Sri Lanka, March 31 -- Sri Lanka's apparel industry has long been held up as a leader in ethical manufacturing, and that reputation has been further validated by a strong endorsement from Avedis Seferian, President and CEO of Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production (WRAP).
In a recent discussion with the Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF), Seferian emphasized how independent certification has become central to building trust and credibility in global supply chains.
"Independent, third-party certification is no longer a 'nice to have' - it's a necessity," Seferian explained. "Brands can't afford to check their own homework anymore. They need verifiable proof that their partners are operating ethically and sustainably - and that's e...