If risk assessment indicates that a site audit is required, the site must be audited before supply commences and then, according to an audit schedule.
Audits must be completed against a format which encompasses the principles of the Tesco Food Manufacturing Standard.
If a critical non-compliance is found at a site that is being audited prior to commencement of supply, then supply must not commence until the corrective action has been completed and verified.
If a critical non-compliance is found at a site that is an existing supplier, which could impact on Tesco products in the supply chain, Tesco must be informed immediately.
A copy of the audit report must be accessible on site with details of corrective actions.
Timescales and corrective actions must be agreed by both parties.
The completion of corrective actions must be verified within the agreed timescale.