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Standards Map

Audit Fatigue / Standards

23 May 2022

2 minutes

The IAF and ITMF are collaborating with the International Trade Centre (ITC) to promote transparency and convergence in the conduct of the main standard holders, including brands and retailers and 3rd party standard holders, measuring to what extent they are contributing to the reduction of audit and standard fatigue.

6 Standards Show High Preparedness for Convergence: Study

Plans are on to have third party and brand/ retailer proprietary standards align across four key areas to help combat growing audit fatigue in the textile and footwear sector.

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