To provide a consistent approach across all audits, LWG Assurance Services has issued a clarification on how supplier certification status is assessed. The key point is simple: during an audit, a supplier's status is determined by their listing on the LWG website at the time of your audit – not when the material was purchased. While there are limited concessions for exceptional circumstances, the best way to protect your audit outcome is to manage your supply chain proactively. Here are some things you can do:
• Regularly monitor your suppliers' certification status.
• Encourage suppliers to renew their certification before it expires.
Taking these simple steps can help safeguard the integrity of your LWG audit and avoid unnecessary complications.