amfori BSCI / SMETA audits
Factories have had a paid inspection of working conditions, a basic check that's useful but easy to fool.
How it counts towards a grade
- Supportive: it counts in its favour but isn't proof on its own
What it is
amfori BSCI and SMETA (from Sedex) are two widely used factory inspections. An auditor, paid by the brand or factory, visits and checks it against a list of rules on wages, hours, safety and workers' rights.
What it checks
- A factory visit by a paid auditor
- Checks against a list of rules on hours, safety and rights
What it doesn't
- Visits are often announced in advance, so problems can be hidden
- Wages are rarely checked properly
- It's a one-off check, not a certificate of good practice
Brands with amfori BSCI / SMETA audits in jewellery & watches: 5 brands
All87Clothing & footwear47Chocolate & cocoa1Electronics4Homewares, furniture & appliances30Jewellery & watches5
Daisy LondonNo living wage evidence · Jewellery & watchesRecycled silver and gold-plated jewelleryPublishes some details, but doesn't show its workers are paid and treated fairly.Lacks transparencyPartly verifiedPilgrimNo living wage evidence · Jewellery & watchesPlated fashion jewelleryPublishes some details, but doesn't show its workers are paid and treated fairly.Lacks transparencyPartly verifiedJenny BirdUntraced mined materials · Jewellery & watchesPlated statement fashion jewelleryPublishes some details, but doesn't show its workers are paid and treated fairly.Lacks transparencyPartly verifiedLovisaUntraced mined materials · Jewellery & watchesAffordable fashion jewellery chainPublishes some details, but doesn't show its workers are paid and treated fairly.Lacks transparencyPartly verifiedAccessorizeUntraced mined materials · Jewellery & watchesFashion jewellery, bags and accessoriesPublishes some details, but doesn't show its workers are paid and treated fairly.Lacks transparencyPartly verified