GSCOP INFORMATION
(GROCERIES SUPPLY CODE OF PRACTICE)
Registration is now open for the GCA’s 2026 Annual Conference on
Tuesday 29 September
The conference will bring together suppliers, retailers and industry representatives. It will reflect on the GCA’s work to ensure fair treatment of suppliers and on the support available to suppliers, including how they can raise issues in confidence.
YouGov will also present a detailed analysis of the 2026 annual survey results.
The conference is free to attend, with options to join online or in person.
OUR COMMITMENT TO THE CODE
Saleem Chowdhery is Co-op's Code Compliance Officer.
Saleem is our Group Director of Risk and Internal Audit. He knows our food business
well, but is independent of it.
Saleem is your contact for any queries about the Code and the Order and their impact on your relationship with us.
He's also available to discuss any formal decisions we make in areas covered by the Code or the Order.
CONTACT US
IF YOU HAVE FEEDBACK ABOUT OUR BUYING TEAM
We’re committed to supporting our suppliers and we value your feedback.
If you have any concerns, I encourage you to share your views with us.
We can assure you that whichever Co-op colleague you disclose issues to,
your concerns will be treated professionally and without any negative repercussions.
If you want to send feedback directly to me
please email:
This includes feedback about our compliance with the Code and the Order.
Mark your feedback for the attention of the "Code Compliance Officer" and use the subject line "FEEDBACK."
Our Code Compliance Officers will keep issues confidential.
They'll ensure you won't face consequences for raising issues.
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