Common use of Supplier Audit Clause in Contracts

Supplier Audit. 6.3.1. GW is required to establish Quality Agreements with its API and non-active raw starting material suppliers. GW shall provide copies of Quality Agreements with its suppliers, on request, to NOVARTIS. 6.3.2. GW shall perform supplier audits, and consecutive follow up audits, and provide copies of audit reports on request to NOVARTIS as part of the supplier qualification programme during audit by NOVARTIS. 6.3.3. As part of an audit programme, GW is responsible to audit the suppliers to verify the supply chain integrity including an assessment of the supplier’s supplier qualification programme and proof of pedigree of Supply Chain to the main manufacturer and material transport conditions. These audits shall be performed to ensure Supply Chain Integrity and should also cover security. In response to the audit observations, GW is responsible to ensure that corrective action plans are created and implemented by the supplier.