WRAP Auditors’ Handbook - 2021

Aug 30, 2026

WRAP Auditors’ Handbook provides auditors with the purpose, operating guidance, and accreditation expectations for conducting WRAP audits. It defines confidentiality requirements, conflict-of-interest considerations, and the rules for monitoring firm accreditation, auditor accreditation, and auditor rotation. The handbook details audit requirements, invoices, payments, badges, the certification management platform, document control, and step-by-step pre-audit and audit planning procedures. It also covers facility self-assessment, interview and record review requirements, and preparation of audit documentation and reports.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages92

Reading Time3 h 52 min

AccessFree to download

Purpose of the Auditor’s Handbook

Introduction to WRAP

Use of WRAP Logos

Confidentiality of Audit Documents

Conflict of Interest

Monitoring Firm Accreditation

Auditor Accreditation

Qualifications to be a WRAP Auditor

Qualifications to be a WRAP Lead Auditor

Criteria to Attend WRAP’s 5-Day Social Compliance Auditors Course

Additional Information on Auditor Accreditation

APSCA

Auditor Rotation

Audit Requirement

Invoices, Payments, and Badges

Certification Management Platform

If an Audit is Not Visible

Monitoring Firm Contacts and Communication Roles

Document Types

Report Submission

Extension Requests

CAPTCHA

Document Control

Facility Pre-Audit Self-Assessment Questionnaire

Man-Day, Interview, and Record Review Requirements

Copy of WRAP Principles

Opening and Closing Meeting Checklists

Documentation Guidance

Individual Worker Interview Questions

Group Interview Questions

Audit Summary and CAP Pages

Photo Template

Detailed Audit Report

Pre-Audit Check

Check Facility’s Payment

Check the Facility Address, Days of Operation, and Working Hours

Ensuring Audit Team’s Safety

Issue the Facility a Four-Week Audit Window

Review the Facility’s PASA

Create an Audit Plan

Audit Types

Initial Audit

Follow-Up Audit

Post Certification Assessment (PCA)

Alternative-to-Decertification Follow-Up Audit

WRAP Auditors’ Handbook © 2021 WRAP (Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production) All Rights Reserved. Contents Purpose of the Auditor’s Handbook ............................................................................................... 7 Introduction to WRAP .................................................................................................................... 8 Use of WRAP Logos ...................................................................................................................... 9 Confidentiality of Audit Documents............................................................................................. 10 Conflict of Interest ........................................................................................................................ 10 1. Monitoring Firm Accreditation ............................................................................................. 12 2. Auditor Accreditation ............................................................................................................ 12 2.1 Qualifications to be a WRAP Auditor................................................................................. 12 2.2 Qualifications to be a WRAP Lead Auditor........................................................................ 14 2.3 Criteria to Attend WRAP’s 5-Day Social Compliance Auditors Course............................ 14 2.4 Additional Information on Auditor Accreditation .............................................................. 15 3. APSCA .................................................................................................................................. 15 4. Auditor Rotation .................................................................................................................... 16 5. Audit Requirement ................................................................................................................ 16 6. Invoices, Payments, and Badges............................................................................................ 17 7. Certification Management Platform ...................................................................................... 18 7.1 If an Audit is Not Visible .................................................................................................... 18 7.2 Monitoring Firm Contacts and Communication Roles ....................................................... 18 7.3 Document Types ................................................................................................................. 18 7.4 Report Submission .............................................................................................................. 19 7.5 Extension Requests ............................................................................................................. 19 7.6 CAPTCHA .......................................................................................................................... 20 8. Document Control ................................................................................................................. 21 8.1 Facility Pre-Audit Self-Assessment Questionnaire............................................................. 21 8.2 Man-Day, Interview, and Record Review Requirements ................................................... 21 8.3 Copy of WRAP Principles .................................................................................................. 23 8.4 Opening and Closing Meeting Checklists ........................................................................... 23 8.5 Documentation Guidance .................................................................................................... 23 8.6 Individual Worker Interview Questions .............................................................................. 23 8.7 Group Interview Questions ...................................

FAQs

What accreditation and qualification requirements apply to WRAP auditors?

The handbook outlines qualifications for a WRAP auditor and a WRAP lead auditor, plus criteria to attend WRAP’s 5-day social compliance auditors course. It also includes additional information on auditor accreditation.

How does the handbook handle confidentiality and conflicts of interest?

It provides guidance on confidentiality of audit documents and addresses conflict of interest. These requirements shape how audits and communications should be conducted.

What steps are included in the pre-audit check before an audit begins?

It covers payment checks, confirming facility address and operating details, ensuring the audit team’s safety, issuing a four-week audit window, reviewing the facility’s PASA, and creating an audit plan.

Aug 30, 2026

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