Bell Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. (Bell) has announced the finalization of their 2020 Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit (SMETA) at the corporate headquarters. (ZS1013925).
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SMETA is conducted to understand labor and human relations conditions, such as the health and safety of workers. Through ethical trade auditing, Sedex focuses on three key areas, including Standards of Labor, Health and Safety, and Environment and Business Ethics. Customers and suppliers with access to the Sedex platform are able to view Bell’s full audit report, which has been added to the 40K+ SMETA audits uploaded to the platform annually.
Diego Darquea C., vice president of Global Flavor & Fragrance Quality, Compliance and Safety, stated, “As an active Sedex Corporate B member, Bell Flavors & Fragrances is committed to being a responsible business, sourcing with critical impacts in mind and improving ethical standards and working conditions within the supply chain. Having Sedex’s tools and services at our fingertips allows Bell to continually implement and improve sustainable business practices.
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