Compliance assessment or modular/integrated audits where only a small element of social criteria are included would not be classed as specific compliance audits and may be conducted by qualified auditors at each compliance level.

the Compliance Consultancy is defined as any form of assistance with the implementation of any processes or management systems that relates to the requirements of a social compliance service. This includes, but is not limited to, tailored training, document development or provision of advice that would specifically assist an entity to work towards meeting requirements or to achieve compliance.