Supplier Audits
Auditing Services
Ensuring that raw material supply chain meets safety, quality, and ethical standards in order to continuously produce safe and quality products
For any food production organisation, suppliers are an extension of your brand. Inefficient and control measures of raw material suppliers may lead to weak links that can result in regulatory non-compliance, food safety risks, inconsistent product quality and eventually irreparable reputational brand damage. VGL Dimensions provides independent, impartial supplier audit services to assess and mitigate the risk of external partners and suppliers that all required raw material criterion such as standards and protect public health in protected.
Whether the organisation is in collaboration with local food producing farms or international food processors, our service output provides the required confidence that meet organisational goals related to food product safety, ethical production practices, trusted product quality attributes, sustainable and reliable supply chain.
Services We Offer
Comprehensive Supplier Audits for Local and Global Compliance
Ensuring food safety, quality, and regulatory alignment through tailored assessments and hands-on support, our audits include:
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On-site or remote supplier audits with special focus on:
- Food safety management system (HACCP, GMP, hygiene practices)
- Product quality management system
- Regulatory compliance levers (e.g. Régulation R.638, Certification and Codex Alimentarius requirement)
- Traceability and recall systems readiness
- Environmental, social, and company safety and quality culture
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Audit criteria based on:
- Customer specific specifications
- South African regulatory requirements related to food safety and quality
- International standards that comply with global requirements (e.g. GFSI, BRCGS, ISO 22000)
- Gap analysis of food production processes with measurable outcomes and food safety risk indicators
- Post food safety and quality audit support: Recommendations and corrective action plans, follow-ups, supplier mentoring and, on the job, coaching for production stuff to comply to various standards.
We Serve
Supporting manufacturers, retailers, exporters, and service providers
Food manufacturers and processors
National and regional retail groups
Exporters and importers of food products
Distribution hubs and cold chain operators
Franchise restaurant groups and QSR brands
Why It Matters
Strengthening Supply Chains Through Proactive Supplier Audits
Modern food businesses are held accountable for food handling practices of their suppliers. Our supplier audits provide clarity in order to:
- Identify compliance risks early
- Support supplier development and improvement
- Maintain consistency and trust across all product batches
- Meet the requirements of regulators and consumers
- Reduce the risk of product recalls, nonconforming products, rejections
Why VGL Dimensions?
Tailored for local realities, trusted for international standards.
- We are independent and ethically uphold confidentiality and impartiality
- We adapt to sector, standards and country-specific needs
- We offer scalable food safety and quality audit programmes — from small suppliers to global partners
- We use of compatible food safety and quality audit tools that are developed for the South African regulatory context, yet benchmarked to meet the requirements of global food safety standards
Send Us A Message
Do you have any questions about our fact-finding risk assessment service?
At VGL Dimensions, we pride ourselves on delivering tailored, high-quality solutions to meet your unique needs. Reach out to our team today to learn how we can support your business with excellence and precision.