4. Experience – Labor & Ethics; Forced Labor
Auditors must have the required experience to be approved to conduct EICC audits. This experience
may include education.
Labor & Ethics “Lead Auditor”
One of the following pathways must be met for approval as a Labor & Ethics Lead Auditor:
Pathway 1 – Work Experience Only:
At least six years of work experience as an Auditor or work similar to an Auditor, or
managing Auditors and/or involvement in auditing processes
At least two of those years must be spent conducting Labor & Ethics audits
Participation in at least 25 audits focused on Labor & Ethics in the previous 24 months
Pathway 2 – Work Experience and Education:
A combination of at least six years of experience and relevant education, which may include
one of the following:
4-year university/college degree plus two years auditing experience
3-year university/college degree plus three years auditing experience
2-year university/college degree plus four years auditing experience
At least two years conducting Labor & Ethics audits
Participation in at least 25 audits focused on Labor & Ethics in the previous 24 months
NOTE: Relevant education includes study in a closely related field (Human
Resources Management, Ethics, Legal/Lawyer, etc.)
Or a valid EICC IRCA Lead Auditor Certification for Labor and Ethics
Labor & Ethics “Auditor”
One of the following pathways must be met for approval as a Labor & Ethics Auditor:
Pathway 1 – Work Experience Only:
At least four years of work experience as an Auditor or work similar to an Auditor, or
managing Auditors or auditing processes
At least two of those years must be spent conducting Labor & Ethics audits
Participation in at least 25 audits focused on Labor & Ethics in the previous 24 months
Pathway 2 – Work Experience and Education:
A combination of at least four years of experience and relevant education, which may
include one of the following:
3-year relevant university/college degree plus one year of auditing experience
2-year relevant university/college degree plus two years of auditing experience
At least one of those years must be spent conducting Labor & Ethics audits
Participation in at least 25 audits focused on Labor & Ethics in the previous 24 months
NOTE: Relevant education includes study in a closely related field ( Human
Resources Management, Ethics, Legal/Lawyer, etc.).
Or a valid EICC IRCA Auditor Certification for Labor and Ethics
Labor & Ethics “Provisional Auditor”
The following experience must be in place for approval as a Labor & Ethics Provisional Auditor:
At least two years of work experience as an Auditor or work similar to an Auditor, or
managing Auditors or auditing processes
At least one of those years must be spent conducting Labor & Ethics audits
Either (i) Participation in at least 15 audits focused on Labor & Ethics in the previous 24 months or
(ii) Observe three EICC VAP/CMA/AMA audits and be observed in three EICC VAP/CMA/AMA
audits in the previous 24 months.
Or a valid EICC IRCA Provisional Auditor Certification for Labor and Ethics
Forced Labor “Lead Auditor”
One of the following pathways must be met for approval as a Forced Labor Lead Auditor:
Pathway 1 – Work Experience Only:
At least six years of work experience as an Auditor or work similar to an Auditor, or
managing Auditors and/or involvement in auditing processes
At least two of those years must be spent conducting Labor & Ethics audits
Currently an approved EICC Lead Auditor for Labor and Ethics