A professional evaluation of potential suppliers will ensure that they possess the technical ability to produce merchandise that will meet expectations and requirements of the end customer. The importance of evaluating the technical and mechanical processes for production should not be underestimated

• Brings in valuable data that support buying decisions
  

Key elements of concern are child and forced labor, health & safety regulations, correct payment, tolerable working hours and the freedom of association

• SA 8000 / BSCI / Sedex / Client Code of Conducts are in our portfolio
• Evaluates, benchmarks and monitors workplace conditions
• Improves performance and working environment of
  manufacturers
• Enhances company image,
  reputation and corporate
  governance

C-TPAT is a US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) voluntary joint government-business initiative to build cooperative relationships that strengthen overall supply chain and border security.

C-TPAT recognizes that Customs can provide the highest level of security only through close cooperation with the ultimate owners of the supply chain, importers, carriers, brokers, warehouse operators, and manufacturers.

Cosmos will audit the manufacturers in regards to safety integrity. Fast Lane Eligibility Program at customs (US) may be applied following these:

Quality management systems (QMS) are a collection of business processes.

The focus is to achieve quality policy and quality objectives in line with clients' expectations and needs.

It is expressed through organizational structure, policies, procedures, processes and resources needed to implement quality management. Recently QMS has tended to converge with sustainability and transparency initiatives, as both investor and customer satisfaction and perceived quality is increasingly tied to these factors.