To participate, interested auditors must complete an application and have the following qualifications*:

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• Certification as an auditor from a nationally- or internationally-recognized certification body (e.g., IRCA, RAB-QSA, EOQ),

• A post-secondary degree,

• A minimum of 30 audit days experience in the last three years in a technical field, such as agriculture, biotechnology, food technology or a related life science discipline, and

• Free from any conflicts of interest and independent from any ETS member organization.  Will immediately notify ETS if this status changes.

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To apply:

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Submit a completed application form to the ETS office. The ETS Executive Director or Program Manager will review the applications; check references and credentials, as necessary; notify the auditors regarding their eligibility; and provide information about the upcoming training opportunity.

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Training for auditors is a full-day course and auditors must pass the examination given at the end of training to become qualified to conduct ETS audits. The qualified auditor status is valid for a three-year period beginning on the date of the training course and may be renewed through continuing education webinars provided by ETS.

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To learn more about Excellence Through Stewardship auditor training, please contact the ETS office

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*Exceptions to these requirements may be considered on a case-by-case basis.