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Buyer Code of Conduct (COC)

Overview

Global brands and retailers require their suppliers to comply with their Buyer Code of Conduct (COC) to ensure ethical labor practices, safe working conditions, and environmental responsibility across the supply chain.

Quality Assured Business Solutions (QABS) helps factories and exporters understand, implement, and comply with buyer-specific codes of conduct, ensuring audit readiness and long-term compliance success.


What Is a Buyer Code of Conduct?

A Buyer Code of Conduct defines the minimum standards that suppliers must follow related to:

  • Labour & human rights

  • Health & safety at workplace

  • Working hours & wages

  • Child labour & forced labour prevention

  • Environmental protection

  • Ethical business practices

  • Legal & regulatory compliance

Compliance with buyer COC is mandatory for suppliers working with international brands and retailers.


Our Buyer COC Support Services

QABS provides complete support for buyer-specific compliance requirements, including:

  • Buyer requirement review & interpretation

  • Gap analysis against buyer COC

  • Policy & procedure development

  • Factory documentation & records setup

  • Worker & management training

  • Legal & labour law compliance guidance

  • Internal audits & mock assessments

  • Corrective Action Plan (CAP) implementation

  • Final buyer audit preparation & support


Buyer-Specific Compliance

We support compliance for brand-specific and retailer-specific codes, ensuring suppliers meet each buyer’s expectations without confusion or delays.

Our consultants help factories align with:

  • Buyer social & ethical standards

  • Workplace health & safety requirements

  • Environmental & sustainability protocols

  • Security & operational controls


Our Compliance Approach

1️⃣ Understand buyer requirements
2️⃣ Conduct detailed factory gap analysis
3️⃣ Prepare required documentation
4️⃣ Implement systems & procedures
5️⃣ Train workers and management
6️⃣ Conduct internal audits
7️⃣ Support final buyer assessment


Benefits of Buyer COC Compliance

✔ Buyer approval & long-term business relationships
✔ Reduced audit findings & re-audits
✔ Improved working conditions
✔ Strong legal & compliance framework
✔ Enhanced brand reputation


Who Needs Buyer Code of Conduct Compliance?

  • Export-oriented manufacturers

  • Garment & textile factories

  • Leather & footwear units

  • Handicrafts & accessories suppliers

  • Factories supplying to global brands


Why Choose QABS?

✔ Deep understanding of buyer expectations
✔ Practical, factory-level implementation
✔ Strong audit preparation & follow-up
✔ Proven compliance success record


Prepare for Buyer Audits with Confidence

Ensure your factory meets buyer code of conduct requirements with expert guidance from QABS.

Contact us today for buyer compliance support.