RBA Authorized Third-Party Audit Firms-2025 Latest List

The Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Validated Assessment Program (VAP) is the leading standard for social compliance verification in the global electronics supply chain. RBA itself does not conduct assessments but sets the standards and authorizes independent third-party firms specially trained in the VAP protocol to perform these audits.

How the RBA Audit System Works

The RBA audit system operates through a network of approved third-party assessment firms that:

• Conduct thorough onsite assessments lasting 2-5 days
• Review documentation, interview management and employees, and perform visual site surveys
• Use local, native-speaking assessors trained to identify violations including forced labor
• Rate findings by severity (Priority, Major, or Minor)
• Develop corrective action plans (CAPs) for remediation

Audit Scope

RBA audits comprehensively evaluate:

• Labor Rights: Working hours, wages, freedom of association, non-discrimination
• Health & Safety: Workplace safety, emergency preparedness, industrial hygiene
• Environmental Protection: Environmental permits, pollution prevention, resource conservation