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class="swipeNavLink cta ctaTertiary"> <span class="text"> Certification services </span> </a> </li> <li class="swipeNavListItem"> <a href="/en-us/smeta/resources/" class="swipeNavLink cta ctaTertiary"> <span class="text"> Resources </span> </a> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div><div class="textBlock col-6 spacingSmall canvas canvasWhite" id="Callout+intro"> <div class="wysiwyg" > <h2>World’s most widely used <strong>social audit</strong></h2> </div></div><div class="textBlock col-6 spacingSmall canvas canvasWhite" id="Intro"> <div class="wysiwyg" > <p style="text-align: justify;">Developed by Sedex, a global membership organization, SMETA audits are designed to help protect workers from unsafe conditions, being overworked, discrimination, low pay and forced labor. As the world’s most widely used social audit, SMETA identifies and prioritizes the risks using a two or four-pillar audit depending on your needs.</p> </div></div><div class="textBlock col-6 spacingSmall" id="intro-SMETA+2-pillar+audit%3a"> <div class="wysiwyg" > <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>SMETA 2-pillar audit:</strong></p> <p style="text-align: left;">1. Labor standards<br />2. Health and Safety</p> <p style="text-align: left;">A 2-pillar audit also looks at management systems, entitlement to work, subcontracting and homeworking and a shortened environmental assessment as additional elements.</p> </div></div><div class="textBlock col-6 spacingSmall" id="intr0-SMETA+4-pillar+audit%3a"> <div class="wysiwyg" > <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>SMETA 4-pillar audit:</strong></p> <p style="text-align: justify;">This is a full SMETA audit and includes the same modules as a 2-pillar audit with the addition of:</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">3. Environmental assessment (extended)<br />4. Business Ethics</p> </div></div><div class="textBlock col-12 spacingSmall canvas canvasWhite" id="Intro2"> <div class="wysiwyg" > <p style="text-align: justify;">Completing a SMETA audit not only supports transparency across your supply chain but can drive improved performance of all stakeholders through a comprehensive Corrective Action Plan.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Conducting over 25,000 social and environmental audits per year, LRQA has been a member of the Sedex Associate Auditor Group for more than twelve years. LRQA has been awarded the Sedex Responsible Business award – the only audit firm to receive the honour, the only company to have received the award twice.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> </div></div><div class="textBlock col-12 spacingSmall canvas canvasNavy" id="Our+services"> <div class="wysiwyg" > <h3 class="desktop-center" style="text-align: center;"><strong>Our Sedex SMETA and Responsible Sourcing Assessment services</strong></h3> <p class="desktop-center" style="text-align: left;">Benefits of a SMETA Audit:</p> <ul> <li style="text-align: left;">Prioritize the health and safety of your workforce</li> <li style="text-align: left;">Ensure a transparent supply chain from beginning to end</li> <li style="text-align: left;">Demonstrate a commitment to responsible sourcing to stakeholders</li> <li style="text-align: left;">Mitigate risk throughout your supply chain</li> </ul> </div></div><div class="textBlock col-6 canvas canvasNavy" id="Actionable+insight"> <div class="wysiwyg" > <h4 style="text-align: left;"><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/contentassets/12a0485b951a41859cc95f29a1e6e778/corrective-action-plan-management-png/" alt="Corrective action plan management png" width="90" height="90" /></h4> <h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Corrective Action Plan Management</strong></h4> <p class="desktop-center" style="text-align: center;">Our experts work with you to review improvements made through corrective actions, helping you to ensure continuous improvement and enhanced performance across your supply chain.</p> </div></div><div class="textBlock col-6 canvas canvasNavy" id="Corrective+Action+Plan+Management+%26+Training"> <div class="wysiwyg" > <h4><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/contentassets/c40ee40c49574bc88e45998e77a17ac2/training.png" alt="training png" width="100" height="54" /></h4> <h4 style="text-align: center;"><br />Training</h4> <p style="text-align: center;">Expand your knowledge within responsible sourcing with our range of courses via our EiQ Digital Learning library.</p> </div></div><div class="textBlock col-12 spacingSmall" id="Spacer+without+anchor-white"> <div class="wysiwyg" > </div></div><div class="textBlock col-12 spacingSmall canvas canvasNavy" id="Why+work+with+us"> <div class="wysiwyg" > <h3 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Why work with us</strong></h3> </div></div><div class="promoBlock themeMint promoBlockFrame col-3 canvas canvasNavy" id="Global+capability+promo"> <div class="container"> <div class="promoBlockWrap"> <div class="promoBlockWrapContent"> <h3 class="promoBlockHeading" > On-the-ground expertise </h3> <p class="promoBlockSummary" > <span class="promoBlockSummarySpacer"></span> We’re everywhere you are. With highly qualified auditors worldwide, we can provide a local service, including SMETA, with a globally consistent dedication to excellence. </p> </div> <div class="promoBlockImage" > <img src="/cdn-cgi/image/width=640,format=auto/siteassets/lrqa-shared-content/02-main-page-content/why-work-with-us/global-reach-local-insight----global-capability.jpg" srcset="/cdn-cgi/image/width=264,format=auto/siteassets/lrqa-shared-content/02-main-page-content/why-work-with-us/global-reach-local-insight----global-capability.jpg 264w,/cdn-cgi/image/width=304,format=auto/siteassets/lrqa-shared-content/02-main-page-content/why-work-with-us/global-reach-local-insight----global-capability.jpg 304w,/cdn-cgi/image/width=350,format=auto/siteassets/lrqa-shared-content/02-main-page-content/why-work-with-us/global-reach-local-insight----global-capability.jpg 350w,/cdn-cgi/image/width=415,format=auto/siteassets/lrqa-shared-content/02-main-page-content/why-work-with-us/global-reach-local-insight----global-capability.jpg 415w,/cdn-cgi/image/width=452,format=auto/siteassets/lrqa-shared-content/02-main-page-content/why-work-with-us/global-reach-local-insight----global-capability.jpg 452w,/cdn-cgi/image/width=528,format=auto/siteassets/lrqa-shared-content/02-main-page-content/why-work-with-us/global-reach-local-insight----global-capability.jpg 528w,/cdn-cgi/image/width=560,format=auto/siteassets/lrqa-shared-content/02-main-page-content/why-work-with-us/global-reach-local-insight----global-capability.jpg 560w,/cdn-cgi/image/width=608,format=auto/siteassets/lrqa-shared-content/02-main-page-content/why-work-with-us/global-reach-local-insight----global-capability.jpg 608w,/cdn-cgi/image/width=640,format=auto/siteassets/lrqa-shared-content/02-main-page-content/why-work-with-us/global-reach-local-insight----global-capability.jpg 640w,/cdn-cgi/image/width=700,format=auto/siteassets/lrqa-shared-content/02-main-page-content/why-work-with-us/global-reach-local-insight----global-capability.jpg 700w,/cdn-cgi/image/width=792,format=auto/siteassets/lrqa-shared-content/02-main-page-content/why-work-with-us/global-reach-local-insight----global-capability.jpg 792w,/cdn-cgi/image/width=830,format=auto/siteassets/lrqa-shared-content/02-main-page-content/why-work-with-us/global-reach-local-insight----global-capability.jpg 830w,/cdn-cgi/image/width=904,format=auto/siteassets/lrqa-shared-content/02-main-page-content/why-work-with-us/global-reach-local-insight----global-capability.jpg 904w,/cdn-cgi/image/width=912,format=auto/siteassets/lrqa-shared-content/02-main-page-content/why-work-with-us/global-reach-local-insight----global-capability.jpg 912w,/cdn-cgi/image/width=1050,format=auto/siteassets/lrqa-shared-content/02-main-page-content/why-work-with-us/global-reach-local-insight----global-capability.jpg 1050w,/cdn-cgi/image/width=1120,format=auto/siteassets/lrqa-shared-content/02-main-page-content/why-work-with-us/global-reach-local-insight----global-capability.jpg 1120w,/cdn-cgi/image/width=1245,format=auto/siteassets/lrqa-shared-content/02-main-page-content/why-work-with-us/global-reach-local-insight----global-capability.jpg 1245w,/cdn-cgi/image/width=1280,format=auto/siteassets/lrqa-shared-content/02-main-page-content/why-work-with-us/global-reach-local-insight----global-capability.jpg 1280w,/cdn-cgi/image/width=1356,format=auto/siteassets/lrqa-shared-content/02-main-page-content/why-work-with-us/global-reach-local-insight----global-capability.jpg 1356w,/cdn-cgi/image/width=1680,format=auto/siteassets/lrqa-shared-content/02-main-page-content/why-work-with-us/global-reach-local-insight----global-capability.jpg 1680w,/cdn-cgi/image/width=1920,format=auto/siteassets/lrqa-shared-content/02-main-page-content/why-work-with-us/global-reach-local-insight----global-capability.jpg 1920w" sizes="(min-width: 1440px) 640px, (min-width: 1280px) calc((100vw - 160px) / 2), (min-width: 1024px) calc((100vw - 120px) / 2), (min-width: 768px) calc((100vw - 80px) / 2), calc(100vw - 20px)" alt="LRQA auditors having a conversation with a client" loading="lazy" decoding="auto" fetchpriority="auto" class="promoBlockImageImg" width="1000" height="667" /> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="promoBlock themeMint promoBlockFrame col-3 canvas canvasNavy" id="Flexible+delivery+promo"> <div class="container"> <div class="promoBlockWrap"> <div class="promoBlockWrapContent"> <h3 class="promoBlockHeading" > Flexible delivery </h3> <p class="promoBlockSummary" > <span class="promoBlockSummarySpacer"></span> In many cases, our responsible sourcing services can be delivered on-site or remotely using safe and secure technology. By blending face-to-face and digital methodologies we create a service delivery model to best support your needs. </p> </div> <div class="promoBlockImage" > <img src="/cdn-cgi/image/width=640,format=auto/siteassets/lrqa-shared-content/02-main-page-content/why-work-with-us/flexible-delivery-02.jpg" srcset="/cdn-cgi/image/width=264,format=auto/siteassets/lrqa-shared-content/02-main-page-content/why-work-with-us/flexible-delivery-02.jpg 264w,/cdn-cgi/image/width=304,format=auto/siteassets/lrqa-shared-content/02-main-page-content/why-work-with-us/flexible-delivery-02.jpg 304w,/cdn-cgi/image/width=350,format=auto/siteassets/lrqa-shared-content/02-main-page-content/why-work-with-us/flexible-delivery-02.jpg 350w,/cdn-cgi/image/width=415,format=auto/siteassets/lrqa-shared-content/02-main-page-content/why-work-with-us/flexible-delivery-02.jpg 415w,/cdn-cgi/image/width=452,format=auto/siteassets/lrqa-shared-content/02-main-page-content/why-work-with-us/flexible-delivery-02.jpg 452w,/cdn-cgi/image/width=528,format=auto/siteassets/lrqa-shared-content/02-main-page-content/why-work-with-us/flexible-delivery-02.jpg 528w,/cdn-cgi/image/width=560,format=auto/siteassets/lrqa-shared-content/02-main-page-content/why-work-with-us/flexible-delivery-02.jpg 560w,/cdn-cgi/image/width=608,format=auto/siteassets/lrqa-shared-content/02-main-page-content/why-work-with-us/flexible-delivery-02.jpg 608w,/cdn-cgi/image/width=640,format=auto/siteassets/lrqa-shared-content/02-main-page-content/why-work-with-us/flexible-delivery-02.jpg 640w,/cdn-cgi/image/width=700,format=auto/siteassets/lrqa-shared-content/02-main-page-content/why-work-with-us/flexible-delivery-02.jpg 700w,/cdn-cgi/image/width=792,format=auto/siteassets/lrqa-shared-content/02-main-page-content/why-work-with-us/flexible-delivery-02.jpg 792w,/cdn-cgi/image/width=830,format=auto/siteassets/lrqa-shared-content/02-main-page-content/why-work-with-us/flexible-delivery-02.jpg 830w,/cdn-cgi/image/width=904,format=auto/siteassets/lrqa-shared-content/02-main-page-content/why-work-with-us/flexible-delivery-02.jpg 904w,/cdn-cgi/image/width=912,format=auto/siteassets/lrqa-shared-content/02-main-page-content/why-work-with-us/flexible-delivery-02.jpg 912w,/cdn-cgi/image/width=1050,format=auto/siteassets/lrqa-shared-content/02-main-page-content/why-work-with-us/flexible-delivery-02.jpg 1050w,/cdn-cgi/image/width=1120,format=auto/siteassets/lrqa-shared-content/02-main-page-content/why-work-with-us/flexible-delivery-02.jpg 1120w,/cdn-cgi/image/width=1245,format=auto/siteassets/lrqa-shared-content/02-main-page-content/why-work-with-us/flexible-delivery-02.jpg 1245w,/cdn-cgi/image/width=1280,format=auto/siteassets/lrqa-shared-content/02-main-page-content/why-work-with-us/flexible-delivery-02.jpg 1280w,/cdn-cgi/image/width=1356,format=auto/siteassets/lrqa-shared-content/02-main-page-content/why-work-with-us/flexible-delivery-02.jpg 1356w,/cdn-cgi/image/width=1680,format=auto/siteassets/lrqa-shared-content/02-main-page-content/why-work-with-us/flexible-delivery-02.jpg 1680w,/cdn-cgi/image/width=1920,format=auto/siteassets/lrqa-shared-content/02-main-page-content/why-work-with-us/flexible-delivery-02.jpg 1920w" sizes="(min-width: 1440px) 640px, (min-width: 1280px) calc((100vw - 160px) / 2), (min-width: 1024px) calc((100vw - 120px) / 2), (min-width: 768px) calc((100vw - 80px) / 2), calc(100vw - 20px)" alt="Group video call on a laptop" loading="lazy" decoding="auto" fetchpriority="auto" class="promoBlockImageImg" width="1000" height="667" /> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="promoBlock themeMint promoBlockFrame col-3 canvas canvasNavy" id="History+of+firsts+promo"> <div class="container"> <div class="promoBlockWrap"> <div class="promoBlockWrapContent"> <h3 class="promoBlockHeading" > History of firsts </h3> <p class="promoBlockSummary" > <span class="promoBlockSummarySpacer"></span> We were first to receive accreditation to deliver certification services for a range of quality, environmental, and health and safety standards across the globe. And we continue to be instrumental in developing a variety of specific standards including SMETA, across different sectors. </p> </div> <div class="promoBlockImage" > <img src="/cdn-cgi/image/width=640,format=auto/siteassets/lrqa-shared-content/02-main-page-content/why-work-with-us/a-history-of-firsts.jpg" srcset="/cdn-cgi/image/width=264,format=auto/siteassets/lrqa-shared-content/02-main-page-content/why-work-with-us/a-history-of-firsts.jpg 264w,/cdn-cgi/image/width=304,format=auto/siteassets/lrqa-shared-content/02-main-page-content/why-work-with-us/a-history-of-firsts.jpg 304w,/cdn-cgi/image/width=350,format=auto/siteassets/lrqa-shared-content/02-main-page-content/why-work-with-us/a-history-of-firsts.jpg 350w,/cdn-cgi/image/width=415,format=auto/siteassets/lrqa-shared-content/02-main-page-content/why-work-with-us/a-history-of-firsts.jpg 415w,/cdn-cgi/image/width=452,format=auto/siteassets/lrqa-shared-content/02-main-page-content/why-work-with-us/a-history-of-firsts.jpg 452w,/cdn-cgi/image/width=528,format=auto/siteassets/lrqa-shared-content/02-main-page-content/why-work-with-us/a-history-of-firsts.jpg 528w,/cdn-cgi/image/width=560,format=auto/siteassets/lrqa-shared-content/02-main-page-content/why-work-with-us/a-history-of-firsts.jpg 560w,/cdn-cgi/image/width=608,format=auto/siteassets/lrqa-shared-content/02-main-page-content/why-work-with-us/a-history-of-firsts.jpg 608w,/cdn-cgi/image/width=640,format=auto/siteassets/lrqa-shared-content/02-main-page-content/why-work-with-us/a-history-of-firsts.jpg 640w,/cdn-cgi/image/width=700,format=auto/siteassets/lrqa-shared-content/02-main-page-content/why-work-with-us/a-history-of-firsts.jpg 700w,/cdn-cgi/image/width=792,format=auto/siteassets/lrqa-shared-content/02-main-page-content/why-work-with-us/a-history-of-firsts.jpg 792w,/cdn-cgi/image/width=830,format=auto/siteassets/lrqa-shared-content/02-main-page-content/why-work-with-us/a-history-of-firsts.jpg 830w,/cdn-cgi/image/width=904,format=auto/siteassets/lrqa-shared-content/02-main-page-content/why-work-with-us/a-history-of-firsts.jpg 904w,/cdn-cgi/image/width=912,format=auto/siteassets/lrqa-shared-content/02-main-page-content/why-work-with-us/a-history-of-firsts.jpg 912w,/cdn-cgi/image/width=1050,format=auto/siteassets/lrqa-shared-content/02-main-page-content/why-work-with-us/a-history-of-firsts.jpg 1050w,/cdn-cgi/image/width=1120,format=auto/siteassets/lrqa-shared-content/02-main-page-content/why-work-with-us/a-history-of-firsts.jpg 1120w,/cdn-cgi/image/width=1245,format=auto/siteassets/lrqa-shared-content/02-main-page-content/why-work-with-us/a-history-of-firsts.jpg 1245w,/cdn-cgi/image/width=1280,format=auto/siteassets/lrqa-shared-content/02-main-page-content/why-work-with-us/a-history-of-firsts.jpg 1280w,/cdn-cgi/image/width=1356,format=auto/siteassets/lrqa-shared-content/02-main-page-content/why-work-with-us/a-history-of-firsts.jpg 1356w,/cdn-cgi/image/width=1680,format=auto/siteassets/lrqa-shared-content/02-main-page-content/why-work-with-us/a-history-of-firsts.jpg 1680w,/cdn-cgi/image/width=1920,format=auto/siteassets/lrqa-shared-content/02-main-page-content/why-work-with-us/a-history-of-firsts.jpg 1920w" sizes="(min-width: 1440px) 640px, (min-width: 1280px) calc((100vw - 160px) / 2), (min-width: 1024px) calc((100vw - 120px) / 2), (min-width: 768px) calc((100vw - 80px) / 2), calc(100vw - 20px)" alt="Group of people having a discussion in a meeting room" loading="lazy" decoding="auto" fetchpriority="auto" class="promoBlockImageImg" width="1000" height="667" /> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="promoBlock themeMint promoBlockFrame col-3 canvas canvasNavy" id="Sustainable+focus+promo"> <div class="container"> <div class="promoBlockWrap"> <div class="promoBlockWrapContent"> <h3 class="promoBlockHeading" > Sustainable focus </h3> <p class="promoBlockSummary" > <span class="promoBlockSummarySpacer"></span> With over 20,000+ audits carried out every year, including SMETA, we are one of the world’s largest ESG specialists. We have developed the world’s first end-to-end supply chain ESG due diligence platform, incorporating unique proprietary data that is verified from the ground up. </p> </div> <div class="promoBlockImage" > <img src="/cdn-cgi/image/width=640,format=auto/siteassets/lrqa-shared-content/02-main-page-content/why-work-with-us/sustainable-focus.jpg" srcset="/cdn-cgi/image/width=264,format=auto/siteassets/lrqa-shared-content/02-main-page-content/why-work-with-us/sustainable-focus.jpg 264w,/cdn-cgi/image/width=304,format=auto/siteassets/lrqa-shared-content/02-main-page-content/why-work-with-us/sustainable-focus.jpg 304w,/cdn-cgi/image/width=350,format=auto/siteassets/lrqa-shared-content/02-main-page-content/why-work-with-us/sustainable-focus.jpg 350w,/cdn-cgi/image/width=415,format=auto/siteassets/lrqa-shared-content/02-main-page-content/why-work-with-us/sustainable-focus.jpg 415w,/cdn-cgi/image/width=452,format=auto/siteassets/lrqa-shared-content/02-main-page-content/why-work-with-us/sustainable-focus.jpg 452w,/cdn-cgi/image/width=528,format=auto/siteassets/lrqa-shared-content/02-main-page-content/why-work-with-us/sustainable-focus.jpg 528w,/cdn-cgi/image/width=560,format=auto/siteassets/lrqa-shared-content/02-main-page-content/why-work-with-us/sustainable-focus.jpg 560w,/cdn-cgi/image/width=608,format=auto/siteassets/lrqa-shared-content/02-main-page-content/why-work-with-us/sustainable-focus.jpg 608w,/cdn-cgi/image/width=640,format=auto/siteassets/lrqa-shared-content/02-main-page-content/why-work-with-us/sustainable-focus.jpg 640w,/cdn-cgi/image/width=700,format=auto/siteassets/lrqa-shared-content/02-main-page-content/why-work-with-us/sustainable-focus.jpg 700w,/cdn-cgi/image/width=792,format=auto/siteassets/lrqa-shared-content/02-main-page-content/why-work-with-us/sustainable-focus.jpg 792w,/cdn-cgi/image/width=830,format=auto/siteassets/lrqa-shared-content/02-main-page-content/why-work-with-us/sustainable-focus.jpg 830w,/cdn-cgi/image/width=904,format=auto/siteassets/lrqa-shared-content/02-main-page-content/why-work-with-us/sustainable-focus.jpg 904w,/cdn-cgi/image/width=912,format=auto/siteassets/lrqa-shared-content/02-main-page-content/why-work-with-us/sustainable-focus.jpg 912w,/cdn-cgi/image/width=1050,format=auto/siteassets/lrqa-shared-content/02-main-page-content/why-work-with-us/sustainable-focus.jpg 1050w,/cdn-cgi/image/width=1120,format=auto/siteassets/lrqa-shared-content/02-main-page-content/why-work-with-us/sustainable-focus.jpg 1120w,/cdn-cgi/image/width=1245,format=auto/siteassets/lrqa-shared-content/02-main-page-content/why-work-with-us/sustainable-focus.jpg 1245w,/cdn-cgi/image/width=1280,format=auto/siteassets/lrqa-shared-content/02-main-page-content/why-work-with-us/sustainable-focus.jpg 1280w,/cdn-cgi/image/width=1356,format=auto/siteassets/lrqa-shared-content/02-main-page-content/why-work-with-us/sustainable-focus.jpg 1356w,/cdn-cgi/image/width=1680,format=auto/siteassets/lrqa-shared-content/02-main-page-content/why-work-with-us/sustainable-focus.jpg 1680w,/cdn-cgi/image/width=1920,format=auto/siteassets/lrqa-shared-content/02-main-page-content/why-work-with-us/sustainable-focus.jpg 1920w" sizes="(min-width: 1440px) 640px, (min-width: 1280px) calc((100vw - 160px) / 2), (min-width: 1024px) calc((100vw - 120px) / 2), (min-width: 768px) calc((100vw - 80px) / 2), calc(100vw - 20px)" alt="LRQA assessor at work" loading="lazy" decoding="auto" fetchpriority="auto" class="promoBlockImageImg" width="1000" height="667" /> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="textBlock col-12 spacingSmall" id="Transfer+%2b+Anchors"> <div class="wysiwyg" > <h4 style="text-align: center;"><a id="transfer-to-lrqa"></a>Would you like to transfer your Responsible Sourcing Assessment services to LRQA?</h4> <p style="text-align: center;">If you hold a valid certificate with another provider and you are considering making the move, transferring your responsible sourcing services to LRQA is simple. 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It means for certified... </h3> <div class="imageTextImgWrap"> <img src="/cdn-cgi/image/width=432,format=auto/contentassets/88def07c3a154eb4acf9f05b5f480e1c/gettyimages-2159850837.jpg" srcset="/cdn-cgi/image/width=210,format=auto/contentassets/88def07c3a154eb4acf9f05b5f480e1c/gettyimages-2159850837.jpg 210w,/cdn-cgi/image/width=280,format=auto/contentassets/88def07c3a154eb4acf9f05b5f480e1c/gettyimages-2159850837.jpg 280w,/cdn-cgi/image/width=324,format=auto/contentassets/88def07c3a154eb4acf9f05b5f480e1c/gettyimages-2159850837.jpg 324w,/cdn-cgi/image/width=335,format=auto/contentassets/88def07c3a154eb4acf9f05b5f480e1c/gettyimages-2159850837.jpg 335w,/cdn-cgi/image/width=420,format=auto/contentassets/88def07c3a154eb4acf9f05b5f480e1c/gettyimages-2159850837.jpg 420w,/cdn-cgi/image/width=432,format=auto/contentassets/88def07c3a154eb4acf9f05b5f480e1c/gettyimages-2159850837.jpg 432w,/cdn-cgi/image/width=526,format=auto/contentassets/88def07c3a154eb4acf9f05b5f480e1c/gettyimages-2159850837.jpg 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840w,/cdn-cgi/image/width=864,format=auto/contentassets/88def07c3a154eb4acf9f05b5f480e1c/gettyimages-2159850837.jpg 864w,/cdn-cgi/image/width=972,format=auto/contentassets/88def07c3a154eb4acf9f05b5f480e1c/gettyimages-2159850837.jpg 972w,/cdn-cgi/image/width=1005,format=auto/contentassets/88def07c3a154eb4acf9f05b5f480e1c/gettyimages-2159850837.jpg 1005w,/cdn-cgi/image/width=1052,format=auto/contentassets/88def07c3a154eb4acf9f05b5f480e1c/gettyimages-2159850837.jpg 1052w,/cdn-cgi/image/width=1052,format=auto/contentassets/88def07c3a154eb4acf9f05b5f480e1c/gettyimages-2159850837.jpg 1052w,/cdn-cgi/image/width=1164,format=auto/contentassets/88def07c3a154eb4acf9f05b5f480e1c/gettyimages-2159850837.jpg 1164w,/cdn-cgi/image/width=1212,format=auto/contentassets/88def07c3a154eb4acf9f05b5f480e1c/gettyimages-2159850837.jpg 1212w,/cdn-cgi/image/width=1296,format=auto/contentassets/88def07c3a154eb4acf9f05b5f480e1c/gettyimages-2159850837.jpg 1296w,/cdn-cgi/image/width=1578,format=auto/contentassets/88def07c3a154eb4acf9f05b5f480e1c/gettyimages-2159850837.jpg 1578w,/cdn-cgi/image/width=1818,format=auto/contentassets/88def07c3a154eb4acf9f05b5f480e1c/gettyimages-2159850837.jpg 1818w" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="auto" fetchpriority="auto" width="5272" height="3948" class="imageTextImg"> </div> <p class="promoBlockLabel imageTextLabel"> News </p> <p class="imageTextSummary"> The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) is set to launch its new ASC Farm Standard, with its release currently... </p> <a href="/en-us/latest-news/ascs-new-farm-standard-what-it-means-for-certified-organisations/" class="imageTextLink arrowLink arrowLinkBold"> </a> </div> </div> </li> <li> <div class="imageTextWrap themeMint"> <div class="imageText"> <h3 class="imageTextTitle"> LRQA Expands With Acquisition of EcoEngineers </h3> <div class="imageTextImgWrap"> <img src="/cdn-cgi/image/width=432,format=auto/globalassets/soybean-harvest-pouring-into-truck.jpg" srcset="/cdn-cgi/image/width=210,format=auto/globalassets/soybean-harvest-pouring-into-truck.jpg 210w,/cdn-cgi/image/width=280,format=auto/globalassets/soybean-harvest-pouring-into-truck.jpg 280w,/cdn-cgi/image/width=324,format=auto/globalassets/soybean-harvest-pouring-into-truck.jpg 324w,/cdn-cgi/image/width=335,format=auto/globalassets/soybean-harvest-pouring-into-truck.jpg 335w,/cdn-cgi/image/width=420,format=auto/globalassets/soybean-harvest-pouring-into-truck.jpg 420w,/cdn-cgi/image/width=432,format=auto/globalassets/soybean-harvest-pouring-into-truck.jpg 432w,/cdn-cgi/image/width=526,format=auto/globalassets/soybean-harvest-pouring-into-truck.jpg 526w,/cdn-cgi/image/width=560,format=auto/globalassets/soybean-harvest-pouring-into-truck.jpg 560w,/cdn-cgi/image/width=560,format=auto/globalassets/soybean-harvest-pouring-into-truck.jpg 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1052w,/cdn-cgi/image/width=1052,format=auto/globalassets/soybean-harvest-pouring-into-truck.jpg 1052w,/cdn-cgi/image/width=1164,format=auto/globalassets/soybean-harvest-pouring-into-truck.jpg 1164w,/cdn-cgi/image/width=1212,format=auto/globalassets/soybean-harvest-pouring-into-truck.jpg 1212w,/cdn-cgi/image/width=1296,format=auto/globalassets/soybean-harvest-pouring-into-truck.jpg 1296w,/cdn-cgi/image/width=1578,format=auto/globalassets/soybean-harvest-pouring-into-truck.jpg 1578w,/cdn-cgi/image/width=1818,format=auto/globalassets/soybean-harvest-pouring-into-truck.jpg 1818w" alt="" loading="lazy" decoding="auto" fetchpriority="auto" width="7120" height="4752" class="imageTextImg"> </div> <p class="promoBlockLabel imageTextLabel"> News </p> <p class="imageTextSummary"> LRQA has acquired EcoEngineers, a US-based consulting, auditing and advisory firm with an exclusive focus on the energy... </p> <a 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2880w,/cdn-cgi/image/width=3072,format=auto/globalassets/_shared-images/1920-x-0540-c07.02-article-attributes-article-hero-image/business-assurance/general/1920x540-starry-sky-brand.jpg 3072w,/cdn-cgi/image/width=3840,format=auto/globalassets/_shared-images/1920-x-0540-c07.02-article-attributes-article-hero-image/business-assurance/general/1920x540-starry-sky-brand.jpg 3840w,/cdn-cgi/image/width=4320,format=auto/globalassets/_shared-images/1920-x-0540-c07.02-article-attributes-article-hero-image/business-assurance/general/1920x540-starry-sky-brand.jpg 4320w,/cdn-cgi/image/width=5760,format=auto/globalassets/_shared-images/1920-x-0540-c07.02-article-attributes-article-hero-image/business-assurance/general/1920x540-starry-sky-brand.jpg 5760w" alt="Starry sky" loading="lazy" decoding="auto" fetchpriority="auto" width="1920" height="540" class="imageTextImg"> </div> <p class="promoBlockLabel imageTextLabel"> News </p> <p class="imageTextSummary"> LRQA has announced the appointment of Francis Yang as Executive Vice President, Greater China, reinforcing the strategic importance... </p> <a href="/en-us/latest-news/lrqa-appoints-executive-vice-president-for-greater-china-in-latest-addition-to-executive-leadership-team/" class="imageTextLink arrowLink arrowLinkBold"> </a> </div> </div> </li> <li> <div class="imageTextWrap themeMint"> <div class="imageText"> <h3 class="imageTextTitle"> LRQA acquires Core Business Solutions (CBS) </h3> <div class="imageTextImgWrap"> <img src="/cdn-cgi/image/width=432,format=auto/globalassets/core-business-solutions.png" srcset="/cdn-cgi/image/width=210,format=auto/globalassets/core-business-solutions.png 210w,/cdn-cgi/image/width=280,format=auto/globalassets/core-business-solutions.png 280w,/cdn-cgi/image/width=324,format=auto/globalassets/core-business-solutions.png 324w,/cdn-cgi/image/width=335,format=auto/globalassets/core-business-solutions.png 335w,/cdn-cgi/image/width=420,format=auto/globalassets/core-business-solutions.png 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(CBS), a US-based provider of advisory services and software for Quality... </p> <a href="/en-us/latest-news/lrqa-acquires-core-business-solutions-cbs-to-strengthen-digital-certification-services-and-support-for-smes/" class="imageTextLink arrowLink arrowLinkBold"> </a> </div> </div> </li> <li> <div class="imageTextWrap themeMint"> <div class="imageText"> <h3 class="imageTextTitle"> The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) registers draft update... </h3> <div class="imageTextImgWrap"> <img src="/cdn-cgi/image/width=432,format=auto/globalassets/_shared-images/1536-x-1536-c02.01-header-imagevideo-header-image-mobile/business-assurance/food/1536x1536-fields.jpg" srcset="/cdn-cgi/image/width=210,format=auto/globalassets/_shared-images/1536-x-1536-c02.01-header-imagevideo-header-image-mobile/business-assurance/food/1536x1536-fields.jpg 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