How is the BSCI certification audit process conducted for foreign trade factories?

The list of all accredited audit institutions can be found on the BSCI website.BSCI certificationThe participants should collaborate with you and set a date for the initial review. BSCI factory audit can only be conducted by audit agencies recognized by Social Accountability Accreditation Service (SAAS), and only forBSCI certificationSuppliers who cooperate with participants are eligible for BSCI audits. The fees required for each audit are determined by the auditing agency, and an agreement should be reached between you and the client regarding the payment of the fees.

The monitoring process of BSCI certification consists of 5 steps:

1. Self assessment: Before the initial audit, please complete the self-assessment steps to increase your practical understanding of the BSCI Code and help you prepare for the audit;

2. Communication of Code of Conduct: After receiving the code of conduct, please sign and post it in the factory or farm;

3. Corrective Action Plan: In the event of non-compliance with BSCI guidelines during the initial audit, the auditor will develop a Corrective Action Plan (CAP) and share it in the database. The corrective action plan specifies the necessary improvements that must be made and sets a deadline for them;

4. Initial external audit: The initial audit will be conducted every three years; The content includes on-site inspections, careful review of company records, and sampling and employee interviews. The audit results will be uploaded to BSCI's database for reference within ten days;

5. External re audit (re audit): If any areas that need improvement are identified during the initial audit, a re audit must be conducted within twelve months to verify that all areas that need improvement have been implemented. If the company still has any issues that do not meet the standards during the re audit, a second re audit will be required.