0. Management Systems
CODE
0.1 Suppliers are expected to implement and maintain systems for delivering compliance to this Code.
0.2 Suppliers shall appoint a senior member of management who shall be responsible for compliance with
the Code.
0.3 Suppliers are expected to communicate this Code to all employees.
0.4 Suppliers should communicate this code to their own suppliers and, where reasonably practicable,
extend the principles of this Ethical Code through their supply chain.
Note: 0.4 Is for information only and is not a specific requirement of the code. Failure to communicate the code
to their own suppliers should be recorded as an observation not a non-compliance.
CURRENT SYSTEMS AND EVIDENCE EXAMINED
The auditor checks and reports on the processes used to manage labour standards at the site in this
area of 'Management Systems'.
Auditors examine policies and written procedures in conjunction with relevant managers, to understand and
record what systems, controls and processes are currently in place to manage the sites compliance to local,
national and international laws and standards as well as client requirements.
In this section the auditor also checks whether the site knows and is up to date with, relevant local law, the ETI
Base Code and the standards required e.g.
What resources does the site have to manage its labour force, is there a Human resources
department/responsible manager, this information should be recorded under this section.
Does the site track any indicators such as worker turnover rates, absenteeism, number of grievances
etc. Any available details can be recorded here as well as the appropriate areas of the audit report.
Whether they are up to date with the local law and how they stay up to date. What kind of relationship
do they have with the local labour office.
Do they do their own checks internally.
Who is responsible for the management of labour standards at the site and do they have the correct
level of authority to make improvements.
Are there any checks performed by local government and if so what are they and what were the results.
Is there any documentary evidence of these practices and if so what are they. The auditor should
record the details in this section.
Are there any certifications at the site, such as ISO 14000, ISO 9000 etc. These should be recorded here.
See below for more detailed information.