Our RBA service gives you a sound framework for monitoring the compliance and performance of your suppliers against the RBA Code of Conduct.
The RBA, formerly known as the EICC, was established in 2004 to promote a common code of conduct for the electronics and information and communications technology (ICT) industry. Today, the RBA and its Responsible Minerals, Labor and Factory Initiatives have more than 500 members worldwide in the electronics, retail, auto and toy sectors and their suppliers. The current RBA audit Code of Conduct, version 8.0, came into effect on January 1, 2024.
The RBA code of conduct sets out the standards required to ensure that:
The code of conduct provides clear and measurable benefits for factories in supply chains, including increased productivity and quality and reduced worker turnover, injuries and illnesses. It also enables companies to demonstrate their social responsibility towards society when bidding for international contracts or expanding locally to accommodate new business. The code of conduct has been widely adopted as the standard for social responsibility across the electronics, retail, auto and toy industries.
The RBA Code of Conduct is made up of five sections with 42 key principles:
SGS is one of the few auditing firms which is recognized by the RBA and authorized to use RBA audit toolkits with RBA qualified auditors. A successful audit from SGS, which follows the RBA Validated Audit Program, leads to the issue of an RBA official audit report. This in turn helps to reinforce commitment to the code of conduct throughout your supply chain.
Discover how RBA audit services from SGS can help you and your suppliers maintain compliance with the code.