Sedex is a global NGO which provides the world’s largest collaborative platform for sharing responsible sourcing data on supply chains. The Sedex Stakeholder Forum (previously the Associated Auditor Group) brings together brings together leaders across the ethical trade and responsible sourcing industry to discuss the challenges they collectively face and solve those problems collaboratively.

This guidance provides information on how to spot signs of exploitation for auditors and audit readers. It includes a list of indicators of exploitation, based on operational practice, which can increase a person’s risk to human trafficking. It also highlights the importance of protecting potential victims, and advises auditors on how to capture evidence and document potential exploitation of workers. It is intended for use by auditing bodies, ethical sourcing initiatives and brands to help them understand the risks of forced labour, and enhance their existing auditing protocols.

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