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Audit Company: SGS Egypt Report reference: Eg./26/05/2014 Date: 28.05.2014 1
Supplier name: Arma Food Industrial
Site country: Egypt
Site name: Arma Food Industrial
SMETA Audit Type: 2-Pillar 4-Pillar
Audit Company: SGS Egypt Report reference: Eg./26/05/2014 Date: 28.05.2014 2
Egypt
Audit Company Name:
Report Owner (payee):
Royal Chemicals
Sedex Company Reference: (only available on Sedex System):
S706493589610
Sedex Site Reference: (only available on Sedex System)
P000000028808
Audit Conducted By
Commercial Purchaser
NGO Retailer
Trade Union Brand Owner
Multi-stakeholder Combined Audit (select all that apply)
Auditor Reference Number: (If applicable)
N/A
SMETA Declaration I declare that the audit underpinning the following report was conducted in accordance with SMETA best practice guidance version 4.0. Any exceptions to this are recorded here:
(1) A SMETA 4-Pillar audit was conducted which included some or all of Labour Standards, Health & Safety, Environment and Business Ethics. The SMETA Best Practice Methodology v.4.0 May 2012 was applied.
(2) The audit scope was against the following reference documents
2-Pillar SMETA Audit - ETI Base Code - SMETA Additions
o Management systems and code implementation, o Entitlement to Work & Immigration, o Sub-Contracting and Home working,
4-Pillar SMETA o 2-Pillar requirements plus o Additional Pillar assessment of Environment o Additional Pillar assessment of Business Ethics
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The Customer’s Supplier Code (Appendix 1)
(3) Where appropriate non-compliances were raised against the ETI code / SMETA Additions & local law and recorded as non compliances on both the audit report, CAPR and on Sedex.
(4) Any Non-Compliance against customer code shall not be uploaded to Sedex. However, in the CAPR these
‘Variances in compliance between ETI code / SMETA Additions/ local law and customer code’ shall be noted in the observations section of the CAPR.
Auditor Name: Hamdy Karrar Role : Sole Auditor Date: 28.05.2014 Audit Details
Audit Details
A: Report #: Eg./26/05/2014
B: Date of audit: 26 & 27 & 28.05.2014
C: Time in and time out:
Time in: 09:00 am &Time out: 04:00 pm 26.05.2014 Time in: 09:00 am &Time out: 04:00 pm 27.05.2014
D: Number of Auditor Days Used: (number of auditor x number of days)
Two Days and half day reporting / sole auditor
E: Audit type:
Full Initial Periodic Full Follow-up Audit Partial Follow-Up Partial Other - Define
F: Was the audit announced?
Announced Semi – announced Unannounced
G: Was the Sedex SAQ available for review?
Yes No
If no, why not? N/A
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I: Auditor name(s) and role(s): Hamdy Karrar / Sole Auditor
J: Report written by: Hamdy Karrar
K: Report reviewed by: B.Venkata Rao
L: Report issue date: 31.05.2014
M: Supplier name: Arma Food industrial
N: Site name: Arma Food industrial
O: Site country: Egypt
P: Site contact and job title: Mr . Ibrahim Abd Elmonem– System Manager
Q: Site address: Industrial zone mayB2 – 10
th of Ramadan city - Egypt.
Site phone: +2 015 365240
Site fax: +2 015 365981
Site e-mail: Ibrahim.abdmonem@arma.com.eg
R: Applicable business and other legally required licence numbers: for example, business license no, and liability insurance
Commercial register # 69289 dated 14.09.2012 and valid till the 20
th of Sept. 2017
Tax registration # 100-335-853 code # 555 dated 21.06.2011 and valid till the 20
th of June 2017
Company licence # 641 dated 05/06/201 and valid till the 06th
of June 2014
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S: Products/Activities at site, for example, garment manufacture, electricals, toys, grower
The factory for manufacturing , production of Edible Oils , refining & vegetable oil packing to produce Vegetable ghee, shortening , coco butter substitute and margarine
T: Audit results reviewed with site management?
Yes
U: Who signed and agreed CAPR (Name and job title)
Mr . Ibrahim Abd Elmonem– System Manager
V: Did the person who signed the CAPR have authority to implement changes?
Yes
W: Previous audit date: 23-24.06.2013
X: Previous audit type:
SMETA 2-pillar SMETA 4-pillar Other
Full Initial
Periodic
Full Follow-Up Audit
Partial Follow-Up
Partial Other*
*If other, please define: Nil
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Audit Scope
Local Law (Please state legal requirement)
A: Standard work week: (total hours excluding overtime)
48 hrs.
B: Maximum allowed overtime hours: (please state per day, week, month)
2hrs./day & 12 hrs. /week & 48 hrs. /month
C: Minimum work age: Completed 18 yrs.
D: Minimum legal wage for standard hours: (please state per day, week, month)
135.5 Egyptian Pound per month
E: Minimum legal overtime wage: (please state per day, week, month)
1.35 times regular basic working hour
Audit Scope (Please select the code and additional requirements that were audited against during this audit)
2-Pillar Audit
10B4: Environment 4-Pillar
10C: Business Ethics
Note: The main focus of this ethical audit is on the ETI Base Code and local law. The additional elements will not be audited in such depth or scope, but the audit process will still highlight any specific issues. This report provides a summary of the findings and other applicable information found/gathered during the social audit conducted on the above date only and does not officially confirm or certify compliance with any legal regulations or industry standards. The social audit process requires that information be gathered and considered from records review, worker interviews, management interviews and visual observation. More information is gathered during the social audit process than is provided here. The audit process is a sampling exercise only and does not guarantee that the audited site prior, during or post-audit, are in full compliance with the Code being audited against. The provisions of this Code constitute minimum and not maximum standards and this Code should not be used to prevent companies from exceeding these standards. Companies applying this Code are expected to comply with national and other applicable laws and where the provisions of law and this Code address the same subject, to apply that provision which affords the greater protection. The ownership of this report remains with the party who has paid for the audit. Release permission must be provided by the owner prior to release to any third parties.
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Non-Compliance Table
Issue
Area of Non-Conformity (Only check box when there is a non-conformity)
Record the number of issues by line*:
ETI Base Code
Local Law
Additional Elements
NC Obs GE
0 Management systems and code implementation
1 Employment Freely Chosen
2 Freedom of Association
3 Safety and Hygienic Conditions
4 Child Labour
5 Wages and Benefits
6 Working Hours
7 Discrimination
8 Regular Employment
8A Sub-Contracting and Homeworking
9 Harsh or Inhumane Treatment
10A Entitlement to Work
10B2 Environment 2-Pillar
10B4 Environment 4-Pillar
10C Business Ethics
*Please note the table above records the total number of Non compliances (NC), Observations (Obs) and Good Examples (GE). This gives the reviewer an indication of problem areas but does not detail severities of each issue – Reviewers need to check audit results by clause.
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Audit Overview
Audit Overview
Management Worker Representatives
Audit attendance Senior management Worker Committee representatives
Union representatives
A: Present at the opening meeting? Yes No Yes No Yes No
B: Present at the audit? Yes No Yes No Yes No
C: Present at the closing meeting? Yes No Yes No Yes No
D: If Worker Representatives not present please explain reasons why
Also the company has suggestion box and applying open door policy
E: If Union Representatives not present please explain reasons why:
N/A
F: Site description: (Include size, location and age of site. Also include structure and number of buildings)
Arma Food industrial, the main activity, manufacturing manufacturing, production of Edible Oils, refining & vegetable oil packing to produce Vegetable ghee, shortening, coco butter substitute and margarine Company was established 11/05/1995, with authorized capital of EGP 48,000,000.
The company located in Industrial zone B2 – 10th of Ramadan city
- Egypt.The factory consist 5 buildings: swap factory – oil factory , row material warehouse ,packing area , final product warehouse ,
The factory was about 500 males employees working on the factory. 3 shifts with 8 hours from the first shift from 08.00 am-16.00, and the second shift from 16:00 to 00 :00 and the third shift from 00:00 to 08:00 with one hour lunch break during the 3 shifts , they takes one day off (Friday ) after working continues six days.
The peak season is stable all the year
The factory was certified with ISO 9001:2008 & ISO 18001 & FSSC 22000 & ISO 17025 & Quality Mark & Halal
The main client : Unilever ,
G: Site function: Agent Factory Processing/Manufacturer Finished Product Supplier Grower Home worker Labour Provider Pack House Primary Producer Service Provider Sub-Contractor
H: Month(s) of peak season: (if applicable)
Stable all the year
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I: Typical production level as a % of the total capacity by month (record below): Site declaration only – this has not been verified by auditor.
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
1 % 1 % 1 % 1 % 1 % 1 % 1 % 1 % 1 % 1 % 1 % 1 %
J: Process overview: (Include products being produced, main operations, number of production lines, main equipment used)
The main operation in the factory is manufacturing , production of Edible Oils , refining & vegetable oil packing to produce Vegetable ghee, shortening , coco butter substitute and margarine
K: Attitude of workers: (Include their attitude to management, workplace and the interview process. Both positive and negative information should be included) Note: Do not document any information that could put workers at risk
There was no young worker employed in the company otherwise the workers during interview said they must submit the effective personal ID to verify the ages before entered the factory.
26 workers were selected for interviews randomly according to their positions, physical appearance and personnel file records (6 individuals & 4 group of 5).
The interviews were conducted confidentiality in a private meeting room.
They were asked about labour rights with respect to the labour law, wages and benefits, working hours, overtime, workplace, occupational health & safety and working conditions.
Interviewed workers informed their pleasure about good management attitude and motivation.
The interviewee’s said the factory paid workers wages on the end date of every month by credit card.
L: Attitude of managers: (Include attitude to audit, and audit process. Both positive and negative information should be included)
Upon arrival, the auditors were greeted by Eng. Ibrahim Abd Elmonem– System Manager and Eng. Fathy Gaber - Quality Assurance Manager
The management was cooperative and receptive during the audit process.
They are demonstrated a willing to improve all findings which found during the audit.
M: Summary of main findings: (positive and negative) (This is a summary not a repeat of the section detail)
Positive Findings; Good management attitude and motivation. Free workers transportation program. Free health care program for workers There is an ATM in the factory to deliver wages to workers in easy basis
Negative Findings - Nil
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Key Information Key Information
A: Do all workers (including migrant workers) have contracts of employment?
Yes No
B: Were appropriate records available to verify hours of work and wages?
Yes No
C: Were any inconsistencies found? (if yes describe nature)
Yes Poor record keeping No Isolated incident
Repeated occurrence
D: For the lowest paid production worker, are wages paid for standard hours (excluding overtime) below or above the legal minimum?
Wages found: Please indicate the breakdown of workforce according to earnings:
Below legal min Meet Above
____% of workforce earning under min wage ____% of workforce earning min wage 100% of workforce earning above min wage
E: % of piece rate workers: (if applicable)
N/A All workers were paid monthly rate wage.
F: Combined hours (standard and overtime) over 60 per week found?
Yes No
G: Are the correct overtime premiums paid? Yes No
N/A no evidence of offer time have been found within audit sample
H: Is there any night production work at the site?
Yes No
I: % of workers living in site provided accommodation (if applicable):
N/A
J: Age of youngest worker found: 21 yrs and four months (new employee dated 24.04.2014)
K: Workers under 18 subject to hazardous work assignments?
Yes __NA___% of under 18’s at this site (out of total workers) No
L: What form of worker representation / union is there on site?
Union Worker Committee Other (specify) None
M: Is it a legal requirement to have a union? Yes No
N: Is It a legal requirement to have a workers committee?
Yes No
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O: Is there any other form of effective worker/management communication channel? (Other than union/worker committee)
Yes No
Describe: open door policy, Suggestion box
P: Are there any External Processes? Sub-Contracting Home working Other External Process (detail) No external processes
Management Systems:
Q: Nationality of Management Egyptian
R: Majority nationality of workers Egyptian
S: Number of workers leaving in last 12 months as a % of average total number of workers on site over the year (annual worker turnover)
10 %
T: Were accurate records shown at the first request?
Yes No
If not, why not? N/A
In the last 12 months, has the site been subject to any fines/prosecutions for non-compliance to any regulations?
Yes No
Please describe: Nil
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Worker Analysis
Worker Analysis
Local Migrant
Total
Perman
ent Tempo
rary Agency
Permanent
Temporary
Agency
Home workers
Worker numbers – male
478 - - - - - - 478
Worker numbers –female
3 - - - - - 3
Total 481 - - - - - 481
Number of Workers interviewed
26 - - - - - - 26
Contractors: (Individuals supplying workers to site with the workers paid by contractors, not by site)
A: Any contractors on site? Yes No
B: If yes, how many workers supplied by contractors
NA
C: Are all contractor workers paid according to law: (please record evidence)
NA
Migrant Workers: NA Please see SMETA Best Practice Guidance - Page 37
D: Originating Locations/Countries: N/A
E: Work undertaken by migrant workers: N/A
F: Were migrant workers recruited through an agency?
N/A
If yes, is there a contract with the N/A
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agency? Provide details of agencies and contractual arrangements
G: Percentage of migrant workers in company provided accommodation:
NA
Audit Results by Clause
0: Management systems and code implementation:
0.1 Suppliers are expected to implement and maintain systems for delivering compliance to this Code. 0.2 Suppliers shall appoint a senior member of management who shall be responsible for compliance with the Code. 0.3 Suppliers are expected to communicate this Code to all employees. 0.4 Suppliers should communicate this code to their own suppliers and, where reasonably practicable, extend the principles of this Ethical Code through their supply chain.
Evidence of Compliance and Current Status
Please Note: include evidence examined & description of current status.
Documents checked & comments:
Checked the annual audit plan for year 214 that includes Sedex audit.
Checked appointment letter dated 01.10.2010 regarding the appointment of Mr . Ibrahim Abd Elmonem– System Manager as responsible for compliance with the Code beside his work.
Checked Sedex / Unilever awareness records for all employees during , Jan. – April 2014 (ex. Dated 22.02.2014)
Checked corresponding records with all supplier regarding SEDEX / Unilever requirements Description of Current Status: The company has established and implemented a system comply with the requirements of this SEDEX / Unilever code
Non-compliance: NIL
1. Description of non-compliance: NIL NC against ETI/Additional Elements NC against Local Law
Local law or ETI requirement: Nil Recommended corrective action: Nil
Objective evidence observed: NIL
Observation
Description of observation: Nil Local law or ETI requirement: Nil
Objective evidence observed: Nil
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Comments: Nil
Good Examples observed:
Description of Good Example (GE): Nil
Objective evidence observed: Nil
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1: Employment is Freely Chosen
ETI
1.1 There is no forced, bonded or involuntary prison labour. 1.2 Workers are not required to lodge “deposits” or their identity papers with their employer and are free to leave their employer after reasonable notice.
Evidence of Compliance and Current Status Please Note: include evidence examined & description of current status.
Documents checked & comments:
During the site tour and workers interview found no evidences of forced , bonded or prison labour
During workers interview and document review (workers files) found that Workers are not required to lodge “deposits” or their identity papers with their employer and are free to leave their employer after reasonable notice
Confirmed by interviewed workers. Workers are free to leave their employer at any time giving required noticed.
Description of current status:
The company was comply with Sedex / Unilever requirements
Non-compliance: NIL
1. Description of non-compliance: NIL NC against ETI NC against Local Law
Local law or ETI requirement: NIL Recommended corrective action: NIL
Objective evidence observed: NIL
Observation
Description of observation: NIL Local law or ETI requirement: NIL Comments: NIL
Objective evidence observed: NIL
Good Examples observed:
Description of Good Example (GE): NIL
Objective evidence observed: NIL
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2: Freedom of Association and Right to Collective Bargaining are Respected
ETI 2.1 Workers, without distinction, have the right to join or form trade unions of their own choosing and to bargain collectively. 2.2 The employer adopts an open attitude towards the activities of trade unions and their organisational activities. 2.3 Workers’ representatives are not discriminated against and have access to carry out their representative functions in the workplace. 2.4 Where the right to freedom of association and collective bargaining is restricted under law, the employer facilitates, and does not hinder, the development of parallel means for independent and free association and bargaining.
Evidence of Compliance and Current Status: Please Note: include evidence examined & description of current status.
Documents checked & comments:
During the workers’ interview found that the workers have the right to join or form trade union of their own choosing however Mr. Ibrahim Abd Elmonem– System Manager was taken prompt action regarding this so the management not restricted to form the union.
During workers interviews & Doc review found that there is a open door policy for workers and Management communication
Description of current status:
The company was comply with Sedex / Unilever requirements
Non-compliance: Nil
1. Description of non-compliance:
NC against ETI NC against Local Law
Local law or ETI requirement: Recommended corrective action:
Objective evidence observed: Nil
Observation
Description of observation: NIL Local law or ETI requirement: NIL Comments: NIL
Objective evidence observed: NIL
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A: Name of union and union representative, if applicable:
Nil
If no union what is parallel means of consultation with workers e.g. worker committees?
Open door policy and suggestion box
B: Is there any evidence that this is effective? Specify date of last meeting; topics covered; how minutes were communicated etc.
Verified during workers interview
C: Are any workers covered by Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA)
Yes No
If yes what percentage by trade Union/worker representation
_NA___% workers covered by Union CBA
_NA___% workers covered by worker rep CBA
D: Does the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) include rates of pay
Yes No No CBA
Good Examples observed:
Description of Good Example (GE): NIL
Objective evidence observed: NIL
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3: Working Conditions are Safe and Hygienic
ETI 3.1 A safe and hygienic working environment shall be provided, bearing in mind the prevailing knowledge of the industry and of any specific hazards. Adequate steps shall be taken to prevent accidents and injury to health arising out of, associated with, or occurring in the course of work, by minimising, so far as is reasonably practicable, the causes of hazards inherent in the working environment. 3.2 Workers shall receive regular and recorded Health & Safety training, and such training shall be repeated for new or reassigned workers. 3.3 Access to clean toilet facilities and to potable water, and, if appropriate, sanitary facilities for food storage shall be provided. 3.4 Accommodation, where provided, shall be clean, safe, and meet the basic needs of the workers. 3.5 The company observing the code shall assign responsibility for Health & Safety to a senior management representative.
Evidence of Compliance and Current Status Please Note: include evidence examined & description of current status.
Documents checked & comments:
During the site tour and workers interview verified the safe and hygienic working conditions
Reviewing the HSE records found all workers received either fire fighting or firs aid training awareness and training courses as required by the local labour law # 12/2003
Suitable number of clean toilets (20units) .
The company has assigned Mr . Ibrahim Abd Elmonem– System Manager from the senior level responsible for OHSE issues
Description of current status:
The company was not comply with the needed requirements (Sedex – Unilever – Egyptian Labour Law # 12/2003)
Non-compliance:
1. Description of non-compliance: nil
NC against ETI NC against Local Law Local law or ETI requirement Recommended corrective action:
Objective evidence observed: Nil
Observation
Description of observation: NIL Local law or ETI requirement: NIL
Objective evidence observed: NIL
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Recommended corrective action: NIL
Good Examples observed: NIL
Description of Good Example (GE): NIL Objective Evidence Observed: NIL
4: Child Labour Shall Not Be Used
ETI 4.1 There shall be no new recruitment of child labour. 4.2 Companies shall develop or participate in and contribute to policies and programmes which provide for the transition of any child found to be performing child labour to enable her or him to attend and remain in quality education until no longer a child. 4.3 Children and young persons under 18 shall not be employed at night or in hazardous conditions. 4.4 These policies and procedures shall conform to the provisions of the relevant ILO Standards.
Evidence of Compliance and Current Status Please Note: include evidence examined & description of current status.
Documents checked & comments:
During the site tour, workers interview and recruitment document review found no child labour, no young labour and the youngest age 21 yrs and Four Months (new employee dated 24.04.2014)
Checked approved policy regarding child labour.
The factory checks the age before recruitment and maintained age related document in workers personal files.
Description of current status:
The company comply with Sedex , Unilever and Egyptian Labour Law # 12/2003
Non-compliance: NIL
1. Description of non-compliance: Nil NC against ETI NC against Local Law
Local law or ETI requirement: NIL Recommended corrective action: NIL
Objective evidence observed: NIL
Observation
Description of observation: NIL Local law or ETI requirement: NIL
Objective evidence observed: NIL
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Comments: NIL
Good Examples observed: NIL
Description of Good Example (GE):NIL Objective Evidence Observed: NIL
5: Living Wages are Paid
ETI 5.1 Wages and benefits paid for a standard working week meet, at a minimum, national legal standards or industry benchmark standards, whichever is higher. In any event wages should always be enough to meet basic needs and to provide some discretionary income. 5.2 All workers shall be provided with written and understandable information about their employment conditions in respect to wages before they enter employment and about the particulars of their wages for the pay period concerned each time that they are paid. 5.3 Deductions from wages as a disciplinary measure shall not be permitted nor shall any deductions from wages not provided for by national law be permitted without the expressed permission of the worker concerned. All disciplinary measures should be recorded.
Evidence of Compliance and Current Status Please Note: include evidence examined & description of current status.
Documents checked & comments: During the workers interview , documents review (pay slips for Jan. & Feb. & March and April 2014) and pay roll for the year 2013 found :
o Wages paid according to the national legal standards and meet industry benchmark standards o All workers received they wages monthly at the same time 30 / month. o wages have been given to workers by bank transfer o All deductions were legible and no deductions for disciplinary practices.
Description of current status:
o The company was comply with Sedex , Unilever and Egyptian Labour Law # 12/2003
Non-compliance:
1. Description of non-compliance: Nil
NC against ETI NC against Local Law Local law or ETI requirement: Recommended corrective action:
Objective evidence observed: nil
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Observation
Description of observation: NIL Local law or ETI requirement: NIL Comments: NIL
Objective evidence observed: NIL
Good Examples observed:
Description of Good Example (GE): The lowest salary was exceed the min. Wage stated by the law .
Objective Evidence Observed: During workers interview
Wages analysis:
A: Sample size: (number of wages checked and which weeks or months – please see BPG)
26 ( Jan. , Feb. , March and April 2014)
B: Legal minimum wage for standard time: (excluding OT - please include time period e.g. hour/week/month)
135.5 L.E. per month
C: Are there different legal minimum wage grades? If yes, please specify all.
Yes No
If yes, please give details: Industry norms min. Gross Wage = 800 L.E.
D: Where there are different legal minimum wage grades are all workers graded correctly?
Yes No
If no, please give details:
E: What deductions are required by law:
Taxes and pensions
F: Have all of these deductions been made?
Yes
G: Industry norm for this region: (please include time period e.g. hour/week/month)
800 L.E.
H: Legal overtime premium for weekdays: (please include time period e.g. hour/week/month)
1.35 times regular basic working hour for day hour 1.70 times regular basic working hour for night hour
I: Legal overtime premium for rest days: (please include time period e.g.
2.00 times regular basic working hour
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hour/week/month)
J: Legal overtime premium for holidays: (please include time period e.g. hour/week/month)
2.00 times regular basic working hour + one day rest
Worker Type Process Operator (Highest paid)
Process Operator (Average paid)
Process Operator (Lowest paid)
Select one worker’s records from each “Worker Type” and populate the boxes. Ensure comparison is made for same pay period (peak) and only uses full-time workers. See SMETA Best Practice Guidance for completing this:
A: Pay period (please include time period e.g.
hour/week/month):
Monthly Monthly Monthly
B: Anonymous Employee Reference/Dept.
Worker ID # 1105 Maintenance
Worker ID # 2830 Production line
Worker ID # 51011 Production line
C: Employee Gender Male Male Male
D: Contracted wage ( please include time period e.g.
hour/week/month):
913 L.E. / Month 836 L.E. / Month 528 L.E. / Month
E: Standard working hours (excluding OT - please include time period e.g.
hour/week/month):
8 hrs. / day
8 hrs. / day
8 hrs. / day
F: Standard work pay rate (excluding OT - please include time period e.g. hour/week/month):
913 L.E. / Month 836 L.E. / Month 528 L.E. / Month
G: Standard day overtime – hours (please include time
period e.g. hour/week/month):
0
0
0
H: Standard day overtime – wage (please include time
period e.g. hour/week/month):
0
0 0
I: Rest day overtime – hours (please include time
period e.g. hour/week/month):
0 0 0
J: Rest day overtime – wage
(please include time period e.g. hour/week/month):
0 0 0
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K: Statutory Holiday overtime – hours (please
include time period e.g. hour/week/month):
0 0 0
L: Statutory holiday OT - wages (please include time
period e.g. hour/week/month):
0 0 0
M: Total overtime hours (please include time period e.g. hour/week/month):
0
0
0
N: Incentives/Bonus/ Allowances etc. (please include time period e.g. hour/week/month):
4437 L.E / month 1598 L.E / month 837 L.E / month
O: Gross wages (please
include time period e.g. hour/week/month):
5350 L.E / month
2434 L.E / month 1365 L.E / month
P: Social insurance and other deductions
20 L.E / month 22 L.E / month 22 L.E / month
Q: Actual wage paid after deduction (please include time period e.g. hour/week/month):
4375 L.E / month 2090 L.E. / month 1320 L.E / month
Comments: (Please state here any specific reasons/circumstances that explain the lowest and highest gross wages)
-The worker of Lowest gross wage is low experience and new appointment. -The worker of highest gross wage is High experience.
R: Is there a defined living wage: This is not normally legal wage. If answered Y please state amount and source of info: Please see BPG)
Yes No
Please specify amount/time period: 135.5 L.E. / month
S: Are workers paid in a timely manner in line with local law?
Yes No
T: Is there evidence that equal rates are being paid for equal work:
Yes No
Details: verified during workers interview and wages review
U: How are workers paid: Cash Cheque Bank Transfer
If not explain:
Actual overtime premium paid in sample for…
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V: Weekdays: 2.00 times regular basic working hour for day hour 2.00 times regular basic working hour for night hour
W: Rest days: 2.00 times regular basic working hour+ one day rest
X: Holidays: 2.00 times regular basic working hour + one day rest
6: Working Hours are not Excessive
ETI 6.1 Working hours comply with national laws and benchmark industry standards, whichever affords greater protection. 6.2 In any event, workers shall not on a regular basis be required to work in excess of 48 hours per week and shall be provided with at least one day off for every 7 day period on average. Overtime shall be voluntary, shall not exceed 12 hours per week, shall not be demanded on a regular basis and shall always be compensated at a premium rate.
Evidence of Compliance and Current Status Please Note: include evidence examined & description of current status.
Documents checked & comments:
The working hours in the facility is 3 shifts, 08: 00 am to 04:00 pm , 2end from 04:00 pm to 12:00 pm , 3rd
from 12:00 pm to 08:00 am (including one hour rest in every shift ) and each six days were following with one day off (Friday) as a rest day.
During time sheets records reviewed (for, Jan. – May 2014) found no evidences of OT were conducted.
Description of current status:
Working hours was comply with the local law (labour Law 12/2003)
Non-compliance: NIL
1. Description of non-compliance:
NC against ETI NC against Local Law Local law or ETI requirement: Recommended corrective action
Objective evidence observed: NIL
Observation
Description of observation: NIL Local law or ETI requirement: NIL
Objective evidence observed: NIL
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Comments: NIL
Good Examples observed: NIL
Description of Good Example (GE):
Objective Evidence Observed:
Working hours analysis Please include time period e.g. hour/week/month
A: What timekeeping systems are used: time card etc.
Attendance sheet system (finger print )
B: Sample size checked (number of workers): Please see BPG
26
C: Legal standard work week (hours): (Excluding OT - please include time period e.g. hour/week/month).
48 hrs
D: Contracted standard work week this site (hours) (excluding OT - please include time period e.g. hour/week/month)::
48 hrs
E: Actual standard work week averaged over sample for full time workers: (excluding OT - please include time period e.g. hour/week/month)
48 hrs / Week
F: Lowest standard hours worked (excluding OT - please include time period e.g. hour/week/month)
48hrs / week
G: Highest standard hours worked (excluding OT - please include time period e.g. hour/week/month)
60 hrs / week
H: Percentage workers on part-time contracts
NA
I: Legal permitted overtime hours (please include time period e.g. hour/week/month)
2 hrs/day –12 hrs. / week – 48 hrs / month
J: Any local waivers or permission for annualised hours for this site:
NIL
K: Actual overtime hours: (averaged NA
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over sample) (please include time period
e.g. hour/week/month)
L: Range of overtime hours over all workers: (quote highest and lowest please
include time period e.g. hour/week/month)
NA
M: approx % of workers on highest overtime hours: 60/hrs
NA
N: Peak season(s): months
Stable all the year.
Comments: (Please state here any specific reasons/circumstances that explain the highest working hours)
As defined by the Egyptian labour law 12/2003
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7: No Discrimination is Practiced
ETI 7.1 There is no discrimination in hiring, compensation, access to training, promotion, termination or retirement based on race, caste, national origin, religion, age, disability, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, union membership or political affiliation.
Evidence of Compliance and Current Status Please Note: include evidence examined & description of current status.
Documents checked & comments: - During the HR document review (Job applications – workers files – salary sheet) and workers interview
found no evidences for discrimination in hiring, compensation, access to training, promotion, termination or retirement
Description of current status:
- The company comply with the local Egyptian law # 12.2003 and Sedex / Unilever requirements
Non-compliance: NIL
1. Description of non-compliance: NC against ETI NC against Local Law
Local law or ETI requirement: Recommended corrective action:
Objective evidence observed:
Observation
Description of observation: NIL Local law or ETI requirement: NIL Comments: NIL
Objective evidence observed: NIL
Good Examples observed: NIL
Description of Good Example (GE):
Objective Evidence Observed:
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8: Regular Employment Is Provided
ETI 8.1 To every extent possible work performed must be on the basis of recognised employment relationship established through national law and practice. 8.2 Obligations to employees under labour or social security laws and regulations arising from the regular employment relationship shall not be avoided through the use of labour-only contracting, sub-contracting, or home-working arrangements, or through apprenticeship schemes where there is no real intent to impart skills or provide regular employment, nor shall any such obligations be avoided through the excessive use of fixed-term contracts of employment.
Evidence of Compliance and Current Status Please Note: include evidence examined & description of current status.
Documents checked & comments: During top management interview , workers interview and employment documents review found :
The company provides regular employment.
The company has a copy of valid laws and regulations on employment& understand its requirements.
Contracts don't contain any kind of home working. Description of current status:
The company was comply with the local Egyptian law # 12.2003 and Sedex / Unilever requirements
Non-compliance: NIL
Description of non-compliance: NIL
NC against ETI NC against Local Law Local law or ETI requirement: Recommended corrective action:
Objective evidence observed
Observation
Description of observation: NIL Local law or ETI requirement: NIL Comments:
Objective evidence observed: NIL
Good Examples observed: NIL
Description of Good Example (GE):NIL Objective Evidence Observed: NIL
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8A: Sub-Contracting and Homeworking: It is not applicable
8A.1. There should be no sub-contracting unless previously agreed with the main client. 8A.2. Systems and processes should be in place to manage sub-contracting, home working and external processing.
Note to auditor on home working: Report on whether it is direct or via agents. How many workers, relationship with site and what control systems are
in place.
Evidence of Compliance and Current Status Please Note: include evidence examined & description of current status.
Documents checked & comments: There is no Sub-contracting home working activities in the company so all order were produced in the company premises . Description of current status: Nil
Process Subcontracted → Process 1 Process 2
Name of factory →
Address →
Process Subcontracted → Process 3 Process 4
Name of factory →
Address →
Process Subcontracted → Process 5
Name of factory →
Address →
Non-compliance: Nil
1. Description of non-compliance: NC against ETI/Additional Elements NC against Local Law
Local law or ETI /Additional Elements requirement: Recommended corrective action:
Objective evidence observed:
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Observation
Description of observation: NIL Local law or ETI/ Additional elements requirement: Comments:
Objective evidence observed: NIL
Good Examples observed: NIL
Description of Good Example (GE): Objective Evidence Observed:
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Summary of sub-contracting – if applicable -
A: Number of sub-contractors/agents used
NA
B: Is there a site policy on sub-contracting?
Yes No
If yes :,
C: What checks are in place to ensure no child labour is being used and work is safe?
NA
D: What processes are sub-contracted?
NA
Summary of home working – if applicable - It is not applicable
E: Number of home workers Male: Female: Total:
F: Are home workers employed direct or through agents?
Directly Through Agents
G: If through agents, number of agents
NA
H: Is there a site policy on homeworking?
Yes No
I: How does site ensure worker hours and pay meet local laws for homeworkers?
NA
J: What processes are carried out by homeworkers?
NA
K: Are written agreements in place for homeworkers that include regular employment?
Yes No
L: Are full records available at the site?
Yes No
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9: No Harsh or Inhumane Treatment is Allowed
ETI 9.1 Physical abuse or discipline, the threat of physical abuse, sexual or other harassment and verbal abuse or other forms of intimidation be prohibited.
Evidence of Compliance and Current Status Please Note: include evidence examined & description of current status.
Documents checked & comments: During site tour , workers interview and disciplinary practices records found :
There is no any evidence of sexual harassment female workers.
All workers have access to and are familiar with procedures for filing complaints about harassment.
No evidence identified on harassment through interview with workers, individual and groups. Description of current status: The company comply with the local Egyptian law # 12.2003 and Sedex / Unilever requirements
Non-compliance: NIL
1. Description of non-compliance: NC against ETI NC against Local Law
Local law or ETI requirement: Recommended corrective action:
Objective evidence observed:
Observation
Description of observation: NIL Local law or ETI requirement: NIL Comments: NIL
Objective evidence observed: NIL
Good Examples observed: NIL
Description of Good Example (GE): Objective Evidence Observed:
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10. Other Issue areas: 10 A: Entitlement to Work and Immigration
Additional Elements 10A1 Only workers with a legal right to work shall be employed or used by the supplier. 10A2 All workers, including employment agency staff, must be validated by the supplier for their legal right to work by reviewing original documentation. 10A3 employment agencies must only supply workers registered with them. 10A4 the supplier shall implement processes to enable adequate control over agencies with regards the above points and related legislation.
Evidence of Compliance and Current Status Please Note: include evidence examined & description of current status.
Documents checked & comments:
There is a employment agent to supply workers to the office.
The company has a copy of valid laws and regulations on employment& understands its requirements.
Selection of workers depends on competency to perform the needed job.
For selected workers, their original documents reviewed to ensure age and above mentioned Information, then the factory maintains copy of these documents.
Description of current status:
The company comply with the local Egyptian law # 12.2003 and Sedex / Unilever requirements
Non-compliance: NIL
1. Description of non-compliance:
NC against ETI/Additional Elements NC against Local Law Local law or ETI /Additional Elements requirement: Recommended corrective action:
Objective evidence observed:
Observation
Description of observation: NIL Local law or ETI/Additional Elements requirement: Comments:
Objective evidence observed:
Good examples observed: NIL
Description of Good Example (GE):
Objective Evidence Observed:
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10. Other issue areas 10 B 2: Environment 2-pillar To be completed for a 2-Pillar SMETA Audit, and remove the following page which is 10B4 environment
4 pillar
10B2. 1 Suppliers must comply with the requirements of local and international laws and regulations including having necessary permits. 10B2. 2 The supplier should be aware of and comply with their end clients’ environmental requirements. Note for auditors and readers , This is not a full environmental assessment but a check on basic systems and management approach.
Evidence of Compliance and Current Status Please Note: include evidence examined & description of current status.
Documents checked & comments: Description of current status:
Non-compliance: Nil
1. Description of non-compliance: NC against ETI /Additional Elements NC against Local Law
Local law or ETI /Additional Elements requirement: Recommended corrective action:
Objective evidence observed: Nil
Observation
Description of observation: Local law or ETI /additional elements requirement: Comments:
Objective evidence observed:
Good examples observed:
Description of Good Example (GE): Objective Evidence Observed:
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10. Other issue areas 10B4: Environment 4-Pillar To be completed for a 4-Pillar SMETA Audit and remove the previous page which is 10B2 environment 2 pillar
B.4. Compliance Requirements 10B4.1 Suppliers as a minimum should meet the requirements of local and national laws related to environmental standards. 10B4.2.Where it is a legal requirement, suppliers must be able to demonstrate that they have the relevant valid permits including for use and disposal of resources e.g. water, waste etc. 10.B4.3. The supplier shall be aware of their end client’s environmental standards/code requirements and have a system in place to monitor their performance against these. B4. Guidance for Observations 10B4.4. Suppliers should have completed the appropriate section of the SAQ and made it available to the auditor. 10B4.5. Suppliers should have an environmental policy, covering their environmental impact, which is communicated to all appropriate parties, including its own suppliers. 10B4.6. Suppliers shall be aware of the significant environmental impact of their site and its processes. 10B4.7. The site should measure its impacts, including continuous recording and regular reviews of use and discharge of natural resources e.g. energy use, water use (see 4-pillar audit report and audit checks for details). 10B4.8. Suppliers shall seek to make continuous improvements in their environmental performance. 10B4.9. Suppliers shall have available for review any environmental certifications or any environmental management systems documentation 10B4.10. Suppliers should have a nominated individual responsible for co-ordinating the site’s efforts to improve environmental performance. 10B.4.11. Has the site recently been subject to (or pending) any fines/prosecutions for noncompliance to environmental regulations. Note for auditors and readers. This environment section is intended to take not more than 0.25 auditor days. It is an assessment only and the main requirement is to establish whether a site is meeting applicable environmental laws and/or has any certifications or environmental management systems in place. Following this assessment the client/supplier may decide a full environmental audit is required (see also best practice guidance/environment and guidance for auditor)
Evidence of Compliance and Current Status Please Note: include evidence examined & description of current status.
Documents checked & comments:
Checked environmental measurements dated 17.09.2013 regarding all significant environmental aspects (Noise – PM10 – TSP – industrial waste analysis )
The factory had established the protection policy.
Checked the environmental register covered the period Nov.2012 till the date. Description of current status:
The company was comply with the Egyptian Environmental Laws # 04/2004, 09/2009 and their associated decrees
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Non-compliance: Nil
1. Description of non-compliance: Nil
NC against ETI/Additional Elements NC against Local Local law or ETI /Additional Elements requirement: Nil Recommended corrective action: Nil
Objective evidence observed: Nil
Observation
Description of observation: Nil Local law or ETI/Additional elements requirements: NIL Comments: NIL
Objective evidence observed: NIL
Good examples observed: NIL
Description of Good Example (GE):
Objective Evidence Observed: Nil
Environmental Analysis (Site declaration only – this has not been verified by auditor. Please state units in all cases below.)
Criteria Current year: Please state period: ______________
Previous Year: Please state period: ___________
Electricity Usage: Kw/hrs
N/A N/A
Gas Usage: Kw/hrs
N/A N/A
Renewable Energy Usage: Kw/hrs
N/A N/A
Has site completed any carbon Footprint Analysis?
Yes No Yes No
Water Sources Please list all places.
Water Volume Used
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(m³)
Water Discharged : Please list all places.
Water Volume Discharged: (m³)
Water Volume Recycled: (m³)
Total waste Produced (please state units)
Waste to Landfill: (please state units)
Total Product Produced (please state units)
10C: Business Ethics – 4-Pillar Audit To be completed for a 4-Pillar SMETA Audit
10C. Guidance for “Observations” 10C.1. Suppliers should have completed the appropriate section of the SAQ and have made it available to the auditor. 10C.2. The supplier should have received and acknowledged- preferably in writing – the Business Ethics policy of the auditor/audit company. 10C.3. Suppliers shall seek to conduct their business ethically without bribery, corruption, or any type of fraudulent Business Practice. 10C.4. Suppliers shall be aware of any applicable laws, their end client’s Business Ethics standards/code requirements and have a system in place to monitor their performance against these. 10C.5. Supplier should have a Business Ethics policy concerning bribery, corruption, or unethical Business Practice. This should be clearly communicated to all relevant parties. 10C.6. Suppliers should have a designated person responsible for implementing standards concerning Business Ethics 10C.7. Suppliers should have a transparent system in place for confidentially reporting, and dealing with unethical Business Ethics without fear of reprisals towards the reporter 10C.8. Suppliers should ensure that the staff whose job roles carry a higher level of risk in the area of ethical Business Practice e.g. sales, purchasing, logistics are trained on what action to take in the event of an issue arising in their area. Note for auditors and readers. This Business Ethics section is intended to take not more than 0.25 auditor days. It is an assessment not an audit and the main requirement is to gather information on the relevant Business Ethics issues in a supply chain. All findings will be recorded as observations not Non- Compliances and the data collected will allow the membership to define appropriate standards over time as part of a continuous review process.
Evidence of Compliance and Current Status Please Note: include evidence examined & description of current status.
Documents checked & comments: Checked anti bribery / corruption policy and found communicated to all relevant parties.
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Reviewing the SAQ found completed Description of current status:
The company comply with Sedex / Unilever requirements
Observation
Description of observation: NIL Local law or ETI/Additional elements requirement: NIL Comments: NIL
Objective evidence observed: NIL
Good examples observed: NIL
Description of Good Example (GE): NIL
Objective Evidence Observed: NIL
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Worker Interview Summary
Worker Interview Summary
A: Were workers aware of the audit? Yes No
B: Were workers aware of the code? Yes No
C: Number of group interviews: Please specify number and size of groups. Please see BPG
4 group of 5
D: Number of individual interviews Please see BPG
Male: 6 Female: 0
E: Number of interviewed workers Please see BPG
Male: 20 Female: 0
F: Interviews were done in private and the confidentiality of the interview process was communicated to the workers?
Yes No
G: In general, what was the attitude of the workers towards their workplace?
Favourable Non-favourable Indifferent
H: What was the most common worker complaint?
Good management attitude and free transportation.
I: What did the workers like the most about working at this site?
nil
J: Any additional comment(s) regarding interviews:
Nil
Agency Workers (workers sourced from a local agent who are not directly paid by the site)
A: Number of agencies used (average):
NA
B: Were agency workers’ age/pay/hours included within scope of this audit
Yes No
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Other findings
Other Findings Outside the Scope of the Code
NIL
Community Benefits (Please list below any specific community benefits that the site management stated that they were involved in, for example, HIV programme, education, sports facilities)
Donation for some of the charity associations and NGO.
Summer training for the students
Training for some of the Arabic and African technicians.
Appendix 1
Comparison between ETI code and Customer's Supplier's Code. Any areas where a site complies with the Customer's Supplier Code, but not with the ETI code are discussed at the audit close out meeting and recorded on the CAPR. Note to supplier "for this customer it may not be necessary to complete corrective actions where NC's DO NOT meet the ETI code, but DO meet your customer's code. If the
audit is shared with other customers who work to the ETI code or an equivalent international standard, corrective actions will be necessary."
NOTE: The provisions of the ETI base Code constitute minimum and not maximum standards, and this code should not be used to prevent companies from exceeding these standards. Companies applying the ETI Base Code are expected to comply with national and other applicable law and, where the provisions of law and the ETI Base Code address the same subject, to apply that provision which affords the greater protection.
Instruction to Audit Company: fill in the relevant clauses from the Customer Supplier Code - where applicable.
ETI Code Customer's Supplier Code equivalent
ETI 1. Employment is freely chosen ETI 1. Employment is freely chosen
1.1. There is no forced, bonded or involuntary prison labour. 1.2. Workers are not required to lodge "deposits" or their identity papers with their employer and are free to leave their employer after reasonable notice.
Non-Discrimination The Supplier shall not discriminate in hiring and employment practices on the grounds of criteria such as of race, colour, religion, sex, age, physical ability, national origin, or sexual orientation.
ETI 2. Freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining are respected
ETI 2. Freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining are respected
2.1. Workers, without distinction, have the right to join or form trade unions of their own choosing and to bargain
Freedom of association and collective bargaining
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collectively. 2.2. The employer adopts an open attitude towards the activities of trade unions and their organisational activities. 2.3. Workers representatives are not discriminated against and have access to carry out their representative functions in the workplace. 2.4. Where the right to freedom of association and collective bargaining is restricted under law, the employer facilitates, and does not hinder, the development of parallel means for independent and free association and bargaining.
Unless prevented by governmental policies or norms, Suppliers should grant their employees the right to Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining.
ETI 3. Working conditions are safe and hygienic ETI 3. Working conditions are safe and hygienic
3.1. A safe and hygienic working environment shall be provided, bearing in mind the prevailing knowledge of the industry and of any specific hazards. Adequate steps shall be taken to prevent accidents and injury to health arising out of, associated with, or occurring in the course of work, by minimising, so far as is reasonably practicable, the causes of hazards inherent in the working environment. 3.2. Workers shall receive regular and recorded health and safety training, and such training shall be repeated for new or reassigned workers. 3.3. Access to clean toilet facilities and to potable water, and, if appropriate, sanitary facilities for food storage shall be provided. 3.4. Accommodation, where provided, shall be clean, safe, and meet the basic needs of the workers. 3.5. The company observing the code shall assign responsibility for health and safety to a senior management representative.
Workplace Environment The Supplier shall provide employees with safe and healthy working and, where provided, safe housing conditions. As a minimum, potable drinking water, adequate sanitation, fire exits and essential safety equipment, access to emergency medical care, appropriately lit and equipped work stations must be provided. In addition, facilities must be constructed and maintained in accordance with the standards set by applicable codes and ordinances.
ETI 4. Child labour shall not be used ETI 4. Child labour shall not be used
4.1. There shall be no new recruitment of child labour. 4.2. Companies shall develop or participate in and contribute to policies and programmes which provide for the transition of any child found to be performing child labour to enable her or him to attend and remain in quality education until no longer a child; “child” and “child labour” being defined in the appendices. 4.3. Children and young persons under 18 shall not be employed at night or in hazardous conditions. 4.4. These policies and procedures shall conform to the provisions of the relevant ILO standards.
Child labour The use of child labour by the Supplier is strictly prohibited. Child labour refers to work that is mentally, physically, socially, morally dangerous or harmful for children, or improperly interferes with their schooling needs
ETI 5. Living wages are paid ETI 5. Living wages are paid
5.1. Wages and benefits paid for a standard working week meet, at a minimum, national legal standards or
Compensation The Supplier’s employees must be provided with
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industry benchmark standards, whichever is higher. In any event wages should always be enough to meet basic needs and to provide some discretionary income. 5.2. All workers shall be provided with written and understandable Information about their employment conditions in respect to wages before they enter employment and about the particulars of their wages for the pay period concerned each time that they are paid. 5.3. Deductions from wages as a disciplinary measure shall not be permitted nor shall any deductions from wages not provided for by national law be permitted without the expressed permission of the worker concerned. All disciplinary measures should be recorded.
wages and benefits that comply with applicable laws and binding collective agreements, including those pertaining to overtime work and other premium pay arrangements.
ETI 6. Working Hours are not excessive ETI 6. Working Hours are not excessive
6.1. Working hours comply with national laws and benchmark industry standards, whichever affords greater protection. 6.2. In any event, workers shall not on a regular basis be required to work in excess of 48 hours per week and shall be provided with at least one day off for every 7 day period on average. Overtime shall be voluntary, shall not exceed 12 hours per week, shall not be demanded on a regular basis and shall always be compensated at a premium rate.
Working hours The Supplier must ensure that its employees work in compliance with all applicable laws and mandatory industry standards pertaining to the number of hours and days worked. In the event of conflict between a statute and a mandatory industry standard, the Supplier must comply with the one taking precedence under national law.
ETI 7. No discrimination is practised ETI 7. No discrimination is practised
There is no discrimination in hiring, compensation, access to training, promotion, termination or retirement based on race, caste, national origin, religion, age, disability, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, union membership or political affiliation.
Non-Discrimination The Supplier shall not discriminate in hiring and employment practices on the grounds of criteria such as of race, colour, religion, sex, age, physical ability, national origin, or sexual orientation.
ETI 8. Regular employment is provided ETI 8. Regular employment is provided
8.1. To every extent possible work performed must be on the basis of recognised employment relationship established through national law and practice. 8.2. Obligations to employees under labour or social security laws and regulations arising from the regular employment relationship shall not be avoided through the use of labour-only contracting, sub-contracting, or home-working arrangements, or through apprenticeship schemes where there is no real intent to impart skills or provide regular employment, nor shall any such obligations be avoided through the excessive use of fixed-term contracts of employment.
ETI 9. No harsh or inhumane treatment is allowed ETI 9. No harsh or inhumane treatment is allowed
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Physical abuse or discipline, the threat of physical abuse, sexual or other harassment and verbal abuse or other forms of intimidation shall be prohibited.
Prison and forced labour The Supplier must under no circumstances use or in any other way benefit from forced or compulsory labour. Likewise, the use of labour under any form of indentured servitude is prohibited, as is the use of physical punishment, confinement, threats of violence or other forms of harassment or abuse as a method of discipline or control. The Supplier shall not utilize factories or production facilities that force work to be performed by unpaid or indentured labourers, nor shall the Supplier contract for the manufacture of products with subcontractors that engage in such practices or utilize such facilities. Where a Supplier is using labourers who are in an official prison rehabilitation scheme, such an arrangement is not considered a breach of the Code.
SMETA Extra Sections for 4 Pillar Audit: SMETA Extra Sections for 4 Pillar Audit:
Environment Section Environment Section
D1. Suppliers as a minimum shall meet the requirements of local and national laws related to environmental standards. D2. Suppliers shall seek to make continuous improvements in their environmental performance. D3. The supplier shall be aware of their end client’s environmental standards/code requirements and have a system in place to monitor their performance against these. D4. Suppliers shall have available for review any environmental certifications or any environmental management systems documentation. D5. Suppliers should be aware of the significant environmental impacts of their site and its processes. D6. Suppliers should have an environmental policy, covering its environmental impacts, which are communicated to all appropriate parties, including their own suppliers. D7. Suppliers should have a nominated individual responsible for coordinating the site’s efforts to improve environmental performance. D8. Where appropriate suppliers must be able to demonstrate that they have the relevant valid permits for use and disposal of resources e.g. water, waste, etc.
The Supplier must operate with care for the environment and ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations in the country where products or services are manufactured or delivered.
Business Ethics Section
E1. As a minimum, suppliers must comply with the requirements of local and national laws and regulations
Improper Advantage In all its activities, the Supplier must never,
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in the area of business integrity. E2. Suppliers shall seek to conduct their business ethically without bribery, corruption or any other type of fraudulent or unfair business practice. E3. Suppliers shall be aware of their end client’s business integrity standards/code requirements and have a system in place to monitor their performance against these. E4. Suppliers should have a business integrity policy concerning bribery, corruption or unethical business practice. This should be clearly communicated to all relevant parties. E5. Suppliers should have a transparent system in place for confidentially reporting, and dealing with, unethical Business Ethics, without fear of reprisals towards the reporter.
directly or through intermediaries, offer or promise any personal or improper advantage in order to obtain or retain a business or other advantage from a third Party, whether public or private. Nor must the Supplier accept any such advantage in return for any preferential treatment of a third Party. Compliance with applicable laws and regulations The Supplier must comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
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main gate Production plant
Production units
Company’s licenses
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Management certificates
Attendance sheet Pay roll In/ Out
Hazards Waste Contract Overhead crane inspection certificate
Env. Measurement report
Workers ‘ files
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Policies
Criminal report Birth certificate Application form
ID Work permit
Fire fighting equipments
Finger print Complaints and suggestions box 1st Aids
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