BRCGS Ethical Trade & Responsible Sourcing

The BRCGS Ethical Trade & Responsible Sourcing (ETRS) standard helps businesses demonstrate their commitment to fair labour practices, ethical sourcing, and social responsibility throughout the supply chain. Cotecna provides BRCGS ETRS audit and certification services to support organizations in meeting global buyer expectations and strengthening their reputation for responsible business.

What is BRCGS Ethical Trade & Responsible Sourcing?    

The BRCGS ETRS standard is designed to help companies identify, manage, and mitigate ethical risks in their supply chains. It covers key areas such as: 

  • Labor standards & worker welfare
  • Health & safety compliance
  • Business ethics & transparency
  • Supply chain risk management 

By gaining your BRCGS certification through Cotecna, your organization will demonstrate compliance with internationally recognized ethical trade principles, ensuring accountability and building trust with stakeholders.

 

Benefits of BRCGS ETRS Certification   

  • Gain global recognition and acceptance by leading retailers and brands worldwide.
  • Demonstrate supply chain transparency by showcasing ethical sourcing practices to buyers and consumers.
  • Improve risk mitigation by identifying and addressing social compliance risks proactively.
  • Gain market advantage by meeting buyer requirements for responsible sourcing.
  • Strengthen brand reputation, enhance trust, and credibility through verified ethical standards. 

 

How to Get BRCGS ETRS Certification with Cotecna   

Cotecna provides auditing and certification services for the BRCGS Ethical Trade & Responsible Sourcing standard (ETRS), helping organizations demonstrate their commitment to ethical practices and responsible sourcing across global supply chains. Achieving BRCGS ETRS certification validates your systems for managing labour standards, due diligence, and supplier transparency, enhancing brand reputation and building trust with stakeholders. 

Organizations seeking BRCGS ETRS certification must first complete the application and contractual agreement process. 

Once this is finalized, Cotecna will conduct a remote desktop review followed by an on-site audit to assess compliance with BRCGS ETRS requirements, including ethical trade policies, risk assessments, and supplier management systems.  

Upon successful completion, your organization will receive the BRCGS Ethical Trade & Responsible Sourcing certificate, which is valid for 12 months, recertification audits are conducted annually. To maintain compliance and meet buyer expectations, ongoing adherence to BRCGS ETRS standards and continuous improvement measures are required. 

 

Request a Certification

The following Cotecna locations and subsidiaries are accredited as certification bodies for BRCGS Ethical Trade & Responsible Sourcing: 

To request an audit, certification, or for more information on the certification process, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

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