The purpose of the Social Audit is to verify the supplier's compliance with both health & safety standards (such as SA8000, SCI, WRAP, ICTI, etc...) and local labor laws.
The Social Audit can determine whether:
Health & safety standards are complied with
Local labor laws are respected
Rights of association & collective bargaining are recognized
Discrimination, disciplinary practices, harassment or abuse is present
Forced labor or child labor is practiced
Adequate compensation & benefits are provided
Environmental standards are respected
Protect your brand and reputation
Avoid unethical suppliers
Meet international standards
Avoid environmental malpractice
We also offer following compliance audit services for our valued clients:
MNZEE Management Services provider qualified auditors assist organizations to assess and enhance security measures throughout their supply chains and ensure compliance with security requirements.
We perform supply chain security audits against all Customs-Trade Partnership against Terrorism (C-TPAT global and regional requirements) ensuring:
Outside Barriers and Physical Security
Factory Internal Security
Factory Employee Security
Shipping Dock Security
Key and Seal Controls
Security Processes
Container and Merchandise Movement
Computer Systems Security and Controls
Customs-Trade Partnership against Terrorism (C-TPAT) is a voluntary government-business initiative to build cooperative relationships that strengthen and improve overall international supply chain and U.S. border security. C-TPAT recognizes that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) can provide the highest level of cargo security only through close cooperation with the ultimate owners of the international supply chain such as importers, carriers, consolidators, licensed customs brokers, and manufacturers. Through this initiative, CBP is asking businesses to ensure the integrity of their security practices and communicate and verify the security guidelines of their business partners within the supply chain. A third party C-TPAT audit will ensure the security of your supply chain, verify your compliance, and improve U.S. border security.
MNZEE offers an environmental audit protocol that conforms to the ISO 14001 standard (performance evaluation guidelines for environmental management systems).
The ISO 14001 family of standards addresses a wide range of items for environmental management, providing practical tools for organizations and companies looking to identify and control their environmental impact as well as constantly improve their environmental performance.
MNZEE Environmental Audit Program assesses factory compliance with local laws and regulations for environmental protection, as well as best practices based on ISO 14000 family of standards, which includes:
Legal requirements and risk assessment
Environmental management system
Solid and hazardous wastes
Waste water
Air emissions
Nuisance
Energy use, water use, CO2 emissions
MNZEE Chemical Control Audit Programs use protocols based on the global environmental Detox campaign, Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals principles (ZDHC) or your own compliance requirements.
Chemical Control Audits typically cover:
Management systems
Sub-supplier management
Incoming materials
Semi and finished products
Chemical-related production
Specific chemical controls
Waste management
MNZEE provides complete lab testing services and can efficiently combine water testing with an onsite environmental audit to offer a complete picture of the environmental performance of your suppliers.
Waste water testing typically includes:
Onsite gathering of waste water samples by trained MNZEE auditors: influent water, water before treatment, effluent water
Waste water testing prior to treatment of water and based on restricted substances list (ZDHC, Detox or your own list)
If restricted substances are detected, samples of influent and effluent waters are verified to determine the source of the substances and whether treatment of water is effective.