This webinar will provide a brief overview of social audit options, NSA (Night Shift Audit), and common challenges.

Objective

Introducing SGS social audit schemes for the food industry, including an overview and scope.

RSCA - Responsible Supply Chain Assessment - an SGS user-friendly social audit module
FSCC24000 - a certification-ISO 9K-based social audit program
Clearview - Global Labor Provider Certification Scheme for Recruiting Agencies
Coca-Cola SGP-WRP Supplier Guiding Principles Workplace Requirements

Managing SMETA in the food industry, NSA, and distributed workforce audit challenges.

SMETA overview
SMETA and Night Shift Audit (NSA) requirements for certain customers
SEDEX recommendations and SGS approach
SMETA application for Distributed Workforce (DW = service provider), logistics and risk analysis, and consent from the client site prior to audit confirmation

Common challenges of social audits

Employee interviews without management present
I-9 forms for employee eligibility verification and payroll review
Local law flexibility in the USA against SMETA requirements
Clarity on the desk review, follow-up, and dispute process

Agenda

SGS social audit options for the food industry
SMETA: Scope for manufacturers/service producers and service providers
NSA
Other challenges in a social audit
Q&A

Target Audience: Individuals in Human Resources, Health & Safety, and Environmental Management who are responsible for implementing social compliance audits, customer codes of conduct, and corporate social responsibility.

Language: English

Cost: No charge

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Speakers:

Abdullah Munir

Manager, Certifications, Product & Technical, SGS

Seasoned international auditor and compliance expert with over 23 years of experience in quality management systems, social responsibility, and certification program management. His auditing portfolio includes extensive fieldwork across international standards, ILO core conventions, anti-trafficking protocols, and customer codes of conduct.

With hands-on auditing and monitoring experience across countries such as Bangladesh, India, the UAE, Jordan, Egypt, the UK, Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, Sweden, and the USA, Abdullah brings a unique global perspective. His work spans social accountability, human resources, agriculture, food safety, and chemical compliance, making him a recognized expert in both the technical and ethical dimensions of supply chain oversight.

Jason Crawford

Director, Membership/Industry Liaison, Food and Beverage Ontario

Food and Beverage Ontario (FBO) is the foremost provincial professional leadership organization for food and beverage processors across Ontario. As the Director of Membership & Industry Relations, Jason assumes responsibility for all aspects of membership recruitment, retention, industry relations, sponsorships, events, and operations. With a strategic vision, he spearheaded the creation of a highly successful co-manufacturing and co-packing program, significantly benefiting numerous processors in the province. Engaging with food and beverage processors from various sub-sectors, including some of Canada’s largest and most innovative companies, is a daily endeavor for him, showcasing his pivotal role in advancing the industry.

Mohit McLaren

Sales Manager, North America - Pharmaceutical, Food, Training and Personal Care, SGS Canada Inc.

Mohit McLaren has over 10 years of technical audit and sales consultancy experience with SGS Canada and has established himself as an indispensable partner to clients in the food industry.

Some of his certifications include:

Certifications: ISO 9001, FSC, ISO 14001 & OHSAS 18001, 45001, 27001
Medical pharmaceutical certifications: EuGMP, cGMP, 22716, 21CFR 210/211, ICH Q7, GLP, GCP
Food safety: GMP, BRC, HACCP, FSSC 22000, SQF, Internal Auditor
Sustainability: SMETA