Online course “SMETA v7 – Ethical Auditing of Responsible Commerce”

Requirements regarding ethical trade, labor rights, and sustainability are becoming increasingly stringent, especially from supermarkets and large customers . In this context, SMETA audits have become a key tool for demonstrating good practices in companies within the agri-food sector.

With the aim of supporting organizations in this challenge, the following online course is being launched:
“SMETA v7 – Ethical Auditing of Responsible Commerce” , currently included in the active training courses .

What does this training offer?

This course will enable students to:

• ✔ Comply with the requirements of SMETA v7 .
• ✔ Avoid non-conformities and problems in audits .
• ✔ Protect the company's reputation and maintain its competitiveness in increasingly demanding markets.

Course Objectives

The main objective is to provide students with fundamental knowledge of the principles, requirements, and methodology of SMETA v7 auditing , within the framework of:

• Ethical trade
• Labor rights
• Sustainability

All of this is in alignment with SEDEX standards .

Main contents

The training program includes, among others, the following modules:

• Introduction to SMETA and SEDEX
• Fundamental pillars in SMETA v7
• Key changes in SMETA v7
• Best practices and continuous improvement to pass audits with confidence

Addressed to

The course is specifically designed for:

• Quality Managers
• Field technicians
• Quality technicians
• Personnel with skills in the area of human resources
• Teams involved in the preparation and management of SMETA audits

Its design aims to ensure that work teams acquire the practical keys to the new requirements of the SMETA protocol , facilitating both prior preparation and proper performance during the audit .

For more information, registration or questions: Rocío Hernández Soler ( rocio@coexphal.es )