Download EICC VAP 5.1 Code Interpretation Guidance

Archived edition 5.1. The original link is retained for reference; availability depends on the source website. For a new assessment, check the applicable VAP requirements and documents.

Original document

EICC VAP audit V5.1

Document contents by requirement area

A - Labor

• A1 - Freely Chosen Employment
• A2 - Young Workers
• A3 - Working Hours
• A4 - Wages and Benefits
• A5 - Humane Treatment
• A6 - Non-Discrimination
• A7 - Freedom of Association

B. HEALTH and SAFETY

• B1 - Occupational Safety
• B2 - Emergency Preparedness
• B3 - Occupational Injury and Illness
• B4 - Industrial Hygiene
• B5 - Physically Demanding Work
• B6 - Machine Safeguarding
• B7 - Sanitation, Food, and Housing
• B8 - Health and Safety Communication

C. ENVIRONMENTAL

• C1 - Environmental Permits and Reporting
• C2 - Pollution Prevention and Resource Reduction
• C3 - Hazardous Substances
• C4- Wastewater and Solid Waste
• C5 - Air Emissions
• C6 - Materials Restrictions
• C7 - Storm Water Management
• C8 - Energy Consumption and Greenhouse Gas Emissions

D. ETHICS

• D1 - Business Integrity
• D2 - No Improper Advantage
• D3 - Disclosure of Information
• D4 - Intellectual Property
• D5 - Fair Business, Advertising and Competition
• D6 - Protection of Identity and Non-Retaliation
• D7 - Responsible Sourcing of Minerals
• D8 -Privacy

E. MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

• E1 - Company Commitment
• E2 - Management Accountability and Responsibility
• E3 - Legal and Customer Requirements
• E4 - Risk Assessment and Risk Management
• E5 - Improvement Objectives
• E6 - Training
• E7 - Communication
• E8 - Worker Feedback and Participation
• E9 - Audits and Assessments
• E10 - Corrective Action Process
• E11 - Documentation and Records
• E12 - Supplier Responsibility

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