RBA Validated Assessment Program
The Responsible Business Alliance Validated Assessment Program (VAP) is an industry-standard audit protocol for assessing labor, health and safety, environmental, ethics, and management systems performance in electronics and related supply chains. VAP assessments are conducted by RBA-recognised audit firms and result in a facility-level recognition status.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Identifier | https://untp.unece.org/registers/cvc/rba-vap |
| Short Name | VAP |
| Owner | Responsible Business Alliance — responsiblebusiness.org |
| Vocabulary URL | https://vocab.credentials.responsiblebusiness.org/vap |
| Documentation | https://www.responsiblebusiness.org/vap/about-vap/ |
| Industry Sector | Manufacture of computer, electronic, optical, and electrical equipment — ISIC 26, 27 |
| Geographic Scope | Global |
| Implementation Level | Level 2 — Scheme + criteria |
| License Type | ProprietaryDocument |
| Established Date | 2017-01-01 |
| Status | Pilot |
Profiles
- Full VAP Assessment
- Description: Full facility-level assessment covering labor, health and safety, environment, ethics, and management systems.
- Profile Versions:
- Profile Version ID: https://vocab.credentials.responsiblebusiness.org/vap/vap-full/8.0.2
- Version Label: 8.0.2
- Valid From: 2025-04-01
- Topics: https://vocabulary.uncefact.org/conformity-topics/human-equity-and-welfare, https://vocabulary.uncefact.org/conformity-topics/health-and-safety, https://vocabulary.uncefact.org/conformity-topics/ecological-resilience, https://vocabulary.uncefact.org/conformity-topics/ethical-governance, https://vocabulary.uncefact.org/conformity-topics/systemic-sustainability
- Criterion Count: 33
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