The addendum is developed to help companies with their COVID-19 mitigation efforts, while reducing audit fatigue by assessing COVID-19 Safety Control requirements during regular certification scheme audits.
The COVID-19 Safety Control Program covers all the key elements of the WHO guidelines and those of other recognized bodies including:
- Management Commitment, Involvement and Implementation
- GMP Personnel Practice
- Social Distancing and Illness Reporting
- Cleaning and Sanitation Policies – Utensils, Equipment, and Contact Surfaces
- Additional Risk Prevention for Viral Cross-Contamination
- Crisis Management & Business Continuity Planning
Upon successful completion, SGS will issue a COVID-19 Safety Control certificate along with a full report of findings.
The Program has been designed to be easily adapted to meet individual requirements and can also be delivered as a stand-alone audit. A surveillance option is also available with a certificate issued for identifying ongoing compliance. The content and frequency of the audits can be customized to incorporate local regulatory or client-specific requirements.
To request for the COVID-19 Addendum to be conducted alongside your next scheduled audit, please inform your SGS local contact at the time of scheduling. Alternatively, you can have the audit as soon as possible as a standalone program.
