Guidance

Code provisions and related GCA action

Updated 24 June 2020

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The links below set out relevant publications by the Groceries Code Adjudicator (GCA) in relation to eight practice-specific paragraphs of the Groceries Supply Code of Practice (the Code). The page also highlights relevant reading on issues raised by suppliers as areas of concern in the GCA annual survey.

You can read a full copy of the Code here.

Paragraph 3 - Variation of Supply Agreements

In 2014 30% of suppliers reported experiencing an issue with Variation of Supply Agreements. By 2020, this had dropped to 8%.

Paragraph 5 - No delay in Payments

In 2014 35% of suppliers reported experiencing an issue with delay in payments. By 2020, this had dropped to 12%.

Paragraph 9 - Limited circumstances for Payments as a condition of being a Supplier (pay to stay)

In 2014 25% of suppliers reported experiencing an issue with limited circumstances for payments as a condition of being a Supplier. By 2020, this had dropped to 5%.

Paragraph 10 - Compensation for forecasting errors

In 2014 33% of suppliers reported experiencing an issue with forecasting. By 2020, this had dropped to 13%.

Paragraph 12 - No Payments for better positioning of goods unless in relation to Promotions

In 2014 13% of suppliers reported experiencing an issue with payments for better positioning of goods. By 2020, this had dropped to 2%.

Paragraph 13 - Promotions

In 2014 23% of suppliers reported experiencing an issue with promotions. By 2020, this had dropped to 8%.

Paragraph 15 - No unjustified payment for consumer complaints

In 2014 37% of suppliers reported experiencing an issue with consumer complaints. By 2020, this had dropped to 7%.

Paragraph 16 - Duties in relation to De-listing

In 2014 22% of suppliers reported experiencing an issue with retailer duties in relation to De-listing. By 2020, this had dropped to 12%.

Drop and drive

In 2014 28% of suppliers reported experiencing an issue with Drop and drive. By 2020, this had dropped to 10%.

Forensic auditing

In 2014 45% of suppliers reported experiencing an issue with forensic auditing. By 2020, this had dropped to 5%.

Margin maintenance

In 2014 36% of suppliers reported experiencing an issue with margin maintenance. By 2020, this had dropped to 8%.
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