Why attend:
This course is aimed at food manufacturers, suppliers, copackers and agents promoting and improving the implementation of corporate codes of practice which cover supply chain working conditions. In the late 1990s, companies selling food and clothing to UK consumers were coming under increasing pressure from trade unions, non-governmental organisations and consumers to ensure decent working conditions for the people who produce the goods they sell. In order to ensure compliance with these standards and relevant legislation, industry needs competent auditors with a good understanding of employment issues and the complexities of social systems auditing.

This course should be attended by external or internal auditors that would audit companies‘ social systems, or anyone interested in social responsibility.

Course content:

• ETI Base Code
• SEDEX
• Independent trade unions
• Freedom of association
• Corporate social responsibility
• Purchasing practices
• Collective bargaining

"The Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI) is an alliance of companies, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and trade union organisations. Their ultimate goal is to ensure that the working conditions of workers producing for the UK market meet or exceed international labour standards."

Zuzana Pelletier – Event Director

Further details will be announced nearer the date.

Related training:
Ethical trading initiative seminar

For further information or to check availability contact the Training Department on +44 (0)1386 842104
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