Suppliers
Factored Quality Certified
Becoming "FQ Certified" offers suppliers a competitive edge by signifying their commitment to stringent quality and ethical standards, enhancing reputation, and opening doors to new markets. FQ Certification mitigates production risk, streamlines processes, and fosters long-term partnerships with brands seeking reliable and ethical supply chain partners.
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Qualifications
Suppliers
Show commitment to quality and social ethics by displaying the FQ Certification. To submit your business for certification, please be prepared to complete and provide documentation on the checklist below:
Requirements
Supplier Audits
Must have completed below list of audits within the last 12 months:
- Factory Audit - Standard GMP Audit
- Ethical/Social Audit
- Environmental Audit
- Industry-Specific Audits
Industry-Specific Requirements
Suppliers may be required to complete additional audits depending on industry and product category. Please see below for a list of required audits by industry:
Cosmetics/Health and Beauty:
- Supplier Quality Audits
- ISO 22716 Good Manufacturing Practices Audits
- Good Manufacturing Practices Audits (GMP) Audits
- ISO 9001 Quality System Audits
- ISO 14001 Environmental Management System Audits
- ISO 45001 Management Systems of Occupational Health and Safety Audits
- FDA Accreditations (on site R&D/Labs)
Textile/Apparel Indsutry:
- ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems
- ISO 14001 Environmental Management System Audits
- ISO 45001 Management Systems of Occupation Health and Safety
- SA8000, WRAP, SMETA, BSCI Social Compliance Audits
Food and Beverage:
- SQF Certification (SQF)
- BRCGS Certification
- IFS Food Safety Certification
- FSSC 22000
- HACCP Certs (FOOD GMP)
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