{"id":24387,"date":"2022-05-31T18:47:23","date_gmt":"2022-05-31T22:47:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wrapcompliance.org\/?page_id=24387"},"modified":"2026-04-20T12:01:55","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T16:01:55","slug":"certification","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wrapcompliance.org\/en\/certification\/","title":{"rendered":"Certification Explained"},"content":{"rendered":"

Certification Explained<\/h1>
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WRAP is the world\u2019s largest independent certification program focused on the apparel, footwear, and sewn products sectors.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>

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Achieving a WRAP certification is a collaborative approach, working with facilities to ensure they remain in compliance with our 12 Principles<\/a>. Facilities must be actively engaged, ensuring effective management systems are in place and demonstrating that they can and do fulfill their social compliance obligations.<\/p>\n\n

Certification depends upon the number of corrective actions required and the responsiveness of the facility to correct all non-compliances identified in the audit. WRAP certification will only be granted after all corrective actions have been implemented and verified.<\/p>\n\n

For more detailed information, please download the Facility Handbook<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The certification process<\/span><\/h2>\n\n
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Application<\/span><\/h2>\n\n

The first step of the certification process is to submit an application, at which point the facility selects a monitoring firm to conduct their audit and pays a registration fee. This form provides WRAP with an overview of the facility and formally initiates its involvement with our program.<\/p>\n\n

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Application fees<\/span><\/h3>\n\n

WRAP\u2019s registration fee had remained unchanged at US $1,195 for over ten years, as we strove hard to deliver value while keeping costs and fees low. As of January 1, 2024, we have instituted a new pricing structure which actually reduces the price for facilities with 200 workers or fewer (which represent 30 percent of the facilities in our program) and increases it for larger facilities.<\/p>\n\n

All facilities with 100 or fewer workers pay only $650 while facilities with a worker count between 101 and 200 pay $950. Facilities with 201 – 1,000 workers will be charged $1,350 and facilities with 1,001 workers or more will be charged $1,550. The figure below provides this information as a table. You can also find these details and additional information in the FAQ section of our website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n

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New facilities<\/span><\/h3>\n\n

Facilities applying for their first certification need to create an account to submit initial application and payment.<\/p>\n\n

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Renewals<\/span><\/h3>\n\n

Facilities that currently hold a WRAP certification will be contacted via email within 90 days of its expiration date with a reminder to renew and a link to their renewal application. The application will also become available on their Dashboard in our user platform and they may complete it anytime.<\/p>\n\n

Renewals are more streamlined than the original registration process, but each facility must still undergo a new audit to ensure continued compliance.<\/p>\n\n

All WRAP audits\u2014including those conducted for the purposes of a renewal\u2014take into account new, evolving, and prospective regulations. As such, prior certification does not ensure renewal. Every certificate we issue affirms that a facility has proven its operations are safe, humane, and sustainable in accordance with current international standards and local laws.<\/p>\n\n

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Pre-audit self-assessment (PASA)<\/span><\/h2>\n\n

The second step of the certification process is the pre-audit self-assessment (PASA). The PASA is completely optional, but facilities are encouraged to use it as a resource as they prepare for their upcoming audit. It includes sample questions that the monitoring firm will ask and guidance for compiling relevant documents, information, and resources. <\/p>\n\n

Facilities can download the PASA in English, Spanish, or Chinese here and upload the completed form to their user dashboard as soon as they submit their application. More information about the PASA can be found in the Facility Handbook<\/a> (Section 2 and Appendix 4).<\/p>\n\n

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The monitoring firm will conduct a full social compliance audit of the facility and upon completion, the monitor has 10 days to submit the audit report to WRAP. Our compliance staff will review the recommendations in the report and request revisions or additional information as needed. If the report concludes that the facility\u2019s social compliance standing is sufficient, it will be reviewed by WRAP staff and its independent review board. With their approval, the facility will be issued a WRAP certification.<\/p>\n\n

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If the report concludes that the facility\u2019s social compliance standing is insufficient, the facility will be provided with a list of corrective actions that must be taken. Following an additional inspection from the monitoring firm and final approval of the audit report from WRAP staff and its independent review board, the facility will be issued a WRAP certification.   <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Certification<\/span><\/h2>\n\n

WRAP certifications are valid for one year. The decision to certify a facility is based on the audit report\u2019s findings regarding the breadth and stability of the facility\u2019s social compliance program, as well as facility management\u2019s ostensible commitment to WRAP\u2019s 12 Principles.<\/p>\n\n

Please note that all WRAP-certified facilities are subject to random, unannounced post-certification assessments (PCAs) during their certification period.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Register a New Facility<\/span><\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Important forms and policies<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n
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Facility resources<\/span><\/use><\/svg><\/h3>\n\n
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Facility Handbook<\/span><\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Pre-audit self-assessments (PASA)<\/span><\/use><\/svg><\/h3>\n\n
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Decertification<\/span><\/use><\/svg><\/h3>\n\n

Facilities must fully comply with WRAP\u2019s 12 Principles<\/a> throughout their certification period, or they may be subject to decertification. A facility may be decertified due to:<\/p>\n\n