H& M factory inspection is the customer's own audit, basically inspecting human rights and quality. Quality is also known as GPQ. The difference between accessory factories and garment factories is that accessory factories need to continue to follow up, while garment factories do not. However, in special circumstances, there may be individual cases where continuous follow-up is required.
HM certification assessment includes two aspects: CSR and GPQ:
H& M Company's Production and Quality Control Manual
The full name of GPQ is Guideline for Production& Quality Control of Materials is an internal production and quality control manual developed by HM, aimed at reaching agreement with suppliers on mutually acceptable quality standards; GPQ is used as a guide for early detection and resolution of problems; GPQ specifies the minimum quality control requirements that are consistent with HM Company's rules, requirements, limitations, conditions, and standards.
H& M Company's Corporate Social Responsibility
The full name of CSR is Corporate Social Responsibility, which refers to the responsibility of a company to not only create profits and be accountable to shareholders, but also to stakeholders such as workers, consumers, the environment, and the community. Its core is to protect the legitimate rights and interests of workers, including non discrimination, non use of child labor, non use of forced labor, safe and healthy working environment and systems.
If the requirements outlined in these documents are not fulfilled or fulfilled, HM reserves the right to cancel the order or dispose of the original order. Any costs incurred due to failure to meet these regulations will be borne by the supplier. The legal proceedings arising from it shall be conducted in accordance with the legal procedures of the importing country.
H& Quality audit requirements for M factory inspection:
1. All relevant parts of the clothing must be recorded, including fabrics, accessories, packaging materials, hangers, etc.
2. Employees have received training related to their work.
3. Record the inspection results throughout the entire production process.
4. Stop production immediately after defects appear.
5. Identify the problem, find out the cause, and prevent the problem from happening again.
6. Discover problems in a timely manner before defects appear
H& M Factory Inspection Chemical Regulations: Prohibited chemicals cannot be used, otherwise the factory inspection will not pass directly. H& M factory inspection has strict regulations on chemicals, requiring clear indication of their chemical names and explanation of their chemical and physical properties.
H& M factory inspections are all conducted by H& M came to inspect the factory himself, known for cracking down on counterfeits, H& M factory inspection requires checking the real salary and attendance data, and there is no strict requirement for overtime. Even if the overtime is severe, continuous rectification will be given.
H& M factory inspection has H& M's own audit department mainly relies on surprise attacks, with a long window period, which is a very headache for the factory. H& M factory has strict regulations on chemicals, requiring clear indication of their chemical names. And explain the physical and chemical properties, such as flammability, explosiveness, adhesiveness, volatility, etc.
The factory is approved by H& The benefits of M factory inspection
(1) Establishing a management system that meets international requirements can gain international recognition and increase the ability to compete head-on with well-known brands.
(2) Establish stable cooperation with buyers and expand into new markets, laying a solid foundation for long-term development.
(3) Encourage consumers to establish positive emotions towards the product.
(4) Enhance management systems, improve relationships with employees, thereby increasing productivity and profits.
(5) Minimize potential business risks such as work-related injuries or even fatalities, legal action, or loss of orders.
(6) Developing new markets and customers: Socially responsible companies will stand out from competitors.
