Audits

Since 2015, a total of 4498 third-party audits have been conducted. Out of the total third-party audits conducted from 2015 until 2023, 46 023 findings were raised during audits as one audit can contain multiple findings.

The spotlight is on those who are not content with minimum compliance but are embracing a proactive approach, championing a best practice mindset.

In a world where accountability and ethical practices are gaining priority, it is heartening to witness producers not merely settling for the status quo. The spotlight is on those who are not content with minimum compliance but are embracing a proactive approach, championing a best practice mindset.

What does it mean to have a South African standard that is built on the principles of continuous improvement?

With a growing awareness and mounting pressure for the agricultural sector to address the numerous environmental challenges facing our planet, the industry has embarked on a journey towards enhancing its environmental sustainability. In South Africa, producers, packhouses, and processing facilities now have the opportunity to gradually progress towards environmental sustainability by collaborating with SIZA once… Continue reading The SIZA Environmental Pillar of Sustainability: A Step-by-Step Journey

In various circumstances, auditors may find it necessary to document specific information during audits with a video or voice recording, which can subsequently be incorporated into the audit report.

While it is understandable that businesses are highly occupied and face various challenges during this time, it is essential for audits to be conducted when the site is at its peak production.

The completion of corrective actions following an audit holds immense importance as it serves as evidence that the site is actively implementing improvements.

Audit firms and auditors are core stakeholders of the SIZA programme and valuable partners in compliance for all parties involved in the audit process.

Findings should be raised per code requirement as contained in the SIZA Standard, and it should not include multiple findings under one requirement.