Eurofins CPA Newsletter (March 2022)
Monthly Highlight
Your guide to the SMETA audit process
Have you booked or are looking to book your first SMETA audit but you’re still not entirely sure what it is or what the process is? Don’t worry, we have you covered!
Whether you are part of a retailer or brand’s supply chain and they have requested you have a SMETA audit conducted at your site or you simply wanted to understand the social standard performance within your organisation, here is what to expect from the SMETA audit process.
Editor's Picks
Introducing our QA-QC Programme for the apparel and garment industry
No matter the size of your business, ensuring the quality of your garments is a business-critical issue that can impact your bottom line.
With that in mind, the new QA-QC Programme developed by the Eurofins CPA network of companies is a highly cost-effective way to manage garment quality from point zero, especially if you need to expand production quickly, lack internal resources or run into quality issues.
Our QA/QC experts have crafted the programme to specifically cater to the needs of the apparel and garment industry, with 13 Modules to address your apparel production line assurance requirements and prevent failure at critical production stages.
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Read the Eurofins ESG Report 2021
At Eurofins, we practice what we preach and are dedicated to creating a more sustainable, inclusive workplace environment. Our Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) Report 2021 illustrates how our corporate governance continues to build on previous years’ success and our commitment to our corporate responsibility to protect the environment and ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion for all Eurofins companies.
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Talent needed – Quality Assurance/Integrity Senior Manager
We are looking for a seasoned Senior Manager to oversee the quality management system and governance, as well as integrity management system and governance for our inspection and audit activities.
Interested or know someone that could be a good fit? Find out more details and apply here.
Industry Happenings
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- The ILO claims Uzbekistan has succeeded in eradicating systemic forced labour and systemic child labour in its cotton sector
- The Dutch Agreement on Sustainable Garments and Textile (AGT) has published a guide to help companies prepare for forthcoming mandatory due diligence legislation proposed by the EU
- Plans to introduce a new extended producer responsibility (EPR) scheme in the UK have been delayed
- The International Labour Organization (ILO) has decided to establish a Commission of Inquiry into the decline of workers' rights in Myanmar
- EU Commission opens 8-week feedback period on its Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence directive