Social Compliance Audit

Overview

The social compliance audit assesses a supplier’s commitment to ethical sourcing, focusing on labor conditions, workplace safety, and environmental responsibility. At QCC Inspection, we perform a comprehensive evaluation to verify that your suppliers comply with local regulations and international social standards such as SA8000, SMETA, and BSCI.

This audit helps you identify and mitigate risks related to unethical labor practices, health and safety violations, or environmental non-compliance, ensuring responsible sourcing and protecting your brand reputation in global markets.

Why Choose Social Compliance Audit?

• Verify that suppliers follow ethical labor practices, including fair wages, reasonable working hours, and strict prohibition of child or forced labor.
• Ensure factories maintain safe and healthy workplaces that comply with international safety standards and protect employee well-being.
• Assess supplier compliance with environmental regulations and sustainability initiatives to promote responsible production.
• Minimize reputational and operational risks by identifying and addressing non-compliance issues before they affect your supply chain.
• Demonstrate your commitment to social responsibility and ethical sourcing, strengthening brand reputation and consumer trust.

Audit Focus Areas

Labor Practices: Evaluate working hours, wage compliance, employment contracts, and confirm the absence of child or forced labor.

Health and Safety: Assess workplace safety measures, emergency preparedness, and hygiene standards to ensure a secure working environment.

Environmental Compliance: Verify that the supplier adheres to local environmental regulations and maintains effective waste management and sustainability practices.

Employee Welfare: Review welfare policies, including employee benefits, training programs, and grievance mechanisms that support worker well-being.

Management Systems: Examine internal policies, record-keeping, and compliance procedures to ensure alignment with recognized social responsibility standards.

Audit Process

• Preparation: Review the client’s requirements and gather background information on the supplier’s compliance history and previous audit records.
• Document Verification: Examine employee files, payrolls, and factory policies to confirm compliance with labor laws and international social standards.
• On-Site Assessment: Perform a comprehensive factory inspection, including facility observation and interviews with workers and management to evaluate real working conditions.
• Supplier Feedback: Provide immediate feedback on any non-compliance findings, along with practical recommendations for corrective improvement.
• Reporting: Receive a detailed Social Compliance Audit report within 48 hours, featuring photos, audit findings, and actionable corrective action plans.

Report & Results

The Social Compliance Audit Report provides a detailed assessment of your supplier’s compliance with labor, health and safety, and environmental standards. It includes photos, compliance status, non-conformity findings, and actionable recommendations for improvement. Delivered within 48 hours, the report gives you the insights needed to make informed, responsible sourcing decisions and strengthen your ethical supply chain management.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Get Started with Social Compliance Audit

Ensure your supplier meets ethical standards and complies with social responsibility requirements. Click below to request a sample report or submit an inquiry form, and our team will assist you promptly.