What is the role of a Verifier Body (VB)? How can I become one?

A Verifier Body (VB) is an organization for which a Verifier works. The VB is responsible for:

1. Ensuring the quality and integrity of their Verifier's SLCP verification
2. Training Verifiers on SLCP, technical and social skills needed for verification, and integrity
3. Assigning Verifiers when a verification is requested by the facility

SLCP VB criteria are:

Criteria	Specifics
Organization type and experience	2nd party or 3rd party with minimal 3 years’ track record in auditing of social and labor conditions in textile, apparel or footwear facilities.
Geographical Location	Experience with social and labor auditing in SLCP roll-out country/region
Internal management system	Management system in place to select and monitor SLCP approved Verifiers, and assure quality of verification process including: Commitment to develop and enforce written policies and procedures on SLCP competence Commitment to develop and enforce written policies and procedures on training SLCP approved Verifiers Commitment to develop and enforce written policies and procedures on internal quality including rule to conduct an internal quality review of each Verification before it is finalized Commitment to develop and enforce written policies and procedures on calibration Commitment to require / provide documented integrity / ethics training to verifiers on a regular basis. Signed indemnification form for all SLCP approved Verifiers employed by Verifier Body

The Verification Oversight Organization (VOO) is responsible for the VB selection process. To start the Verifier Body (VB) application process, VBs must first sign the VB Terms of Use. Start the application process here. 

To access the list of SLCP approved Verifier Bodies, click here.