Assessment Color Rating System

评估颜色评级系统

Once all findings have been coded, an assessed facility is assigned to one of four color classifications based on its cumulative score. The classifications and corresponding required actions are as follows:

Red (Serious Non-Compliance)

 Score of 28 or higher

 Factories with non-egregious findings may be used on a short-term basis pending

resolution of findings as confirmed through a follow-up assessment

 Follow-up assessment is required; completion is recommended within six months

 Facilities with egregious findings (child labor, forced labor, physical abuse, working

conditions presenting an imminent injury risk) may be immediately de-authorized

Orange (Moderate Non-Compliance)

 Score between 8 and 27

 Facility may be used on a short-term basis pending resolution of findings, which

typically is confirmed through a follow-up assessment; in rare cases, self certification

may be acceptable in lieu of a follow-up assessment

Yellow (Minor Non-Compliance)

 Score between 1 and 7

 Facility may be used for production, with self-certification of corrective action within

60 days (self-certification is a letter from the supplier stating that all findings cited on

the Assessment Summary Report have taken place)

 A re-assessment will be conducted within approximately 3 years to confirm continued

compliance

Green (Fully Compliant)

 Score of 0

 A re-assessment will be conducted within 3 years to confirm continued compliance