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This resource was published on 31 August 2023

PSCI Bylaws

Organisational Information

Bylaws of the Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Initiative. Last updated in September 2021.

This resource was published on 20 September 2022

PSCI Maturity Models Video

Organisational Information Video

The PSCI is pleased to introduce the Maturity Models in this informative video. The Maturity Models are a very useful tool for suppliers to evaluate their current practices and plot a course for improvement. They allow users to evaluate their company practices against the PSCI Principles and signpost the user to the resources needed to progress.

This resource was published on 30 August 2021

Taking Part In A PSCI Audit

A clear process has been defined to ensure PSCI Audits are consistent and rigorous. A suite of tools are available to support and guide through the process. Follow the link to read more about:

  • Key Audit Resources
  • Supplier Categories
  • How to Get Started
  • What's in Scope
  • What's Involved
  • Audit Program
This resource was published on 30 August 2021

Approved Audit Firms

In order to ensure quality and integrity, PSCI Audits are carried out either by qualified internal auditors working at PSCI member companies or by professional and independent third party audit firms.

PSCI has approved fifteen professional, independent third party audit firms to perform PSCI Audits.

  • Audit Program
This resource was published on 17 March 2021

Supplier Self-Initiated Audit Brochure (For Suppliers)

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Supplier Self-initiated Audit Programme (SSIA) is a pilot programme led by PSCI Audit Committee to encourage suppliers to take a proactive, risk-based approach and self-initiate PSCI audits for their facilities.

With the pilot programme this year, the PSCI will pay for a new Supplier Self-initiated Audit of the supplier facility. The audit should be completed by a PSCI approved audit firm and shared with PSCI members on the Link. Any supplier to PSCI Member can apply to participate in SSIA.

This document for suppliers explains:

  • What is SSIA and the benefits
  • Who can participate and the requirements
  • How to conduct a SSIA

Members are welcome to share the brochure with suppliers you would like to see conducting a PSCI audit.

If you are interested in learning more about the programme, please contact Audit Committee Secretariat Blake Zheng for more information. Thank you.

  • Audit Program
This resource was published on 10 February 2021

Audit Finding Classification Examples

Organisational Information

This document provides a guidance for auditors to classify Critical-Major-Minor findings under all five PSCI principles. It is for guidance only and each organization can have its own interpretations.

It is intended to be a living document, which will be reviewed and updated regularly by SAQ/Audit and Audit Guidance sub team.

  • Audit Program
This resource was published on 28 January 2021

New Audit Firm Application Brochure

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For those interested in becoming PSCI approved audit partners, this document covers:

  • Document checklist
  • Application process
  • Re-initiating application if not approved for the first time

Last updated December 2020

  • Audit Program
This resource was published on 3 March 2020

Data Sharing Agreement

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Supplier Data Sharing Agreement (Last updated March 2024).
A Chinese version is now available.

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  • Audit Program
This resource was published on 17 December 2019

Global Dial-In Numbers (1:1 Member Calls)

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Please find the global dial-in numbers in the attached PDF.

We are looking forward to speaking with you.

This resource was published on 26 November 2019
The PSCI Principles

The PSCI Principles

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The 2023 revision of the PSCI Principles (PSCI Principles v3.0) was approved by the membership on Tuesday 23rd May 2023, at the Spring Meeting in Paris (France), and became effective immediately.

The PSCI Principles for Responsible Supply Chain Management set the standard for human rights, ethics, labor, health and safety, environment and related management systems.The Principles may be voluntarily supported by any business in the pharmaceutical industry.

  • Ethics
  • Human Rights & Labor
  • Health & Safety
  • Environment
  • Management Systems
This resource was published on 27 August 2019
PSCI SDG Mapping

PSCI SDG Mapping

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Graphic of PSCI SDG mapping. We recently mapped PSCI Principles and activities against the UN's Sustainable Development Goals. It was an interesting exercise, revealing where our missions align. We plan to build on this by applying the SDG framework in ongoing and future workstreams.

Click below to download the full graphic:

This resource was published on 5 July 2019
PSCI Introduction Presentation

PSCI Introduction Presentation

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This presentation summarises who we are as PSCI and includes an overview of:

  • PSCI members
  • PSCI leaders
  • PSCI Principles
  • Strategy 2024 - 2026
  • Strategic Pillars | Audit | Capability | Projects
  • Topic and Regional Teams

Latest version: January 2024

This resource was published on 4 July 2019

Audit Program Brochure

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This document gives a summary of the PSCI Audit Program and process and answers frequently asked questions including:

  • Why do we audit?
  • What are "Shared" Audits?
  • Who benefits from Shared Audits?
  • Initiating a PSCI Audit
  • What happens in a PSCI Audit?
  • Who carries out the audit?

Last updated December 2021

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  • Audit Program
This resource was published on 3 July 2019

PSCI Member Welcome Pack

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This PSCI Member Welcome Pack is for new members of the PSCI. It sign-posts important documents and resources and gives advice on how to become fully integrated into the organisation.

Last updated June 2023.

This resource was published on 8 May 2019

An Introduction To The PSCI - Video

Organisational Information Video

Over the past year the PSCI has gone from strength to strength, growing both in numbers and influence. In line with our growing reach, we have produced a short video explaining the work of the Initiative. We hope that members and stakeholders share this with their networks, and that it helps those unfamiliar with our work understand what we do.

The film is now also available with subtitles in the following languages, click on the links to view the videos on Vimeo:

This resource was published on 14 November 2018

Audit Sharing Platform Member User Guide

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This PSCI Audit Sharing Platform User Guide explains how to use the Audit Sharing Platform for members. The platform underpins the PSCI Audit Sharing Program. It is the platform for sharing audits with the PSCI membership.

Please refer to the PSCI Shared Audit Program Guidance for more information about the PSCI Audit Sharing Program.

  • Audit Program
This resource was published on 20 August 2018

PSCI Anti-Trust Statement EN CN

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PSCI Anti-trust Statement in English and Chinese

This resource was published on 11 July 2018

PSCI Member Audit Uploading Target

Organisational Information

This document defines the PSCI member audit uploading target.

Refreshed in March 2024 to align with the audit uploading expectations in the updated PSCI Strategy 2024 - 2026.

  • Audit Program
This resource was published on 17 January 2018

Strategy 2018-2020

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This is a short summary of the new strategy, and the process taken to achieve it.

This resource was published on 12 September 2017

PSCI Articles Of Incorporation

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PSCI Articles of Incorporation

This resource was published on 1 February 2016

Audit Sharing Platform Supplier User Guide

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This PSCI Audit Sharing Platform User Guide explains how to use the Audit Sharing Platform for suppliers. The platform underpins the PSCI Audit Sharing Program. It is the platform for sharing audits with the PSCI membership.

Please refer to the PSCI Shared Audit Program Guidance for more information about the PSCI Audit Sharing Program.

  • Audit Program
This resource was published on 6 January 2016

PSCI Membership Fees Structure

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This document explains the PSCI membership fees structure.

New version added: January 2024