SEDEX, SMETA & GLOBALG.A.P. Consultancy in Saudi Arabia

Q: Who needs GLOBALG.A.P.?

Farmers, growers, producer groups and exporters of fruits, vegetables, crops, livestock and aquaculture, especially those supplying retailers and buyers that require GLOBALG.A.P. certification.

Q: How can suppliers prepare for a SMETA audit?

Register on SEDEX and complete the SAQ, review the ETI Base Code and local labour laws, keep HR and payroll records up to date, check health and safety conditions, brief staff and run an internal mock audit.

Q: Does GMC provide consultancy for GLOBALG.A.P. certification preparation?

Yes. GMC supports organizations with gap analysis, documentation, staff training, internal audit and guidance until the certification audit.

Consultancy support for social compliance, ethical sourcing, supplier audit preparation and agricultural assurance. We help Saudi manufacturers, suppliers and farms meet buyer and retailer requirements with confidence.

Our Social Compliance & Agricultural Assurance Services

Global Management Consultancy (GMC) is a leading ISO consultancy in Saudi Arabia, and we now also support businesses with ethical trade and farm assurance requirements. International buyers and retailers increasingly ask suppliers to show responsible labour practices, safe workplaces and well-managed farms.

We help you understand which requirements apply to your business, close documentation gaps through gap assessments, and prepare for independent audits. Our role is consultancy and preparation. Audits and certification are carried out by the relevant independent audit or certification bodies.

SEDEX Consultancy

SEDEX is an online platform where suppliers share ethical and responsible sourcing data with their customers. We help you set it up correctly and keep it accurate.

SEDEX membership and platform guidance
Supplier profile and self-assessment questionnaire (SAQ) support
Site and company data preparation
Ethical sourcing and policy documentation (labour, health and safety, business ethics)
Guidance on meeting customer ethical sourcing requirements

SMETA Audit Preparation

SMETA is a widely used social audit methodology. Many retailers and brands ask their suppliers for a SMETA audit. We prepare your site so the audit goes smoothly.

SMETA 2-Pillar (labour standards, health and safety) and 4-Pillar (adds business ethics and environment) requirements
Social compliance gap assessments
Workplace documentation: contracts, working hours, wages, worker records, policies
Health and safety and worker welfare checks
Corrective action plan (CAP) support
Audit readiness assistance and pre-audit review

GLOBALG.A.P. Consultancy

GLOBALG.A.P. is a farm assurance standard covering food safety, traceability, worker welfare and responsible farming. It is often required by retailers and export markets.

GLOBALG.A.P. requirements guidance (Integrated Farm Assurance)
Farm assurance gap assessments
Agricultural records and documentation support
Certification preparation and audit readiness

Industries We Serve

Manufacturing: factories supplying international brands and retailers
Agriculture & Farms: farms preparing for farm assurance and buyer requirements
Food Processing: processors with ethical trade and traceability requirements
Fresh Produce Exporters: exporters meeting retailer and market access requirements
Retail Suppliers: suppliers asked for SEDEX or SMETA by their customers

Our Consultancy Process

Initial consultation: we learn your customers’ requirements, your sites and your timeline.
Requirements review and gap assessment: we compare your current practices and records with the applicable requirements.
Documentation and implementation support: we help you build policies, records and corrective actions.
Audit preparation: we run a readiness check so your team is prepared for the independent audit.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between SEDEX and SMETA?

SEDEX is a not-for-profit online platform where suppliers store and share ethical and responsible sourcing data with their buyers. SMETA is the audit methodology used by SEDEX members to assess labour standards, health & safety, environment and business ethics. In short, SEDEX is the platform and SMETA is the audit. A supplier can complete one SMETA audit and share it with multiple customers through SEDEX.

Who needs GLOBALG.A.P.?

GLOBALG.A.P. is a farm assurance standard for good agricultural practices. It is needed by:

Farmers and growers of fruits, vegetables, crops, livestock and aquaculture
Producer groups and exporters supplying international markets
Suppliers to retailers and buyers that require GLOBALG.A.P. as a condition of sale

How can suppliers prepare for a SMETA audit?

Register on SEDEX and complete your Self-Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ)
Review the ETI Base Code and local labour laws
Keep policies, contracts, payroll, working-hour and training records up to date
Check fire safety, first aid, PPE and the overall workplace conditions
Brief management and workers, and run an internal mock audit to close gaps

Does GMC provide consultancy for GLOBALG.A.P. certification preparation?

Yes. GMC supports organizations through the full preparation process, including gap analysis, documentation, staff training, internal audit and guidance until the certification audit. Contact us for a free consultation.

Need Help With SEDEX, SMETA or GLOBALG.A.P.?

Contact GMC for consultancy and audit preparation support tailored to your business. Tell us your customer's requirements and audit deadline, and we will recommend the right next step.