Second Party Audits

Second Party Audits are compliance audits of a business's requirements as applied by a third-party organization (e.g., a supplier). They are typically conducted to determine whether the supplier can meet existing or proposed contractual requirements.

Businesses aiming for continuous improvement must monitor and manage risks related to quality, environment, safety and health, food safety and hygiene, etc. These risks extend to the suppliers and subcontractors of the business, making supplier control essential to ensure their compliance with the business's requirements concerning identified risks.

Second Party Audits are conducted based on the following criteria:

• the requirements and expectations of the business,
• applicable legal and regulatory requirements,
• best practices and recognized standards.

By monitoring and controlling suppliers, the business ensures that quality criteria are met and maintained, as suppliers are required to continuously meet and improve the quality characteristics of the product or service that have been contractually defined. As a result, the brand of a business is protected and enhanced as all set quality criteria are satisfied. The strategy, vision, and values of the business are verified throughout its supply chain as its supplier network achieves the expected level of efficiency and focuses on a path of continuous improvement.

Second Party Audits conducted by certification organizations like TÜV CYPRUS provide businesses with the benefit of impartiality and objectivity, as well as reducing the use of internal resources, thereby lowering the final cost of audits.

TÜV CYPRUS has the necessary knowledge and experience in conducting Second Party Audits. Our auditors are able to ensure transparency and impartiality in the iaudit processes. Collaborating with TÜV CYPRUS ensures that the business and its suppliers maintain and improve quality in the supply chain, while also saving valuable time and resources.