March 2003 The FTA, headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, formally established the Business Initiative BSCI, a social responsibility organization for the purpose of formulating implementation measures and procedures for the European business community to comply with its social responsibility program. BSCI has attracted more than 180 members from 11 countries, most of them retailers and buyers in Europe. They actively promote BSCI audits by suppliers from all over the world to improve their human rights conditions.
Support buyers: Most are retailers and buyers in Europe. Such as AVE, COOP, Hema, ICA, JC, LIDL, ALDI, Lindex, M & S, MGB, Perry Sport, Tom Tailor, The Cotton Group and many others.
Scope of application: all industries.
definition
The BSCI audits refer to the Business Social Compliance Initiative (BSCI), which advocates that business communities comply with social responsibility audits conducted by social responsibility organizations for global suppliers of BSCI members, including: compliance with laws, freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining, prohibition of discrimination, Compensation, working hours, workplace safety, the prohibition of child labor, the prohibition of forced labor, the environment and safety.
By BSCI a certification can meet different customers, reducing foreign customers to suppliers of second-party audit, save costs; to establish international credibility and improve corporate image; to create positive feelings for consumers; to stabilize the cooperation with buyers and Broaden the new market.
inspect on the spot
1, fire fighting equipment, fire extinguishers and their installation place
2, emergency exit, escape route and their mark / signage
3, the problem of safety and health: equipment, personnel and training and so on.
4, machinery, electrical equipment and generators
5, steam generator and steam discharge pipe
6, room temperature, ventilation and lighting conditions
7, the overall cleanliness and hygiene
8, sanitary facilities (toilets, toilets and drinking water facilities)
9, Welfare and amenities as necessary, such as: ward, first aid kit, eating area, coffee / tea area, childcare center, etc.
10, dormitory / housing situation (if available to employees).