2. Audit Firm Information
EICC audits are open to all EICC-approved audit companies for EICC VAP audits that meet and agree to
follow the EICC Code. VAP audits are assigned based on availability of the Auditors, quality of previous
audits, and cost. In addition, a preference is given to local Auditors (as opposed to Auditors who must “fly
in” to do audits).
Audit Firms that participate in the EICC program must:
? Agree to the contract provided in the audit scheduling process
? Have the required insurance
? Commit to requiring and enforcing ethical behavior with their Auditors
? Pledge to confidentiality
? Be accredited by another accreditation body (ISO accreditation from various accreditation
councils) by Jan. 1, 2019
? Perform at least 20 VAP audits in each calendar year
? Maintain at least 20 EICC-approved auditors within the audit firm
? For a new audit firm, have a minimum of 10 qualified EICC Lead Auditors (minimum of 5 each for
Labor Ethics and EHS), increasing to 15 qualified auditors at the start of the third year and 25
qualified auditors at the start of the fifth year
In certain cases, audit firms may be suspended or terminated due to issues with their individual
auditors. For CMA and AMA audits, EICC members have the responsibility to ensure that the Auditors
appointed are EICC-approved Auditors.