Tesco Ethical Trading Verification

What is the ETI Base Code?

The ETI Base Code is a set of principles that cover various aspects of labor rights, including freedom of association, working conditions, and fair pay. The code was established by the Ethical Trading Initiative, a collaborative initiative between businesses, trade unions, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs).

How Tesco complies with the ETI Base Code: Tesco has a robust ethical trading program in place to ensure compliance with the ETI Base Code. This program includes:

  • Supplier Code of Conduct: Tesco requires all suppliers to sign a code of conduct that includes the ETI Base Code principles.
  • Supplier Audits: Tesco conducts audits of its suppliers to ensure that they are complying with the code of conduct.
  • Third-Party Verification: Tesco engages third-party verifiers, such as Smeta Compliance, to independently verify its suppliers’ compliance with the ETI Base Code.

Achieving ETI Compliance with Smeta Compliance

Smeta Compliance is an accredited third-party verifier that specializes in ethical trading verification. We have extensive experience in verifying suppliers’ compliance with the ETI Base Code and can provide your organization with the tools and resources necessary to achieve compliance.

 

Hassle-free ISO 9001 Certification with Smeta Compliance

Smeta Compliance Team helps understand the Tesco ETI Base code requirements and simple methods for practical implementation. Our Team offers all the support to complete audit-related documentation formalities. The initial review of the existing practices being followed at the organization is the starting point for the Tesco ETI Base code certification. 100% documentation support is offered to achieve successful audit results. Our team gives ETI base code certification by verifying Tesco’s ethical trading standards, including workers’ health & safety and labor policy. The implementation process is described below:

Simple & Practical Methodology

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Initial Review

  • Review of the existing  System
  • Gap analysis and planning for the compliance
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Documentation

  • Designing and developing of forms, formats, and procedures
  • Training and Hand holding/ support for implementation
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Effective Verification

  • Internal audit for verification of implemented system
  • Management review
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Achieve Certification

  • Audit / verification
  • Closure of non-conformities support if any

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the Focus Points of Tesco ETI Base Code?    

The base code is derived from International Labour Organization (ILO) core conventions and covers 9 key areas:

  • Employment is freely chosen
  • Freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining is respected
  • Working conditions are safe and hygienic
  • Child labour shall not be used
  • Living wages are paid
  • Working hours are not excessive
  • No discrimination is practiced
  • Regular employment is provided
  • No harsh or inhumane treatment is allowed.

What are the documents required for Tesco ETI Base Code?

   
  • The Legal (Factory Act.)
  • Social (Policies, Procedures and related documents)
  • Health and Safety
  • Environmental
  • Social (Policies, Procedures and related documents)

Which organizations are eligible for Tesco ETI Base Code?

   
  • Manufacturing units including sub-contractors in Tesco supply chain.

How will Tesco ETI Base Code benefits your Organization?

   
  • Recognition of socially compliant organization
  • Opportunity to participate in Tesco Supply Chain.
  • Opportunity for exports. Supplier Approval by overseas customers
  • Compliance with business, legal, contractual, and regulatory requirements
  • Improved structure and focus with respect to Business Ethics and practices.

What does one mean by Customer Specific Requirements?

   
  • Customer Specific Requirements are the additional requirements imposed by the customer (Tesco – Ethical Trading) which an organization needs to compulsorily comply with in order to become a verified supplier. In many cases, these requirements are additional to ISO certification.

Is this different from ISO Certification?

   
  • Generally, customer specific requirements are the additional requirements generated over the existing ISO certification to meet certain needs of the customer. This helps the organization gain recognition as a socially compliant organization.

Does my client require me to make changes in my Quality system?

   
  • As per specific requirements the Organization might have to make necessary changes in the Quality system to comply with the Customer Specific requirements. Smeta Compliance helps an organization to make the necessary changes to comply with the requirements of Tesco – Ethical Trading (Vendor Management System) in a very easy and practical manner.

Can Smeta Compliance assist in ensuring my suppliers are certified and assist in improving the overall quality?

   
  • Yes, we can ensure that your suppliers are certified and we can assist them in improving the overall quality to meet your specific requirements.

Can Smeta Compliance help my organization identify requirements as per modern trend and help implement the same for my suppliers?

  • Yes, Smeta Compliance as an Organization remains very up to date regarding the new trends of certification & specific requirements. We provide full assistance in the implementation of the same.