Walmart Supplier Requirements
A guide to qualified audits and certifications
Congratulations on becoming a Walmart supplier. Doing business with Walmart will require meeting key requirements as outlined on their supplier portal. Walmart recognizes certain certifications and audit schemes and uses third-party audits to assess whether their standards are being upheld by their suppliers.
You may need to supply certain certifications and your products, facilities, and records may need to undergo audit or inspection. For instance for food products or produce you may be required to obtain a combination of Food Safety, Responsible Sourcing or Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Verification audits.
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Vikas Ahuja
Vice President, SalesVikas Ahuja is a strategic and people-first sales leader who builds high-performing, AI-augmented teams that consistently deliver exceptional results. As Vice President of Sales at SCS, he has led a global organization that has delivered sustained double-digit growth. Vikas’s leadership is grounded in four modern pillars: human-centered leadership, AI-augmented decision-making, adaptive operating systems, and strategic growth with resilience. He is known for fostering a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and innovation—empowering his teams to thrive in complexity while maintaining operational excellence. His ability to strengthen key client relationships with the world’s most profitable companies reflects his commitment to trust, collaboration, and long-term value creation. Vikas holds a BS from the University of Chicago and an MBA from the University of South Florida.
Accepted Certifications and Third-Party Audits
SCS Global Services (SCS) offers many of the third-party certification programs included in Walmart’s list of approved schemes. We offer certifications for produce and food products as well as certifications for packaging, textiles, apparel, home goods and more. Our pricing and service bundling discounts along with industry leading customer service will provide cost-effective tools to grow your business.
Food Safety
All food suppliers are required to obtain a food safety assessment on an annual basis. Businesses must be independently certified or assessed to a Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) recognized audit standard or, by exception, a Walmart alternative food safety audit standard.
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GFSI-level Standard for Food Safety
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GFSI-Level Food Safety and Responsible Practices
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Food and Beverage Industry Food Safety Certification for Packinghouses, Manufacturers and Storage and Distribution
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Growers, Greenhouses, Packhouses, Cooling/Cold Storage, and Distribution Operations
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Farm, Harvest Crew, Indoor Agriculture, Packinghouses, Cooler/Cold Storage, and Processors
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GFSI-Benchmarked Food Safety Management
World Coffee Research Membership
SCS Global Services is a proud member of World Coffee Research (WCR), the collaborative global organization advancing coffee sustainability through scientific research and innovation. Our membership and industry experience underscore our commitment to evidence-based solutions for critical coffee production challenges worldwide, our clients at the forefront climate adaptation strategies, genetic diversity preservation, and responsible production practices.
