no real intent to impart skills or provide regular employment. Younger workers shall be given the opportunity to participate in education and training programmes. Allowances, bonuses or benefits are not paid as legally required Workers are dismissed and rehired to avoid paying wages and benefits for permanent workers Contracts for juvenile workers are not signed by parent or legal guardian Not all workers, both on the premises and offsite, have a contract. Copies of contracts are not provided to workers Safety & health representatives or committee are not available Medical checks for workers are not provided or insufficient Management dismisses workers who are pregnant or on maternity leave or forces them to resign Management dismisses workers based on their health status Management changes the employment status, position, wages, benefits or seniority of workers during/after maternity leave Male workers are not granted paternity leave when legally required Despite a majority of female workforce, there is no record of workers receiving maternity benefits Workers are subject to harassment on the basis of disability, pregnancy etc.
    - Does the standard require compensating overtime?
      Answer: Advanced: Yes and overtime is paid at a rate of at least 125% of the regular income
      
      Degree of Obligation: Immediately
      
      Score: 2/2
      
      Possible answers
      
      Basic: Yes (1 point)
      
      Advanced: Yes and overtime is paid at a rate of at least 125% of the regular income (2 points)
      
      Excerpt from standard:
      
      Hours of work shall comply with applicable laws and industry standards. In any event, workers shall not on a regular basis be required to work in excess of 48 hours per week and shall be provided with at least one day off for every seven-day period. Overtime shall be voluntary, shall not exceed 12 hours per week, shall not be demanded on a regular basis and shall always be compensated at a premium rate. (ILO Convention 1)
      
      Referenzdokumente:
      
      6. Reasonable hours of work
    - Does the standard require paid leave?
      Answer: Advanced: two out of three (casual/sick/annual leave)
      
      Degree of Obligation: Immediately
      
      Score: 1/1
      
      Possible answers
      
      Basic (0 points)
      
      Advanced: two out of three (casual/sick/annual leave) (1 point)
      
      Excerpt from standard:
      
      Total working time per week are regularly above legal limit while not over 60 hours Total working time per week are regularly above 60 hours Total working time per week are occasionally above legal limit while not over 60 hours Total working time per week are occasionally above 60 hours Workers do not regularly receive 1 day off per 7 days of work. Occasionally workers do not receive 1 day off per 7 days of work. No clear policy on overtime practice Overtime policy is not communicated to workers Entitled leaves (such as annual, statutory) are not paid as legally required Required leaves are not provided to workers
    - Does the standard require wages being paid in a timely, regular and convenient manner understood by all employees?
      Answer: Advanced: Yes, all measures are in place
      
      Degree of Obligation: Immediately
      
      Score: 2/2
      
      Possible answers
      
      Basic: Yes, some measures are in place (1 point)
      
      Advanced: Yes, all measures are in place (2 points)
      
      Excerpt from standard:
      
      Payment of a living wage Wages and benefits paid for a standard working week shall meet at least legal or industry minimum standards and always be sufficient to meet basic needs of workers and their families and to provide some discretionary income. (ILO Conventions 26 and 131). Deductions from wages for disciplinary measures shall not be permitted nor shall any deductions from wages not provided for by national law be permitted. Deductions shall never constitute an amount that will lead the employee to receive less than the minimum wage. Employees shall be adequately and clearly informed about the specifications of their wages including wage rates and pay period. CAP Not all workers are paid at least legal minimum wages Workers do not understand how wages are calculated. Workers payslips/wage records do not correspond to actual hours worked. Wages could not be verified due to falsification of wage records Wages could not be verified due to inconsistent or incomplete records Workers are paid below living wage as estimated by local stakeholders Wages are paid later than legally required. Wages paid are below collective bargaining agreement (CBA) wage. Poor record keeping: inconsistencies between payroll records, payslips and other records Unauthorized deductions from wages Workers do not receive a payslip. Workers are not paid during work stoppages
      
      Referenzdokumente:
      
      Audit manual - Payment of a Living Wage p. 72
  - Gender
    
    2/3
    - Does the standard include criteria on having policies and/ or processes in place that prevent discrimination of women and men in the workplace?
      Answer: Yes
      
      Degree of Obligation: Immediately
      
      Score: 1/1
      
      Possible answers
      
      Excerpt from standard:
      
      Recruitment, wage policy, admittance to training programmes, employee promotion policy, policies of employment termination, retirement, and any other aspect of the employment relationship shall be based on the principle of equal opportunities, regardless of race, colour, sex, religion, political affiliation, union membership, nationality, social origin, deficiencies or handicaps (ILO Conventions 100 and 111). CAP: Race, caste, origin, religion, age,d isability, marital status, sexual orientation, union membership and/or political opinion are influencing factors in hiring, compensation, access to training, promotion, termination and/or Gender is an influencing factor in hiring, compensation, access to training, promotion, termination and/or Management conducts mandatory pregnancy screenings during the recruitment process and/or during employment Management dismisses workers who are pregnant or on maternity leave or forces them to resign Management conducts screenings on HIV/AIDS, HBV, HPV etc. during the recruitment process and/or during employment Management dismisses workers based on their health status Management changes the employment status, position, wages, benefits or seniority of workers during/after maternity leave No discrimination Male workers are not granted paternity leave when legally required Workers with disabilities who apply for work are not evaluated according to their ability to perform the job Despite a majority of female workforce, there is no record of workers receiving maternity benefits Workers are subject to harassment on the basis of disability, pregnancy etc. The percentage of women in supervisory and other higher-paid positions is low There is no grievance mechanism for harassment issues or is ineffective There is no formal performance review system of workers which increases the risk of discrimination
      
      Referenzdokumente:
      
      Gender Policy Statement
    - Does the standard include criteria on the right to maternity leave (as defined in ILO 183)?
      Answer: Basic: Partial compliance
      
      Degree of Obligation: Immediately
      
      Score: 1/2
      
      Possible answers
      
      Basic: Partial compliance (1 point)
      
      Advanced: Full compliance (2 points)
      
      Excerpt from standard:
      
      This means production locations should: Comply with legislation that addresses issues that relate to women, for example, maternity and childcare laws, including pay, record keeping, occupational health and safety requirements. This would include, for example, ensuring that pregnant workers are not exposed to dangerous working conditions, that they do not experience discrimination in the workplace, and that they are provided the legally allocated maternity leave and the ability to return to their job at the same level or higher, if they choose. Promote and facilitate childcare facilities for workers. Monitor if women workers are returning to work after maternity, and if the numbers are lower than average, investigate and address why. CAP Management dismisses workers who are pregnant or on maternity leave or forces them to resign Management dismisses workers based on their health status Management changes the employment status, position, wages, benefits or seniority of workers during/after maternity leave Male workers are not granted paternity leave when legally required Despite a majority of female workforce, there is no record of workers receiving maternity benefits Workers are subject to harassment on the basis of disability, pregnancy etc.
      
      Referenzdokumente:
      
      Gender Equality Policy
  - Voluntary Labour
    
    3/3
    - Does the scheme require that workers are not held in debt bondage or forced to work for an employer to pay off debt?
      Answer: Yes
      
      Degree of Obligation: Immediately
      
      Score: 1/1
      
      Possible answers
      
      Excerpt from standard:
      
      There shall be no use of forced, including bonded or prison, labour. (ILO Conventions 29 and 105)
      
      Referenzdokumente:
      
      1. Employment is freely chosen
    - Does the standard prohibit the withholding of workers' documents?
      Answer: Yes
      
      Degree of Obligation: Immediately
      
      Score: 1/1
      
      Possible answers
      
      Excerpt from standard:
      
      Management coerces workers to work or stay on the job through the withholding of wages, documents, threats, and etc
      
      Referenzdokumente:
      
      CAP Template
    - Does the standard include criteria on the freedom of movement of employees?
      Answer: Yes
      
      Degree of Obligation: Immediately
      
      Score: 1/1
      
      Possible answers
      
      Excerpt from standard:
      
      Employment is freely chosen. There shall be no use of forced, including bonded or prison, labour. (ILO Conventions 29 and 105) CAP: Workers are not allowed to leave the premises outside legal working hours Workers are not free to terminate their employment with reasonable notice or leave when their contracts expire The factory unreasonably delays paying its dues to workers when they decide to resign Workers are forced to work overtime under threat of penalty Factory management restricts worker movements The factory subcontracts work to a prison Workers who have debts with the factory cannot leave their job Workers are trafficked to work in the factory Factory management forces workers to work to discipline them or as punishment for participation in a strike Management coerces workers to work or stay on the job through the withholding of wages, documents, threats, and etc.
  - Non-Discrimination
    
    1/1
    - Does the standard include criteria on the non-discrimination of persons with disabilities?
      Answer: Yes
      
      Degree of Obligation: Immediately
      
      Score: 1/1
      
      Possible answers
      
      Excerpt from standard:
      
      Recruitment, wage policy, admittance to training programmes, employee promotion policy, policies of employment termination, retirement, and any other aspect of the employment relationship shall be based on the principle of equal opportunities, regardless of race, colour, sex, religion, political affiliation, union membership, nationality, social origin, deficiencies or handicaps (ILO Conventions 100 and 111).
      
      Referenzdokumente:
      
      3. There is no discrimination in employment
  - Working Hours
    
    2/2
    - Does the standard include criteria on working hours, rest days or overtime?
      Answer: Advanced: Standard requirements comply with ILO 1 requirements
      
      Degree of Obligation: Immediately
      
      Score: 2/2
      
      Possible answers
      
      Basic: Requirement to include criteria on working hours, rest days or overtime / voluntary extra work at least according to national law or industry specific minimum standards (1 point)
      
      Advanced: Standard requirements comply with ILO 1 requirements (2 points)
      
      Excerpt from standard:
      
      Hours of work shall comply with applicable laws and industry standards. In any event, workers shall not on a regular basis be required to work in excess of 48 hours per week and shall be provided with at least one day off for every seven-day period. Overtime shall be voluntary, shall not exceed 12 hours per week, shall not be demanded on a regular basis and shall always be compensated at a premium rate. (ILO Convention 1)
      
      Referenzdokumente:
      
      6. Reasonable hours of work
  - Scope of Labour Rights
    
    5/6
    - Do worker's rights and benefits set out by the standard apply to all forms of work?
      Answer: Yes
      
      Degree of Obligation: Immediately
      
      Score: 1/1
      
      Possible answers
      
      Excerpt from standard:
      
      Recruitment, wage policy, admittance to training programmes, employee promotion policy, policies of employment termination, retirement, and any other aspect of the employment relationship shall be based on the principle of equal opportunities, regardless of race, colour, sex, religion, political affiliation, union membership, nationality, social origin, deficiencies or handicaps (ILO Conventions 100 and 111). Corrective Action Plan: Copies of contracts are not provided to workers Not all workers, both on the premises and offsite, have a contract The content of employment contracts does not comply with legal requirements Contracts do not specify the terms and conditions of employment Workers do not understand the terms and conditions of employment Management does not cover all eligible workers under the social security scheme Social security is not paid as per law The use of probation and apprenticeship does not comply with legal requirements The factory uses an employment agency that does not meet local requirements as a labour provider Individual personnel files are incomplete Workers hired through employment agencies do not receive full legal and social security entitlements Workers are dismissed and rehired to avoid paying wages and benefits for permanent workers Workers are consistently employed on temporary contracts Workers are required to sign blank papers, resignation letters etc. Management fails to comply with requirements when dismissing workers (valid reasons, prior notice, termination payments, unused annual leave etc.) Management does not comply with legal requirements concerning sub-contracted workers, homeworkers and/or migrant workers
      
      Referenzdokumente:
      
      Audit manual - Legally binding emploment relationship p. 90
    - Do the standard's rights and benefits for workers also apply to sub-contracted labour?
      Answer: Yes
      
      Degree of Obligation: Immediately
      
      Score: 1/1
      
      Possible answers
      
      Excerpt from standard:
      
      Management does not comply with legal requirements concerning sub-contracted workers, homeworkers and/or migrant worker
      
      Referenzdokumente:
      
      Audit manual - Legally binding emploment relationship p. 90
    - Does the standard include criteria on the establishment of labour contracts compliant with national legal requirements?
      Answer: Yes
      
      Degree of Obligation: Immediately
      
      Score: 1/1
      
      Possible answers
      
      Excerpt from standard:
      
      Copies of contracts are not provided to workers Not all workers, both on the premises and offsite, have a contract The content of employment contracts does not comply with legal requirements Contracts do not specify the terms and conditions of employment Workers do not understand the terms and conditions of employment
      
      Referenzdokumente:
      
      Audit manual - Legally binding emploment relationship p. 90
    - Does the standard include criteria on contracts provided to workers in a language understandable to them?
      Answer: No
      
      Score: 0/1
      
      Possible answers
      
      Excerpt from standard:
      
      Workers do not understand the terms and conditions of employment
    - Does the standard require compliance with (at least) all ILO Core Conventions for different suppliers along the supply chain?
      Answer: Advanced: All tier 1 suppliers
      
      Degree of Obligation: Immediately
      
      Score: 2/2
      
      Possible answers
      
      Basic: Main tier 1 suppliers (1 point)
      
      Advanced: All tier 1 suppliers (2 points)
      
      Excerpt from standard:
      
      The Code of Labour Practices is based on the conventions of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and the Universal Declaration on Human Rights. In the text below, references are made to specific conventions. Where clarifications of ILO Conventions are required, FWF follows ILO Recommendations and existing jurisprudence.
- Health and Safety
  
  13/17
  - Occupational Health and Safety
    
    10/14
    - Does the standard prohibit harassment or abuse of workers?
      Answer: Yes
      
      Degree of Obligation: Immediately
      
      Score: 1/1
      
      Possible answers
      
      Excerpt from standard:
      
      7. Safe and healthy working conditions A safe and hygienic working environment shall be provided, and best occupational health and safety practice shall be promoted, bearing in mind the prevailing knowledge of the industry and of any specific hazards. Appropriate attention shall be paid to occupational hazards specific to this branch of the industry and assure that a safe and hygienic work environment is provided for. Effective regulations shall be implemented to prevent accidents and minimise health risks as much as possible (following ILO Convention 155). Physical abuse, threats of physical abuse, unusual punishments or discipline, sexual and other harassment, and intimidation by the employer is strictly prohibited.
      
      Referenzdokumente:
      
      7. Safe and healthy working conditions
    - Does the standard include criteria on occupational health and safety, as defined in ILO 155?
      Answer: Advanced: Full compliance with ILO 155
      
      Degree of Obligation: Immediately
      
      Score: 2/2
      
      Possible answers
      
      Basic: Partial compliance with ILO 155 (1 point)
      
      Advanced: Full compliance with ILO 155 (2 points)
      
      Excerpt from standard:
      
      A safe and hygienic working environment shall be provided, and best occupational health and safety practice shall be promoted, bearing in mind the prevailing knowledge of the industry and of any specific hazards. Appropriate attention shall be paid to occupational hazards specific to this branch of the industry and assure that a safe and hygienic work environment is provided for. Effective regulations shall be implemented to prevent accidents and minimise health risks as much as possible (following ILO Convention 155). Physical abuse, threats of physical abuse, unusual punishments or discipline, sexual and other harassment, and intimidation by the employer is strictly prohibited.
      
      Referenzdokumente:
      
      7. Safe and healthy working conditions
    - Does the standard include requirements on workplace conditions?
      Answer: Advanced: All requirements on proper workplace environment
      
      Degree of Obligation: Immediately
      
      Score: 2/2
      
      Possible answers
      
      Basic: At least four requirements on proper workplace environment (1 point)
      
      Advanced: All requirements on proper workplace environment (2 points)
      
      Excerpt from standard:
      
      Dust density is high Noise level exceeds maximum exposure limit Temperature of the environment is not appropriate Ventilation is insufficient or inadequate Overall lighting is insufficient or inadequate Workers are required to maintain awkward postures while performing work activities Workers in standing positions are not provided with anti-fatigue mat Workers in sitting positions are not provided chairs with back support
      
      Referenzdokumente:
      
      Page 96-97.
    - Does the standard require policies and procedures to manage health and safety in the workplace?
      Answer: Yes
      
      Degree of Obligation: Immediately
      
      Score: 1/1
      
      Possible answers
      
      Excerpt from standard:
      
      A safe and hygienic working environment shall be provided, and best occupational health and safety practice shall be promoted, bearing in mind the prevailing knowledge of the industry and of any specific hazards. Appropriate attention shall be paid to occupational hazards specific to this branch of the industry and assure that a safe and hygienic work environment is provided for. Effective regulations shall be implemented to prevent accidents and minimise health risks as much as possible (following ILO Convention 155). Physical abuse, threats of physical abuse, unusual punishments or discipline, sexual and other harassment, and intimidation by the employer is strictly prohibited.
      
      Referenzdokumente:
      
      7. Safe and healthy working conditions
    - Does the standard include criteria on the access to basic medical services for workers?
      Answer: Basic: Only treatment of acute work-related accidents/ illness
      
      Degree of Obligation: Immediately
      
      Score: 1/2
      
      Possible answers
      
      Basic: Only treatment of acute work-related accidents/ illness (1 point)
      
      Advanced: Work-related accidents plus preventative care (2 points)
      
      Excerpt from standard:
      
      Safety & health representatives or committee are not available Medical checks for workers are not provided or insufficient First aid personnel is not trained or insufficient First aid kit is missing or insufficient Medical room or medical facility is not available or inadequate Health and safety training for workers is not provided or inadequate
    - Does the standard require compensation payments/ covering of costs in case of work related accidents and injuries?
      Answer: No Information available
      
      Degree of Obligation: Not covered
      
      Score: 0/2
      
      Possible answers
      
      Basic: Partial coverage of costs (1 point)
      
      Advanced: Full coverage of costs (2 points)
    - Does the standard require that workers have access to safe drinking water?
      Answer: Yes
      
      Degree of Obligation: Immediately
      
      Score: 1/1
      
      Possible answers
      
      Excerpt from standard:
      
      Water or food containers are not labeled or not stored appropriately Clean drinking water is not available or not tested Health and safety certificate is missing or invalid
      
      Referenzdokumente:
      
      Page 98. OHS Requirements tick list.
    - Does the standard require access to clean and improved sanitation facilities?
      Answer: Yes
      
      Degree of Obligation: Immediately
      
      Score: 1/1
      
      Possible answers
      
      Excerpt from standard:
      
      Insufficient or inadequate toilets Toilet breaks are restricted Washing facilities or cleansing materials are missing or inadequate
      
      Referenzdokumente:
      
      Page 4. General work environment
    - Does the standard require training of workers on health and safety issues?
      Answer: Basic
      
      Degree of Obligation: Immediately
      
      Score: 0/1
      
      Possible answers
      
      Basic (0 points)
      
      Advanced: Systematic (1 point)
      
      Excerpt from standard:
      
      Health and safety training for workers is not provided or inadequate
    - Does the scheme require safe and appropriate housing for all workers?
      Answer: Yes
      
      Degree of Obligation: Immediately
      
      Score: 1/1
      
      Possible answers
      
      Excerpt from standard:
      
      Canteen food hygene certificate is invalid or insufficient Accommodation provided by the factory does not sufficient facilities to ensure safety and health of workers Accommodation provided by the factory is not separated from production areas Accommodation provided by the factory does not comply with minimum personal space requirements
  - Building and Fire Safety
    
    3/3
    - Does the standard include criteria on building safety?
      Answer: Yes
      
      Degree of Obligation: Immediately
      
      Score: 1/1
      
      Possible answers
      
      Excerpt from standard:
      
      Risk of electrical safety observed Electrical wiring is not adequately encased or secured Electrical Distribution board not covered Regular electrical safety inspections are not conducted or insufficient Building certificate is unavailable or invalid Risk of building safety is observed
    - Does the standard cover fire-preparedness?
      Answer: Yes
      
      Degree of Obligation: Immediately
      
      Score: 1/1
      
      Possible answers
      
      Excerpt from standard:
      
      Fire fighting equipment is insufficient not appropriately maintained Risk of electrical safety observed Electrical wiring is not adequately encased or secured Electrical Distribution board not covered Regular electrical safety inspections are not conducted or insufficient
      
      Referenzdokumente:
      
      Page 2. Fire & electrical safety
    - Does the standard include criteria on evacuation safety and emergency management plan?
      Answer: Advanced: An emergency management plan exists
      
      Degree of Obligation: Immediately
      
      Score: 1/1
      
      Possible answers
      
      Basic: Emergency and evacuation safety requirements exist (1 point)
      
      Advanced: An emergency management plan exists (1 point)
      
      Excerpt from standard:
      
      Fire alarm is insufficient or inadequate Fire evacuation route(s) are blocked, inadequate or not clearlly marked Evaluation plan is not available, incorrect or inappropriate Fire exit is insufficient or inappropriate Emergency lighting is missing, inadequet or malfunctioned Blocked aisles/exits preventing use Fire exit signage and maps - defective or missing
Business Practice and Ethical Issues

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- Economic Development and Fair Business Practice
  
  7/10
  - Economic Sustainability
    
    3/4
    - Does the standard include criteria on the provision of professional training for workers?
      Answer: Yes
      
      Degree of Obligation: Immediately
      
      Score: 1/1
      
      Possible answers
      
      Excerpt from standard:
      
      Recruitment, wage policy, admittance to training programmes, employee promotion policy, policies of employment termination, retirement, and any other aspect of the employment relationship shall be based on the principle of equal opportunities, regardless of race, colour, sex, religion, political affiliation, union membership, nationality, social origin, deficiencies or handicaps (ILO Conventions 100 and 111).
      
      Referenzdokumente:
      
      3. There is no discrimination in employment
    - Does the standard include criteria on business viability?
      Answer: No
      
      Degree of Obligation: Not covered
      
      Score: 0/1
      
      Possible answers
    - Does the standard include criteria on management plans for continuous improvement?
      Answer: Yes
      
      Degree of Obligation: Immediately
      
      Score: 1/1
      
      Possible answers
      
      Excerpt from standard:
      
      Fair Wear requires its member brands to review their own practices to avoid negative impact, conduct a risk assessment, do a prioritisation, and accordingly engage in prevention and improvement. This is called the risk-based supply chain improvement cycle. Members are expected to carry out the work through the below steps according to the requirements, while Fair Wear’s role is to guide them, support them, connect them with local stakeholders, and assess their performance.
    - Does the standard include criteria on improving productivity?
      Answer: Yes
      
      Degree of Obligation: Immediately
      
      Score: 1/1
      
      Possible answers
      
      Excerpt from standard:
      
      Workers expressed that they are facing unrealistic production demands According to factory management, the purchasing practices of the FWF member contribute to excessive overtime in the factory
  - Legality
    
    1/2
    - Does the standard include criteria on business legality?
      Answer: Yes
      
      Degree of Obligation: Immediately
      
      Score: 1/1
      
      Possible answers
      
      Excerpt from standard:
      
      Proof of registration or factory licenses for operation, employment, etc.
      
      Referenzdokumente:
      
      Audit Manual, p. 28, procedure for documents inspection
    - Does the standard include a requirement for compliance with relevant local, regional and national laws and regulations?
      Answer: No
      
      Score: 0/1
      
      Possible answers
  - Responsible Sourcing Practices
    
    3/4
    - Does the standard include criteria on fair prices or price premiums?
      Answer: No
      
      Degree of Obligation: Not covered
      
      Score: 0/1
      
      Possible answers
      
      No (0 points)
      
      Yes (1 point)
      
      Not Applicable (0 points)
    - Does the standard's rights and benefits for workers also apply to input suppliers?
      Answer: Yes
      
      Degree of Obligation: Immediately
      
      Score: 1/1
      
      Possible answers
      
      Excerpt from standard:
      
      The management system requirements that shall be met are: 1. Sourcing practices [...] 1.2. Working conditions and the willingness of suppliers to cooperate on improvements are important criteria in the selection of new suppliers and the continuation of business relationships
      
      Referenzdokumente:
      
      Management system requirements
    - Does the standard include criteria on reducing time pressure for suppliers?
      Answer: Yes
      
      Degree of Obligation: Immediately
      
      Score: 1/1
      
      Possible answers
      
      Excerpt from standard:
      
      The management system requirements that shall be met are: 1. Sourcing practices 1.3. Delivery times and the pricing policy do not lead to excessive overtime and contribute to a systematic approach towards a living wage for workers
      
      Referenzdokumente:
      
      Management system requirements
    - Does the standard include criteria for the production processes beyond primary production?
      Answer: Yes
      
      Degree of Obligation: Immediately
      
      Score: 1/1
      
      Possible answers
      
      Excerpt from standard:
      
      Fair Wear expects that companies adopt HRDD policies tailored to their operations and supply chain.
      
      Referenzdokumente:
      
      hrdd
- Corruption and Bribery
  
  0/3
  - Does the standard include criteria on the prevention of corruption and bribery?
    Answer: No Information available
    
    Degree of Obligation: Not covered
    
    Score: 0/1
    
    Possible answers
    
    Basic: Corruption and bribery is prohibited (1 point)
    
    Advanced (0 points)
    Excerpt from standard:
    
    FWF engages with stakeholders in production countries that are professional, independent and not corrupt.
    
    Referenzdokumente:
    
    Page 5
  - Does the standard include criteria on conducting a due diligence assessment of business partners, including subsidiaries and contractors?
    Answer: No
    
    Degree of Obligation: Not covered
    
    Score: 0/1
    
    Possible answers
  - Does the standard include criteria on training workers in positions of responsibility workers on issues of corruption and bribery?
    Answer: No
    
    Degree of Obligation: Not covered
    
    Score: 0/1
    
    Possible answers
Social & Cultural Rights and Community Engagement

0/7
- Local Economic Development
  
  0/4
  - Does the standard include criteria relating to a preference to purchase local materials, goods, products and services?
    Answer: No
    
    Degree of Obligation: Not covered
    
    Score: 0/1
    
    Possible answers
    Excerpt from standard:
    
    Effective regulations shall be implemented to prevent accidents and minimise health risks as much as possible (following ILO Convention 155).(ILO 155, Article 16.1: Employers shall be required to ensure that, so far as is reasonably practicable, the workplaces, machinery, equipment and processes under their control are safe and without risk to health.)
    
    Referenzdokumente:
    
    webpage
  - Does the standard include criteria relating to hiring workers from local communities?
    Answer: No
    
    Degree of Obligation: Not covered
    
    Score: 0/1
    
    Possible answers
  - Does the standard include criteria on investment in community development beyond the business' operations?
    Answer: No
    
    Degree of Obligation: Not covered
    
    Score: 0/1
    
    Possible answers
  - Does the standard include criteria on not adversely affecting local communities and neighboring small producers access to livelihoods (especially land and water)?
    Answer: No
    
    Degree of Obligation: Not covered
    
    Score: 0/1
    
    Possible answers
- Community Rights
  
  0/3
  - Does the standard include criteria on dispute resolution mechanisms for affected communities?
    Answer: No Information available
    
    Degree of Obligation: Not covered
    
    Score: 0/2
    
    Possible answers
    
    Basic: The standard has to require a grievance mechanism for affected communities. (1 point)
    
    Advanced: The standard provides fair compensation for negative impacts of operations on local communities and individuals. (2 points)
  - Does the standard include criteria on the protection of local historical, archaeological, cultural, and spiritual properties and sites?
    Answer: No Information available
    
    Degree of Obligation: Not covered
    
    Score: 0/1
    
    Possible answers
    
    Basic (0 points)
    
    Advanced: Protect and do not impede access (1 point)

Which lifecycle phases are covered by the standard?

Raw materials extraction and production

Cultivation of natural fibers (e.g. cotton) and production of synthetic fibers (e.g. polyester)

Manufacturing

The production and further processing of yarns and fabrics into a finished garment involves many sub-steps (e.g. spinning, weaving and knitting, sewing, tailoring and finishing)

Transportation / distribution

The transport route from one production stage to the next as well as to the end consumer

Products use and consumption

Usage through the owner

End-of-life

Proper disposal of textiles or return of materials to the cycle (recycling)

Cred­i­bil­i­ty

En­vi­ron­ment

So­cio-E­co­nom­ic

Cred­i­bil­i­ty 67%

En­vi­ron­ment 2%

So­cio-E­co­nom­ic 72%

Which lifecycle phases are covered by the standard?

Raw materials extraction and production

Manufacturing

Transportation / distribution

Products use and consumption

End-of-life

Credibility

Environment

Socio-Economic

Credibility 67%

Environment 2%

Socio-Economic 72%