A comprehensive 20–30 page ISO-style NVTS™ Audit Handbook
- Cover Page (Kenya Coffee School & NVTS™ branding)
- Copyright & Document Control
- Foreword by the Founder
- Introduction to NVTS™
- Scope and Objectives
- Definitions and Terminology
- Principles of the NVTS™ Standard
- Governance Structure
- Auditor Competency Requirements
- Audit Methodology
- Audit Planning
- Opening Meeting Procedure
- Farm Inspection Protocol
- Processing Facility Audit
- Environmental Assessment (Nature)
- Social Assessment (People)
- Cultural Heritage Assessment (Culture)
- Quality Assessment
- Trade & Traceability Assessment
- Scoring Methodology and Certification Decision Rules
- Nonconformities and Corrective Action Requests (CAR)
- Audit Report Template
- Certificate Recommendation Form
- Chain of Custody Verification
- QR Code & Digital Product Passport Verification
- Risk Assessment Matrix
- Appeals and Complaints Procedure
- Code of Ethics for NVTS™ Auditors
- Annexes (inspection forms, checklists, score sheets, declarations)
- References and Revision History