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SQAS Function

 

What is SQAS (Safety and Quality Assessment System)?

 

SQAS (Safety and Quality Assessment System) is a system that is used to evaluate various areas of performance of Logistics Service Providers and Chemical Distributors; ensuring that these companies operate within safety, quality, security and environmental parameters. The assessment is standardised, and consists of a standardised questionnaire.

 

Who performs SQAS assessments?

 

The SQAS assessments are compiled by independent assessors, who compile the results into a factual report that the Logistic Service Provider or Chemical Distributor can use for evaluation of their own company. These assessors are professional auditors, and they are accredited by the European Chemical Industry Council, Cefic.

 

What are the SQAS Principles?

 

The fact that this system is so rigidly monitored in order to ensure a consistently high quality of work across all assessors, there are various principles on which it is based:

• The Accreditation of assessors

• A standard questionnaire for each category of companies

• The Service Group (SQAS for logistics, and ESAD for chemical distribution)

• Assessment reports are stored on an electronic database

 

What is the purpose of a SQAS assessment?

 

In addition to ensuring that a company is operating within parameters that ensure that they function optimally - in terms of safety, quality, security and environmental parameters - an SQAS assessment allows companies within the industry “user group” (those who have performed the assessment and joined the group) to evaluate their business partners.

 

How does a company get started with an SQAS assessment?

 

Once the company decides to undergo an assessment, they are advised to follow these steps:

• Familiarise themselves with the relevant questionnaire

• To go over the guidelines and requirements

• To choose an assessor from a list of Accredited Assessors

Once this has been done, the assessment will commence with the chosen assessor.

 

Nesh Freight International – SQAS compliant

 

Accredited by Sasol in June 2007 as an SQAS accredited service provider, Nesh Freight has ensured that they function within the parameters outlined by the assessment. Having been re-audited and refreshing their accreditation on 16 October 2009, Nesh Freight are still compliant due to dedication to the industry and to their clients.

 

For all your freight forwarding needs – be it a 1kg consignment or 34 tons – Nesh Freight is the leader in their industry.

 

Contact 011 827 9561 or email info@neshfreight.co.za today.