Stricter rules for proving compliance with factory identification requirement
A copy of a manufacturing contract is required as proof for all factories on the CB certificate that are not listed on our factory list.
Reminder to book SAQ interview
Brand owners that have not yet booked a date for their 2022 SAQ interviews must prepare for the interview with an accepted verifier.
Time to submit annual proof of compliance with social criteria
Brand owners with products certified to TCO Certified, generation 9 must now take action to prove continued compliance with a number of social criteria.
It’s time to book your code of conduct review and SAQ interview
Brand owners must now book the annual code of conduct review and SAQ interview with an approved verifier.
Factories risk being removed from TCO Certified Accepted Factory List
Some factories risk being removed from our list of accepted factories. To prevent this, brand owners must check the audit status.
Factory independent audit due dates extended by 12 months
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, TCO Development has decided to extend audit due dates by 12 months
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to have a major impact on audit service providers’ possibility to conduct inspections. TCO Development has monitored the situation over the past 12 months in dialogue with local expert audit providers, brand owners and