Through independent external audits, we assess the performance of a supplier against the BSCI Code of Conduct. All audits are exclusively conducted by auditing companies that have been accredited by Social Accountability Accreditation Services (SAAS) and have signed a Framework contract with the BSCI.
Once an auditing company is certified by SAAS, the company can address BSCI to inform about their interest to be included in the list of BSCI auditors. The details of the relationship between the auditing companies and the BSCI are fixed in a Framework contract. Procedures for the audits, BSCI management instruments and instructions on the use of the BSCI database are regulated by this framework contract and a series of documents is provided. Only a Lead Auditor who is certified SA8000 and has successfully passed an SA8000 Advanced Lead Auditor Training by SAAS is allowed to perform a BSCI audit. The list of accredited auditing companies is available under "Auditor Links".
The following documents are needed to initiate the application process:
Send all your documents to the BSCI (link to info@bsci-eu.org) to the attention of Olga Orozco.
If you are already part of an Accredited BSCI Auditing Company and you have questions regarding auditing tools or procedures, please reach the BSCI contact person within your organisation. They will be able to direct your question to the appropriate BSCI team member.