Unveiling the Truth About Factory Audits for Water Cup Manufacturers? Nestlé Audit Edition

Every cup has a story, and life has its warmth. Hello everyone, welcome to "Dong Dong's Cup Talk" Recently, our factory passed the Walmart factory audit, a new certification following previous audits by Starbucks, BMW, Huawei, Midea, https://www.zhanyict.com/en/ProductsDetail-VB-10503.htmlNestlé, and BSCI. This marks another new beginning for our factory. Among the inquiries we've received, many have expressed interest in learning about factory audits. Recently, we invited Director Li Jing, who is specifically responsible for audit matters at our factory, to share her insights despite her busy schedule. The following content is based on Director Li's narration, compiled by me. Due to the extensive information, it will be divided into multiple independent articles for sharing.

Hello everyone, I'm Li Jing, and I've been working at this factory for fifteen years. Starting as a quality inspector on the production line to now overseeing factory audit affairs, I've personally witnessed the factory's journey from its inception to becoming a supplier for multiple international brands. https://www.zhanyict.com/en/ProductsDetail-VB-10503.htmlOur factory primarily produces stainless steel insulated cups and various plastic water bottles. We have multiple departments, including Administration, Quality Inspection, Design, Business, Finance, General Affairs, Human Resources, Technology, Product Development, Mold Manufacturing, Injection Molding, Metalworking, Packaging, and Warehouse. Over the years, I've led my team to successfully pass numerous factory audits, including those for Starbucks, Walmart, Nestlé, and BSCI. Today, I'd like to share the detailed content of these audits, hoping to help those new to factory audits avoid unnecessary detours.

4. Nestlé Factory Audit

The Nestlé factory audit emphasizes quality safety and social responsibility, aiming to ensure products comply with food safety standards and protect employees' rights.

Audit Content: This includes the quality management system (e.g., HACCP), employee rights (such as overtime pay, health and safety), https://www.zhanyict.com/en/ProductsDetail-VB-10503.htmland environmental management. The human rights assessment checks dormitory conditions and medical facilities to ensure no forced labor.

Rectification Opportunities After Failure: Typically, two rectification opportunities are granted. After the initial failure, a deadline is set for improvements; https://www.zhanyict.com/en/ProductsDetail-VB-10503.htmlif the second attempt fails, cooperation may be terminated.

Case Study: A factory initially failed because its foodcontact materials did not meet standards but passed after switching suppliers.

Costs: Thirdparty assistance fees are approximately ¥40,000 ¥70,000.

Total Investment: The total investment ranges from ¥200,000 to ¥300,000, https://www.zhanyict.com/en/ProductsDetail-VB-10503.htmlcovering upgrades to quality systems and employee welfare.

Standards and Focus Areas: Based on the Nestlé Supplier Code of Conduct, the audit places greater emphasis on quality safety and employee health.