New Supplier Approval Log

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Supplier Information

Is this a new supplier of an existing product?
Is the new supplier's product an exact match to our existing product?
Describe the differences between the new supplier's product and our existing product.
Is this a new product for us?
Please provide a link to the new supplier's product.
Where is the new supplier located?
What is the new supplier's speed of response/ease of communication?
What is the new supplier's lead time?
What is the new supplier's pricing?
Does the new supplier have a diverse selection of products?
Is this supplier an existing supplier of other products for us?
What other product(s) does this supplier supply to us?
Has this supplier had any incidents reported on our CAPA or Non-Conformity logs in the past 12 months?
What was the non-conformity and/or incident?
Attach a summary of the new supplier's food safety controls (e.g., critical control points, process preventive controls, environmental monitoring programs, maintenance programs, etc.).

Approval

Does the product meet our Supplier & Ingredient Specifications?
Describe how the product does not meet our specifications.
Describe why we would use the product if it does not meeting our specifications.
Does the new supplier have a current passing GFSI-compliant audit?
Is it possible to obtain a current Letter of Guarantee or Certificate of Conformance from the new supplier?
Is this a new supplier of raw materials (i.e. sunflower seeds)?
Does the new supplier conform to good agricultural practices?
Why can't a current Letter of Guarantee of Certificate of Conformance be obtained?
Based upon a risk assessment (please attach risk assessment), is the new supplier low risk or high risk?
Do you recommend approval for the new supplier?
Why should the new supplier not be approved?

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