INDITEX APPROVAL AND AUDIT
Inditex, one of the world´s largest fashion distributors, started its fashion adventure in a small workshop in 1963. The company, which has included many important companies to date, is one of the largest retail selling fashion group in the world. 8 brands it added to its structure; It can be listed as Zara, Pull & Bear, Massimo Dutti, Bershka, Stradivarius, Oysho, Zara Home and Uterqüe.
Inditex, one of the many fashion retailers in the world, sells in 202 markets with its online platform or over 7000 stores in 96 markets. All of the company´s suppliers and manufacturers must comply with the strict requirements set out in the Code of Conduct for Manufacturers and Suppliers, which has been the cornerstone of its commitment to sustainability since 2001. These rules set specific standards for responsible management that prioritize the protection of human rights and the recognition of international labor contracts. The corporate culture of INDITEX is generally based on respect for human and business rights. The rules established within this framework define the minimum standards of ethical and responsible behavior that must be met by the company´s manufacturers and suppliers.
INDITEX Certificate
Inditex Document, also known as Zara Inditex Document; The document or documents owned by the company that successfully completed the Inditex audits. This document or documents may consist of documents showing the results of the audit or documents provided by the audit firm. Inditex fashion community has 8 large companies. Companies that have successfully completed Inditex audits and received the necessary approval can produce for these 8 brands.
Inditex audit certification can be done directly by Inditex´s authorized persons or by third party companies.
INDITEX audits are established according to Occupational Safety Regulations like all other social compliance audits. The main headings of INDITEX´s code of conduct are as follows:
1. No forced employment
2.No child labor
3.No discrimination
4. Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining
5.No harsh or inhumane treatment
6. Safe and Hygienic working conditions
7. Regular wage payments
8. Regular working hours
9. Regular Employment
10. Traceability of production
11. Occupational Health and Safety of Products
12. Not compromising the principle of confidentiality of information
13. Creating environmental awareness.
Matters to be Considered in the INDITEX Certificate Inspection Process:
* Under no circumstances should a person or persons under the age of 16 be employed in the business,
* Foreign nationals who do not have a residence and work permit should not be employed,
* None of the personnel working in the enterprise should be paid less than the minimum wage,
* Under no circumstances should there be any SSI or tax debt in the business,
* The enterprise should not run any Inditex product to a facility that does not have Inditex approval for any process.
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