Verification ensures that you accurately complete all parts of the Higg FSLM - giving your self-assessment the credibility and accuracy required to share it publicly.
Verification of the FSLM or CAF assessment is conducted by a third-party SLCP-approved verifier. The Social and Labor Convergence Program (SLCP) is a multi-stakeholder initiative committed to improving working conditions in global supply chains. Click here to see the list of all active FSLM/CAF Verifying Bodies. The verifier is selected and hired to review a facility site. The verifier is the only person responsible for validating the accuracy of the assessment.
To prepare for and complete FSLM verification, follow the steps below:
- Facilities must first confirm the timing and terms of the verification directly with the verifying body (VB). Verification confirmation happens outside of the Worldly.org platform. Facilities must contact a verifying body (VB) to understand costs and availability. Click here to check all FSLM VBs. For the estimated price of the FSLM verification, click here. However, it is still best to check with the VB, as some prices vary.
- From the upper navigation bar, select Higg FSLM from the Assessments tab.
- On the FSLM Dashboard, click on Link SLCP Account. You need to do this to link the assessment to your SLCP account. More details on the SLCP here.
- On the side pop-out window, enter in the SLCP Facility ID associated with this assessment and select Link.
- Click Link again.
- Once the account is linked to the SLCP Facility ID, click on Select Verifying Body on the FSLM Dashboard. The SLCP Facility ID is linked once you see it in the black navigation bar.
- Locate the VB name in the list and click Select.
- Next, click Yes. This means you have already contacted and confirmed the verification with this Verifier.
- Once you’ve selected the VB, you’ll be redirected to the FSLM Dashboard. The VB will receive a notification. Once they accept the request, they will assign a specific verifier to perform the verification. They will directly contact you for further instructions.
- You can see the VB name and the pending status of the request
- Under Contact, it will say Waiting for verifier assignment until the verifier point of contact has been assigned.
- Once the VB has accepted your request, the status will change to Accepted.
- Once the VB has assigned your verifier, the Contact will change to the name of the verifier.
- You can track the status of your verification progress from the loading bar.
- Once the verification and assessment have been submitted to VRC, the facility must review the verification. The facility can either Finalize + Post the verification, request edits of the verification, or dispute the verification.
For more information on the Higg FSLM Verification Program, click here.
SLCP Gateway Account:
If you do not have an SLCP account for this facility yet, register an account in the SLCP Gateway here. It is required to connect your account and assessment to the SLCP to ensure proper verification protocol and data quality.
Once your account is approved, you may check the SLCP ID and log into Worldly to link it to your facility account. If you have questions about the SLCP registration process, you may directly contact the SLCP team here.