Inditex factory inspection is Inditex’s audit of suppliers.Inditex Group (INdustrias de DIseño TEXtil, S.A., referred to as INDITEX), is one of the world’s four largest fashion retail groups from Spain. (The other three are the U.S. casual fashion giant GAP, the Swedish fashion giant H&M, and the German affordable apparel chain giant C&A).
Inditex Group is the number one ranked in Spain. Inditex owns the ZARA, Pull and Bear, Massimo Dutti, Bershka, Stradivarius, Oysho, Zara Home, Uterque, and Zara Kids clothing brands, and ZARA is the most successful of them all, being considered one of the most researched brands in Europe. Therefore, Inditex Factory Inspection is the so-called ZARA Factory Inspection.
An Inditex audit is a comprehensive evaluation conducted by Inditex, one of the world’s top four fashion retail groups, to assess its suppliers. Known for its flagship brand Inditex ZARA, Alongside competitors like H&M Inditex, this Spanish giant sets high standards for social responsibility, labor rights, and environmental compliance.
The Inditex audit focuses on key areas such as employee wages, working hours, health and safety, and fire safety. Conducted by renowned agencies like SGS and ITS, the audit evaluates factories on 11 critical points, each scored to determine a final grade of A, B, C, or D. Factories must score at least 2 points in each category to pass.
Audit Results and Follow-Up
Inditex audits are unannounced, with a two-week notice period. Results are categorized as follows:
*A Grade: Re-audit in 24 months (may trigger an immediate recheck if fraud is suspected).
*B Grade: Re-audit in 18 months.
*C Grade: Re-audit in 12 months.
*D Grade: Non-compliant factories are given 6 months to improve. Repeated failures may lead to blacklisting.
At TopJewelry Ltd, we are proud of our commitment to ethical business practices. We hold an Inditex Audit Report, our rating is A .
If you require our latest audit report or more information, please feel free to contact us by email: sales@top-jewelry.cn or sales@top-jewelry.net.