Foodsure (A Brand Of Bins & Services)

Service Location	Pan India
Requirement Type	Corporate
Type Of Service Contract	One-Time
Type Of Service Provider	Consulting Firm
Type Of Industry Business	Smeta Audit
Duration	20 Days

Minimum order quantity: 1 Certificate

With consultancy experience with more than 5000 client, we are providing Sedex Certification Consultancy to our clients with our best experts.

Our Services take place in 3 Stages:

• 1.0 Facility verification & GAP Analysis
• 2.0 Audit Invitations
• 3.0 Audit Closure with CAPR Closures

Service Location	Pan India
Requirement Type	Corporate
Type Of Service Contract	One-Time
Type Of Service Provider	Consulting Firm
Location	Pan India
Duration	20 Days

Minimum order quantity: 1 Certificate

The Sedex audit process typically includes the following steps:

1. Registration: The supplier registers on the Sedex platform and creates a profile with information on their business practices and supply chain.

2. Audit Request: The buyer (the company that is requesting the audit) sends an audit request to the supplier through the Sedex platform. The request specifies the type of audit required (SMETA or SA8000) and the scope of the audit.

3. Audit Preparation: The supplier prepares for the audit by collecting and organizing relevant documents, such as policies, procedures, and records related to labor, health and safety, and environmental management.

4. On-Site or Remote Audit: The audit is conducted on-site or remotely by a Sedex-approved audit firm. The audit team interviews employees, reviews documents, and conducts site inspections to assess the supplier's compliance with ethical and responsible business practices.

5. Audit Report: The audit firm prepares a detailed report on the supplier's performance against the Sedex code of conduct. The report includes observations, findings, and recommendations for improvement.

6. Corrective Action Plan: The supplier develops a corrective action plan to address any non-compliances identified in the audit report. The plan includes timelines, responsibilities, and actions to be taken to address the non-compliances.

7. Follow-Up Audit: If required, a follow-up audit is conducted to verify that the supplier has implemented the corrective action plan and is in compliance with the Sedex code of conduct.

8. Sharing of Audit Results: The audit report and corrective action plan are shared among Sedex members, allowing companies to assess the risk of doing business with a particular supplier.

Sedex consultants can provide a range of services to suppliers, including:

1. Gap Analysis: A Sedex consultant can conduct a gap analysis to identify areas where a supplier's business practices do not comply with the Sedex code of conduct. The consultant can provide recommendations for improvement and help the supplier develop a corrective action plan.

2. Audit Preparation: A Sedex consultant can help a supplier prepare for a Sedex audit by providing guidance on document collection, organizing records, and preparing employees for interviews.

3. Audit Management: A Sedex consultant can manage the Sedex audit process on behalf of the supplier, ensuring that the audit runs smoothly and that the supplier's interests are protected.

4. Training and Capacity Building: A Sedex consultant can provide training to the supplier's employees on ethical and responsible business practices, helping them to understand the requirements of the Sedex code of conduct and how to implement best practices.

5. Continuous Improvement: A Sedex consultant can help the supplier develop a continuous improvement program, ensuring that the supplier maintains compliance with the Sedex code of conduct and continues to improve their business practices over time.

Service Location	PAN India
Requirement Type	manufacturing
Service Include	Consulting, Documentations & Audits
Type Of Service Contract	Retainer Based
Type Of Service Provider	Consulting Firm
Type Of Industry Business	Service Providing
Location	Pan India
Duration	15 Days
Service Type	Offline/Online

The Sedex audit process typically includes the following steps:

1. Registration: The supplier registers on the Sedex platform and creates a profile with information on their business practices and supply chain.

2. Audit Request: The buyer (the company that is requesting the audit) sends an audit request to the supplier through the Sedex platform. The request specifies the type of audit required (SMETA or SA8000) and the scope of the audit.

3. Audit Preparation: The supplier prepares for the audit by collecting and organizing relevant documents, such as policies, procedures, and records related to labor, health and safety, and environmental management.

4. On-Site or Remote Audit: The audit is conducted on-site or remotely by a Sedex-approved audit firm. The audit team interviews employees, reviews documents, and conducts site inspections to assess the supplier's compliance with ethical and responsible business practices.

5. Audit Report: The audit firm prepares a detailed report on the supplier's performance against the Sedex code of conduct. The report includes observations, findings, and recommendations for improvement.

6. Corrective Action Plan: The supplier develops a corrective action plan to address any non-compliances identified in the audit report. The plan includes timelines, responsibilities, and actions to be taken to address the non-compliances.

7. Follow-Up Audit: If required, a follow-up audit is conducted to verify that the supplier has implemented the corrective action plan and is in compliance with the Sedex code of conduct.

8. Sharing of Audit Results: The audit report and corrective action plan are shared among Sedex members, allowing companies to assess the risk of doing business with a particular supplier.

Sedex consultants can provide a range of services to suppliers, including:

1. Gap Analysis: A Sedex consultant can conduct a gap analysis to identify areas where a supplier's business practices do not comply with the Sedex code of conduct. The consultant can provide recommendations for improvement and help the supplier develop a corrective action plan.

2. Audit Preparation: A Sedex consultant can help a supplier prepare for a Sedex audit by providing guidance on document collection, organizing records, and preparing employees for interviews.

3. Audit Management: A Sedex consultant can manage the Sedex audit process on behalf of the supplier, ensuring that the audit runs smoothly and that the supplier's interests are protected.

4. Training and Capacity Building: A Sedex consultant can provide training to the supplier's employees on ethical and responsible business practices, helping them to understand the requirements of the Sedex code of conduct and how to implement best practices.

5. Continuous Improvement: A Sedex consultant can help the supplier develop a continuous improvement program, ensuring that the supplier maintains compliance with the Sedex code of conduct and continues to improve their business practices over time.

Mode of Report	Soft Copy
Type of Industry	For Manufacturing
Type of Certification	New Certification
Services offered	Consultancy
Training Courses (if applicable)	Internal Auditor Training
Document verification Mode	Online
Target Location	Pan India
Certifications Provided	Sedex
Document Required	Hard Copy

Minimum order quantity: 1 Year

The Sedex audit process typically includes the following steps:

1. Registration: The supplier registers on the Sedex platform and creates a profile with information on their business practices and supply chain.

2. Audit Request: The buyer (the company that is requesting the audit) sends an audit request to the supplier through the Sedex platform. The request specifies the type of audit required (SMETA or SA8000) and the scope of the audit.

3. Audit Preparation: The supplier prepares for the audit by collecting and organizing relevant documents, such as policies, procedures, and records related to labor, health and safety, and environmental management.

4. On-Site or Remote Audit: The audit is conducted on-site or remotely by a Sedex-approved audit firm. The audit team interviews employees, reviews documents, and conducts site inspections to assess the supplier's compliance with ethical and responsible business practices.

5. Audit Report: The audit firm prepares a detailed report on the supplier's performance against the Sedex code of conduct. The report includes observations, findings, and recommendations for improvement.

6. Corrective Action Plan: The supplier develops a corrective action plan to address any non-compliances identified in the audit report. The plan includes timelines, responsibilities, and actions to be taken to address the non-compliances.

7. Follow-Up Audit: If required, a follow-up audit is conducted to verify that the supplier has implemented the corrective action plan and is in compliance with the Sedex code of conduct.

8. Sharing of Audit Results: The audit report and corrective action plan are shared among Sedex members, allowing companies to assess the risk of doing business with a particular supplier.

Sedex consultants can provide a range of services to suppliers, including:

1. Gap Analysis: A Sedex consultant can conduct a gap analysis to identify areas where a supplier's business practices do not comply with the Sedex code of conduct. The consultant can provide recommendations for improvement and help the supplier develop a corrective action plan.

2. Audit Preparation: A Sedex consultant can help a supplier prepare for a Sedex audit by providing guidance on document collection, organizing records, and preparing employees for interviews.

3. Audit Management: A Sedex consultant can manage the Sedex audit process on behalf of the supplier, ensuring that the audit runs smoothly and that the supplier's interests are protected.

4. Training and Capacity Building: A Sedex consultant can provide training to the supplier's employees on ethical and responsible business practices, helping them to understand the requirements of the Sedex code of conduct and how to implement best practices.

5. Continuous Improvement: A Sedex consultant can help the supplier develop a continuous improvement program, ensuring that the supplier maintains compliance with the Sedex code of conduct and continues to improve their business practices over time.

Service Location

Pan India

Minimum order quantity: 1 Certificate

Sedex Audit for the Food Processing Sector

 

 

Participation :  In order to participate in the Sedex audit ,  the company must be a Sedex member .  This includes registering on the Sedex platform & paying a membership fee . 

 

Self-Assessment Survey :  After becoming a member ,  exporters are required to fill out a self-assessment survey called Sedex Self-Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ) .  SAQ covers many aspects of social & ethical compliance ,  such as labour standards ,  health & safety ,  environmental impact & business practices . 

 

Selection Audit :  Based on SAQ responses ,  Sedex uses a risk-based approach when selecting suppliers for audit .  Factors such as geography ,  industry & previous work experience can influence the selection process . 

 

Conducting an Audit :  When selected ,  vendors will be audited by an approved Sedex audit firm or an external third party auditor .  The audit firm will often contact the vendor to prepare the audit & provide information about the audit's resources ,  objectives ,  & needs . 

 

On-site audit :  The auditor visits the supplier's facility & performs an on-site audit .  Audits include reviewing documents ,  interviewing staff & management ,  & inspecting facilities to ensure compliance with social & ethical standards .  Auditors will focus on areas such as employment ,  health & safety ,  working hours ,  wages & more . 

 

Inspection Report :  Following the on-site inspection ,  the auditor will prepare an inspection report detailing findings ,  observations & recommendations .  The report is usually shared with the seller ,  & sometimes with the buyer who requested the inspection . 

 

Correction :  If any nonconformities or areas for improvement are identified during the audit ,  the supplier must develop & implement a corrective action plan to resolve these issues .  Sedex supports a continuous improvement approach where suppliers work to solve identified problems & improve their relationships & ethics . 

 

Post Investigation :  In some cases ,  especially if serious violations are identified during the initial investigation ,  a follow-up audit may be scheduled to provide verification that the seller has taken appropriate corrective action . 

 

Data Sharing :  Sedex allows merchants to share identification & other information about their customers or other Sedex members through the Platform .  This helps companies understand & evaluate the social & ethical behaviour of their suppliers .

Service Location

Pan India

Minimum order quantity: 1 Certificate

Sedex Audits for the Craft Sector

 

Membership :  To participate in a Sedex audit ,  a company must be a Sedex member .  This includes registering on the Sedex platform & paying a membership fee . 

 

Self-Assessment :  After becoming a member ,  exporters are required to fill out a self-assessment survey called the Sedex Self-Assessment Survey .  SAQ covers many aspects of social & ethical compliance ,  such as labour standards ,  health & safety ,  environmental impact & business practices . 

 

Selection Audit :  Based on SAQ responses ,  Sedex uses a risk-based approach when selecting suppliers for audit .  Factors such as geography ,  industry & previous work experience can influence the selection process . 

 

Conducting an Audit :  When selected ,  vendors will be audited by an approved Sedex audit firm or an external third party auditor .  The audit firm will frequently contact the vendor to prepare the audit & provide information about the audit's resources ,  objectives ,  & needs . 

 

On-site audit :  The auditor visits the supplier's facility & performs an on-site audit .  Audits include reviewing documents ,  interviewing staff & management ,  & inspecting facilities to ensure compliance with social & ethical standards .  Auditors will focus on areas such as operations ,  health & safety ,  working hours ,  compensation & management . 

 

Audit Report :  The auditor will prepare an audit report summarising the audit results ,  opinions & suggestions after the on-site examination .  The report is usually shared with the seller ,  & sometimes with the buyer who requested the inspection . 

 

Correction :  If any nonconformities or areas for improvement are identified during the audit ,  the supplier must develop & implement a corrective action plan to resolve these issues .  Sedex supports a continuous improvement approach where suppliers work to solve identified problems & improve their relationships & ethical values . 

 

Post Investigation :  In some cases ,  especially if serious violations are identified during the initial investigation ,  a follow-up audit may be scheduled to provide verification that the seller has taken appropriate corrective action . 

 

Data Sharing :  Sedex allows sellers to share identification information & other information about their customers or Sedex members through the platform .  This helps companies understand & evaluate the social & ethical behaviour of their suppliers .

Service Location

PAN India

Minimum order quantity: 01 Certificate

Sedex Audit for the Packaging Industry

 

Membership & Registration: Our company participates .  Sedex platform Sedex is in the membership & registration process .  Membership allows access to ethical information ,  collaboration with providers ,  & participation in reviews . 

 

 

 

Prepare for audits: Suppliers in the Sedex network are subject to regular social & ethical audits .  Vendors must prepare & obtain important information ,  policies & information regarding occupational ,  health & safety & environmental impacts prior to the audit . 

 

 

 

Selection of audit type: Sedex audit can be various ,  such as SMETA (Sedex Member Ethical Trade Audit) ,  SA8000 or other first ethics certificates .  The choice is often based on industry ,  region & specific requirements . 

 

 

 

Performance Review: The actual review is done by a third--party provider .  Auditors examine suppliers ,  processes & materials against ethical standards .  This may include employee interviews ,  written reviews ,  & on--site inspections . 

 

 

Approval: Once the review is completed ,  the provider sends a detailed report to Sedex .  The report includes findings regarding compliance with ethical standards ,  identified inconsistencies ,  & recommendations for improvement . 

 

 

Providing analytical data regarding Sedex: Analytical data & ethical data will be sent to the Sedex platform .  This information will be used by the seller's partners . 

 

 

Correction Plan: If there is no relationship during the audit ,  the seller must develop a correction plan .  The plan outlines the steps the seller will take to resolve & correct the identified problems . 

 

 

 

Continuous improvement: Sedex supports the ethics of continuous improvement .  Suppliers need to take action ,  update their policies & practices ,  & conduct periodic audits to ensure continued compliance . 

 

 

Cooperation: Sedex encourages cooperation between suppliers & customers .  Buyers can access evidence & ethical information on the platform to make informed decisions about purchasing from responsible & ethical sellers . 

 

 

Legal4sure is positioned as a Sedex audit consultant & can provide the following services:

 

 

 

Sedex audit preparation: assisting companies selling by providing information ,  rules & audit practices Sedex Prepare for your audit .  By reviewing fair & responsible business models . 

 

 

Training & awareness: Organize training to encourage company employees to understand the ethics & management policy of Sedex . 

 

 

Audit support: In addition to providing support during the Sedex audit ,  supporting the communication between the auditor & the company ,  providing the necessary information & supporting the efficient functioning of the audit process . 

 

 

Correction Planning: Helping companies develop & implement corrective actions & create action plans in case the Sedex audit has no impact . 

 

 

Continuous improvement: Provide companies with ideas for continuous improvement of ethics & corporate responsibility beyond the audit process .