7 replies to this topic

[BAkermanjr]

I am in the process of getting all my paperwork updated for our initial SQF Audit, and I am running into a supplier that has NO 3rd party audit.  They have been a trusted supplier for over 15 years, making our corrugated boxes and dividers for the boxes. 

 

How do I handle the fact that they have no third party audit?

 

They are the only supplier I have run into with this issue

[Setanta]

You can audit then yourself. Take some notes from whatever GFSI you are using and ask permission to do a 2nd party audit of their facility.

Be prepared for some resistance, they may be a reason they don't have a 3rd party audit.

[foodmcc]

With our packaging suppliers, we have found it acceptable to keep a current letter of guarantee on file for the products they supply us.  But definitely, if you can audit them or visit them in person, that would be preferred.

[Scampi]

you should have a risk assessment as part of your supplier approvals

 

Given that they are secondary packaging only, the lack of a 3rd party certificate should not affect their rating

[BAkermanjr]

We do have a supplier scorecard, as well as an evaluation on them.  I have emailed them for a letter of guarantee as well

[kconf]

You can also do a vendor questionnaire (pest control, allergens, micro, etc.) to see if they meet your requirements. 

[kingstudruler1]

you should have a risk assessment as part of your supplier approvals

 

Given that they are secondary packaging only, the lack of a 3rd party certificate should not affect their rating

 

I second this opionion.     

[Tony-C]

Hi BAkermanjr,

 

To add to previous posts, for a low risk supplier supplying secondary packaging, a supplier questionnaire, agreed specifications and certificates of conformity would be sufficient.

 

Kind regards,

 

Tony