SAI Global to certify Woolworths-branded products

Global risk management provider SAI Global has been reappointed as a certification body of the Woolworths Supplier Excellence (WSE) Program for the global network of suppliers of Woolworths home-branded products.

The WSE program provides standards and criteria for suppliers of Woolworths-branded products to ensure that food and non-food branded products are safe, of consistent quality and responsibly sourced.

As part of the program, the WSE Standard requires suppliers to focus on factory and production practices and areas that cause impact to consumers.

The SAI Global reappointment is for a second term for three years with the potential to extend for up to two more years.

With the continuation of its audit services for WSE, SAI Global will provide supply chain compliance verification across the entire Woolworths supply network — from primary production through to supply and distribution networks. It will audit suppliers to the WSE Standard in the areas of manufactured foods, value-add produce, value-add meat, poultry and seafood, dairy products and non-food consumer products. It will deliver audits globally to Woolworths suppliers in Australia, New Zealand, the Pacific Islands, Europe, the Americas, the Middle East and Africa.

SAI Global was first approved as a WSE Certification Body in 2015, a contract that extended for five years. Previously, SAI Global provided audit services to Woolworths for 15 years.

Kim Jenkins, Group COO at SAI Global, said the company is thrilled to continue its partnership with Woolworths.

“We have a highly skilled team of auditors who have extensive experience across all aspects of food and non-food supply chains and the growing importance of responsible sourcing and environmental sustainability,” Jenkins said.

“Our ongoing support of the program will help Woolworths guarantee it can deliver to the highest quality and safety practices.”

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