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This resource was published on 10 February 2025

SAQ & Audit Report Template (Abbreviated) (Excel Version) with import sheet

Template

EXCEL VERSION WITH IMPORT SHEET (FOR ONLINE SAQ ONLY)
PSCI Self Assessment Questionnaire and Audit Report Template for Service Providers & General Manufacturers with import sheet.

For optimum functionality, we recommend using the most up to date version Microsoft Excel. If you only have access to Excel 2003 or earlier, we recommend using the Word version of the SAQ.

To access the offline abbreviated SAQ template and full version history of the SAQ, follow this link.
Content version 8.0, simplified the Categorisation of Suppliers (Category A, B or C), removed/ added a few questions, rewording some questions, December 2021. Import sheet incorporated July 2023.
Content version 9.0, full review and update of the SAQ. Section names and all questions revised to reflect the updated PSCI Principles, September 2024. Import sheet incorporated December 2024.

Full version template for Core Suppliers, External Manufacturers, Component and Material Suppliers are also available and come in multiple languages: Excel version full.

Please note: Content version 9.0 is only currently available in English with translations to follow soon.

The previous version of the SAQ is currently available in the following languages:

  • Español | Spanish
  • 中文 (简体) | Chinese (simplified)
  • Português | Portuguese
  • 日本語 | Japanese

The following links provide SAQ Online instruction documents for:

  1. 3rd party auditors
  2. Members
  3. Suppliers
  • Audit Program
This resource was published on 17 February 2022

Updated PSCI Audit/SAQ Templates & Audit Guidance Third Party Auditors Webinar - Recording & Slides

Webinar

The Audit Committee has recently conducted a light refresh on the SAQ/Audit Excel template, and the Audit Guidance document. The new versions are now available on the Link.

This webinar covered the following topics:

  • Updates to the SAQ/Audit templates
  • Updates to the Audit Guidance documents
  • Latest news from Audit Committee, including plan to move the SAQ online
  • Q&A

We were delighted to be joined by:

  • Gavin Loveday, External Audit & Compliance Manager, Astrazeneca
  • Birgit Skuballa, Head of HSE Audit & Supplier Management, Bayer
  • Noemi Molnar, Global Vendor Financial Risk Manager, Roche.

The recording is available here.

The slides used during the webinar are available for download below.

This resource was published on 1 December 2021

SAQ & Audit Report Template (Full) (Excel Version)

Template

EXCEL VERSION
PSCI Self Assessment Questionnaire and Audit Report Template for Core Suppliers, External Manufacturers, Component and Material Suppliers

For optimum functionality, we recommend using the most up to date version Microsoft Excel. If you only have access to Excel 2003 or earlier, we recommend using the Word version of the SAQ.

Content Version 6, February 2019
Content Version 7, remote audit options added, October 2020
Content version 7.1, small technical fixes, including correctly referencing finding type on CAP tab, showing suppliers responses to topic areas that are not audited, May 2021
Content version 7.2, fix formating issue of finding classifications on the Company Specific Questions tab, June 2021
Content version 8.0, simplified the Categorisation of Suppliers (Category A, B or C), removed/ added a few questions, rewording some questions, December 2021
Content version 9.0, full review and update of the SAQ. Section names and all questions revised to reflect the updated PSCI Principles, September 2024.

Abbreviated version template for Service Providers & General Manufacturers are also available: Excel version.

The SAQ is currently available in the following languages:

  • Español | Spanish
  • 中文 (简体) | Chinese (simplified)
  • Português | Portuguese
  • 日本語 | Japanese
Select your preferred language from the options below
  • Audit Program
This resource was published on 1 December 2021

SAQ & Audit Report Template (Abbreviated) (Excel Version)

Template

EXCEL VERSION
Abbreviated PSCI Self Assessment Questionnaire & Audit Report Template for Service Providers & General Manufacturers

For optimum functionality, we recommend using the most up to date version Microsoft Excel. If you only have access to Excel 2003 or earlier, we recommend using the Word version of the SAQ.

Content Version 6, February 2019
Content Version 7, remote audit options added, October 2020
Content version 7.1, small technical fixes, May 2021
Content version 7.2, fix formating issue of finding classifications on the Company Specific Questions tab, June 2021
Content version 8.0, simplified the Categorisation of Suppliers (Category A, B or C), removed/ added a few questions, rewording some questions, December 2021
Content version 9.0, full review and update of the SAQ. Section names and all questions revised to reflect the updated PSCI Principles, December 2024.

Full version template for Core Suppliers, External Manufacturers, Component and Material Suppliers are also available and come in multiple languages: Excel version.

  • Audit Program
This resource was published on 9 October 2020

Supplier Conference 2020 (China) Session 1 - The Future Of Online Learning - Recording & Slides

Training

This presentation on the future of online learning was delivered by:
此演讲由下列嘉宾分享线上学习主题:

  • Professor Diana Laurillard, Professor of Learning with Digital Technologies, UCL Institute of Education

This session was facilitated by Maggie Zhang, Partner Manager at Carnstone.
本环节由凯嵘管理咨询合伙人经理张缤莉主持。

The recording is available here (code: PSCI). The slides are available for download below.
会议视频请点击此链接 (提取码:PSCI) 获取。会议PPT请在下方点击“DOWNLOAD”下载。

This resource was published on 2 October 2020

Supplier Conference 2020 (India) Session 1 - The Future Of Online Learning - Recording & Slides

Training

This presentation on the future of online learning was delivered by:

  • Professor Diana Laurillard, Professor of Learning with Digital Technologies, UCL Institute of Education

This session was facilitated by Simon Hodgson, Managing Partner at Carnstone.

The recording is available here. The slides are available for download below.

This resource was published on 22 February 2019

SAQ & Audit Report Template Update Webinar 20th February 2019 - Slides

Slides

Please find the slide deck for the recent webinar on the PSCI SAQ & Audit Report Template Update.

This resource was published on 22 February 2019

SAQ & Audit Report Template Update Webinar 20th February 2019 - Recording

Please find a link to the webinar on the latest SAQ & Audit Report Template Update.

This resource was published on 19 April 2020

SAQ & Audit Report Template (Full) (Word Version)

Template

MS Word version
PSCI Self Assessment Questionnaire and Audit Report Template for Core Suppliers, External Manufacturers, Component and Material Suppliers

More Info…
  • Ethics
  • Human Rights & Labor
  • Health & Safety
  • Environment
  • Management Systems
  • Audit Program
This resource was published on 7 February 2019

SAQ & Audit Report Template (Abbreviated) (Word Version)

Tool

WORD VERSION
Abbreviated PSCI Self Assessment Questionnaire & Audit Report Template for Service Providers & General Manufacturers

Version 5, February 2019
Version 6, remote audit options added, October 2020

Since 20 April 2022, the Word versions of the templates (Full, Abbreviated, CAPR) have been removed completely following a consultation process and notice period. Access to these is only be possible in exceptional circumstances and by contacting the PSCI Secretariat. Please use the Excel versions: Full, Abbreviated, CAPR

  • Ethics
  • Human Rights & Labor
  • Health & Safety
  • Environment
  • Management Systems
  • Audit Program
This resource was published on 14 November 2018
Audit Guidance For PSCI Audits

Audit Guidance For PSCI Audits

Document

This document is designed to be used by PSCI members, audit contractors and suppliers. It provides a detailed overview of the audit process and corresponding roles and responsibilities at each stage of the process.

Version 8, November 2025
Updated to align with the updated PSCI Principles and Strategy, inclusion of the digital Data Sharing via the PSCI Audit Platform, updated audit uploading requirements for full members, introduced online SAQ and removed reference of word version template, referenced the Audit Checklist as a separate resource in Chapter 10 and added section on Managing Audit Related Issues in the appendix.

  • Audit Program
This resource was published on 20 January

PSCI Supplier Newsletter January 2026

Get a quick update on the latest PSCI news. From the newly announced 2026 Board to the launch of the integrated online audit process, new learning courses, upcoming webinars, and more.

This resource was published on 17 November 2025
PSCI发布2024年度报告中文版,彰显全球影响力  PSCI has released the Chinese version of its 2024 annual report

PSCI发布2024年度报告中文版,彰显全球影响力 PSCI has released the Chinese version of its 2024 annual report

Document

2025年11月17日 - 在2025年中国供应商大会期间, PSCI发布2024年度报告中文版,彰显PSCI扩大对中国供应商影响力的努力与决心。
17 Nov 2025 - PSCI released the Chinese version of its 2024 Annual Report at our 2025 China Supplier Conference in Shanghai. This move signifies PSCI's efforts in engaging more suppliers and expanding its impact in key sourcing regions for member companies.

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This resource was published on 3 June 2025
PSCI 2024 ANNUAL REPORT: THE PHARMACEUTICAL SUPPLY CHAIN INITIATIVE (PSCI) MARKING A YEAR OF GLOBAL IMPACT

PSCI 2024 ANNUAL REPORT: THE PHARMACEUTICAL SUPPLY CHAIN INITIATIVE (PSCI) MARKING A YEAR OF GLOBAL IMPACT

Document

3 June 2025 –The Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Initiative (PSCI) has released its 2024 Annual Report, celebrating a year of strategic transformation and measurable progress in building responsible supply chains across the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors.

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This resource was published on 31 March 2025

PSCI Audit Document Checklist

Document

The SAQ/Audit & Audit Guidance sub-team are pleased to publish the PSCI Pre-Audit Guidance Document Checklist. The checklist has been published as a separate document, previously found in the Audit Guidance as Annex 1.

The audit checklist summarizes important documents which the audit team may want to see in advance for audit preparation or want to review during the onsite audit visit. Depending on the type of supplier or the information provided as per SAQ, the list may be shortened (e.g. for service providers) or extended (e.g. for complex chemical or pharmaceutical manufacturers).

The checklist has been drafted using the current Full SAQ and Audit Report Template, suggesting documents that may be required for each principle (Governance & Management Systems, Ethics, Human Rights, Environment and Health & Safety) and corresponding question.

  • Audit Program
This resource was published on 3 May 2024

Request to Tender: The Link 2.0

Document

During 2024 we will be updating/replacing The Link – the online platform by which we communicate with members and share audits.

We have today launched an open tender exercise to find the best provider. The attached documents have been sent to a small group of selected bidders.

We would welcome the widest possible range of submissions.

Supporting documents:

PSCI Link 2.0 RFP - via the download button below.
Link system map
Link 2.0 user requirements

For ease, please note the following:

Address for correspondence is: LinkRFP@pscinitiative.org
Please confirm your interest to participate by: 10th May 2024
Bid submission deadline: 31st May 2024

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.

This document was updated in June 2024 to align with the updated PSCI Principles. For each principle, the examples have been updated and reviewed by a working group formed from the SAQ/Audit and Audit Guidance sub-team. The updated document now also includes complete examples for the minor classification findings.

  • Audit Program
This resource was published on 9 October 2020

Supplier Conference 2020 (China) - Session 1 - Recording & Slides | 2020年PSCI 供应商会议(中国) - 第一场 - 完整视频和ppt

Training

The first session of the 2020 PSCI China supplier conferences took place virtually on 17 September and covered PSCI Updates and Management Systems.

The full recording of the session is available here (code: PSCI). Slides are available for download below.

Recordings and slides of individual presentations are also available as individual resources - please click on the relevant links below:

2020 PSCI线上供应商会议(中国)第一场PSCI最新发展和管理体系的完整视频在此链接 获取。 (提取码 PSCI)。会议PPT请点击下方“DOWNLOAD”下载。

每个环节单独的视频和PPT也已上传至本网站。请点击下列相关链接获取:

This resource was published on 2 October 2020

India Supplier Conference 2020 - Session 1 - Recording & Slides

Training

The first session of the 2020 PSCI India supplier conferences took place virtually on 17 September and covered PSCI Updates and Management Systems.

The full recording of the session is available here. Slides are available for download below.

Recordings and slides of individual presentations are also available as individual resources - please click on the relevant links below:

This resource was published on 24 April 2020
Launch Of PSCI Supplier Community Platform - The Link For Suppliers

Launch Of PSCI Supplier Community Platform - The Link For Suppliers

Promotional Material

We are proud to launch our online platform specially-developed for the supplier community. The Link is a place for suppliers to connect, engage and to advance their responsible supply chain practices. The attached announcement provides an overview of the platform and details on how to get started.

You can click here to register.