The CHS now forms part of the Sphere Handbook on minimum standards in humanitarian response.

This verification is conducted by an accredited, third-party auditor – currently this service is offered by Humanitarian Quality Assurance Initiative (HQAI), which was created in 2015 to audit compliance with the CHS.

CHS Alliance works closely with HQAI to manage a smooth transition for the organisations they audit.

The CHS Alliance published the Protection from Sexual Exploitation Index and handbook and works with Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office to create whistleblowing guidance.

Sandrine Tiller of Médecins Sans Frontières described the standards that the CHS Alliance promote as too simplistic and generic.