BSCI Factory Inspection Definition
BSCI factory audit refers to the BSCI (Business Social Compliance Initiative), which advocates that the business community comply with social responsibility organizations to conduct social responsibility audits of global suppliers of BSCI organization members, mainly including compliance with laws, freedom of association and collective bargaining rights, prohibition of discrimination, compensation, working hours, workplace safety, prohibition of child labor, prohibition of forced labor, environment and safety issues.
By obtaining BSCI certification, different customers can be met, reducing the need for foreign customers to conduct third-party audits of suppliers and saving costs; Establish international credibility and enhance corporate image; Establishing positive emotions among consumers towards the product; Strengthen cooperation with buyers and expand into new markets.
BSCI factory inspection characteristics
BSCI certification is recognized by many European brands and retailers such as LIDL, ALDI, COOP, ESPRIT, METRO GROUP, and other 1300 members.
BSCI certification provides standardized management methods for all companies in all countries; Open to retailers, importers, and manufacturers; Applicable to all consumer product production factories; Provide coordination tasks for databases, information sharing, and optimization programs.
BSCI factory inspection scope
BSCI is applicable to all industries.
BSCI factory inspection advantages
1. Fulfill the customer's request.
2. One certification caters to different customers - reducing the number of factory inspections conducted by different buyers at different times.
3. Enhance the image and status of the factory.
4. Guide and consult with the management of retail companies to enhance their management systems.
5. Improve the relationship with employees.
6. Improve productivity to increase profits.
7. Minimize potential business risks such as work-related injuries or even fatalities, legal disputes, or loss of orders.
8. Economically supporting suppliers in implementing improved social standards, encouraging government action, bilateral development assistance, and involving international organizations to lay a solid foundation for long-term development.
BSCI members
BSCI unites 1055 global enterprises around a common code of conduct and supports their efforts towards ethical construction in the supply chain, providing them with a step-by-step development oriented social responsibility system applicable to all departments and procurement countries.
Members include global retailers, brand owners, multinational procurement groups, as well as association organizations, and so on.
