BSCI
Item specifics
- Expiration Date
- 2019/10/30 - 2021/10/30
- Certification bodies
- SGS
Certificate description
The Business Social Compliance Initiative (BSCI) is a leading global supply chain social compliance system managed by amfori (formerly the European Foreign Trade Association), headquartered in Brussels, Belgium. Designed to unify fragmented global compliance standards, it is a collaborative monitoring and capacity-building platform rather than a traditional certification scheme. It helps cut redundant audits and supports companies in promoting social compliance and sustainable improvements in factories and farms worldwide.
BSCI strictly follows authoritative international labor and human rights standards, integrating core conventions of the International Labor Organization (ILO), the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, and OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises. It establishes a unified cross-border compliance framework and sets a consistent baseline for global worker protection and ethical operations.
It serves global retailers, brands, importers, exporters and manufacturers across industries such as textiles, electronics and food, focusing on key areas including worker rights, fair employment, workplace safety, anti-discrimination, bans on child and forced labor, environmental protection and supply chain transparency.
BSCI adopts independent third-party audits with publicly shared results to avoid duplicate checks, prioritizing continuous improvement over punishment. It protects basic workers' rights globally, helps enterprises reduce compliance and reputational risks, enhances supply chain resilience, and serves as a vital tool for ethical and sustainable global trade.