This article will explain what the Verifier Body (VB) Selection Model is, how a facility can select a VB and how this contributes to data quality and integrity at SLCP.
- Key features of the VB Selection Model
- What will a facility see when selecting a Verifier Body?
- Contributing to data quality and integrity
- Frequently asked questions about selecting a VB
As part of the SLCP verification process, facilities must select a Verifier Body (VB) to conduct a verification on their self-assessment.
Facilities who complete their assessment select their VB from a list on the Accredited Host. This list shows all eligible VBs, which are filtered and ranked based on quality scores.
SLCP encourages facilities to take quality into account when selecting a VB.
Key features of the Verifier Body Selection Model
- Facilities select their VB through the Accredited Host platform (Worldly) while completing their assessment
- Once an assessment is initiated (ASI), click on ‘Select VB’ to see your VB list
SLCP strongly recommends contacting VBs during the ASI stage to ensure availability before selecting them on Worldly. - Facilities will see scoring information for each VB. High-performing VBs are always on the list, and a random selection of medium and low-performing VBs are shown.
- Besides from quality scoring, a VB will only appear in the list if it meets all of the eligibility criteria
- To minimize potential biases, VBs cannot conduct two verifications in a row for a facility
- If a VB is not visible to the facility, it means either the eligibility criteria are not fully met or the VB’s quality score did not meet the threshold for inclusion in the list.
What will a facility see when selecting a Verifier Body?
When selecting a VB, facilities will see a list of Verifier Bodies that includes the name, SLCP ID and VB score for each VB. Facilities must select a VB from this list, except in rare circumstances due to availability.
The score will be displayed as a number from 0-5, with 5 being the highest score. High-performing VBs are always on the list, and a random selection of medium and low-performing VBs are shown. Medium-performing VBs have a moderate chance of appearing, whereas low-performing VBs have the lowest chance.
| High-performing VBs | always displayed | Scores of 4 or higher |
| Medium-performing VBs | randomly displayed | Scores between 3 and under 4 |
| Low-performing VBs | Scores below 3 |
For more information about scoring: SLCP’s scoring system for VBs and Verifiers.
Contributing to data quality and integrity
Guided by stakeholder feedback, the introduction of the new VB selection model strengthens transparency, fairness, and continuous improvement.
The new model encourages VBs to continuously improve data quality and verification practices, while enabling facilities and brands to make more informed decisions based on quality and integrity. It also helps reduce bias by preventing facilities from selecting the same VB for two consecutive verifications – directly addressing a key concern raised by stakeholders.
Through SLCP’s collaborative and consultative approach, we continue to ensure that our systems, processes, and models remain relevant, credible and fit for purpose.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How does the new Selection Model work?
- What is a 'quality score'?
- What if the VB I want is not on the list?
- What should I do if the VB I selected is busy?
- I’ve selected a VB on Worldly. Can I change my selection?
- What if there aren’t many approved VBs in my country?
- What is the eligibility criteria for VBs to appear on the VB Selection List, other than scores?
- What should I do if I have a binding agreement to use a certain VB?