Arco Achieves Highest Rating in NHS Labour Standards Assurance System (LSAS) Audit

Arco, the UK and Ireland's leading safety experts, has successfully completed the NHS LSAS audit, achieving the highest-possible rating of Level 4.

Created to uphold fair and ethical labour standards, the LSAS audit is crucial in promoting social responsibility across NHS suppliers. As such, the Level 4 award reflects Arco's commitment to ethical sourcing and responsible supply chain management.

Outstanding auditor feedback

Reporting on Arco's performance, the auditor's feedback was overwhelmingly positive. Across all 15 assessment areas, Arco was commended for its meticulous approach: "Arco in general is significantly advanced in ethical sourcing practices and has very high standards around LSAS and supply chain management.

"Supplier audits are organised and conducted, and well documented, and this is reflected in the highest score that has been achieved during the audit."

Upholding high supply chain standards

Arco's Technical Quality Director, Christian Halford, was delighted with the recognition: "The Level 4 award underscores the diligence of our teams and our commitment to ensuring high standards throughout our supply chain.

"It also gives our customers confidence and peace of mind, seeing Arco's value-driven approach to doing business. Overall, the results from the LSAS audit reinforce Arco's position as a leader in ethical supply chain management, setting a benchmark for others to follow."