Buyer planning template • Prepared 14 September 2026 • Not a certification or a completed audit
Supplier: ____________________ Site: ____________________
Product / market: ____________________ Audit date: ____________________
Auditor: ____________________ Decision owner: ____________________
Score 0 = missing or contradictory evidence; 1 = partial evidence or open actions; 2 = verified against the agreed requirement. Use N/A only with a recorded reason. Click blank cells to enter notes, then print or save as PDF to retain entries. Changes are not saved automatically.
| No. | Check | Score / N/A | Evidence, finding, owner and deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chinese legal entity | ||
| 2 | Seller and payment recipient | ||
| 3 | Actual manufacturing site | ||
| 4 | SKU-specific processes | ||
| 5 | Capacity and schedule | ||
| 6 | Quality records and corrective actions | ||
| 7 | Material traceability | ||
| 8 | Product test reports and laboratory scope | ||
| 9 | Social audit evidence | ||
| 10 | Approved reference sample | ||
| 11 | Incoming and in-process controls | ||
| 12 | Rejected goods and rework | ||
| 13 | Packaging and barcode controls | ||
| 14 | Subcontracting and tooling ownership | ||
| 15 | Inspection access and payment conditions |
Points: ____ Applicable checks: ____
Score percentage = points ÷ (2 × applicable checks) × 100 = ____%
Unresolved hold points: ________________________________________
Required closure evidence: ____________________________________
Decision and approval date: ___________________________________
No numerical score overrides identity or beneficiary uncertainty, forged records, hidden subcontracting, serious unaddressed safety or labour concerns, or refusal of required inspection access. Document resolution before the payment decision. No universal pass threshold is proposed.
For the full guide, see the accompanying article prepared for Petlland.