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amfori Business Social Compliance Initiative (BSCI) audit for ethical and social responsibility

Ensure your global supply chain meets the highest standards of fairness, transparency, and social compliance. With amfori BSCI verification by TÜV NORD, you demonstrate your commitment to ethical business conduct and responsible trade.

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What is amfori business social compliance initiative (BSCI)?

The amfori Business Social Compliance Initiative (BSCI) is an internationally recognized initiative that helps organizations improve social performance in global supply chains.
Created by amfori, the leading global business association for sustainable trade, BSCI provides a structured framework to assess working conditions, human rights protection, and ethical business practices.

By undergoing an amfori BSCI verification, companies ensure that their suppliers act responsibly towards workers and the environment. The initiative is based on the amfori BSCI Code of Conduct, which aligns with international labor standards such as those of the ILO (International Labour Organization) recommendations.

Target group of an amfori BSCI audit (verification)

An amfori BSCI audit is designed for all organizations involved in manufacturing, production, and trade that are part of international supply chains — particularly those supplying to amfori members.

Your benefits of an amfori BSCI audit

An amfori BSCI verification by TÜV NORD Danmark demonstrates your commitment to ethical working conditions, sustainability, and transparent global supply chains. It helps you build long-term trust and ensures compliance with internationally recognized standards.

Key benefits for amfori members include:

  • Proof of ethical and fair working practices across your entire supply chain
  • Improved brand image and stakeholder trust
  • Stronger risk management
  • Reduced costs and increased efficiency
  • Enhanced competitiveness in global and trade markets

     

Overview of the amfori BSCI Audit

The amfori BSCI audit can take different forms depending on the type and scale of the organization — including manufacturing, small producer assessments, multi-tier food production, or large agricultural operations. Audits may be conducted as semi-announced, unannounced or fully announced in some specific scenario.

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The audit process of amfori BSCI verification

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Step 01

Audit request form the amfori member (RSP holder) via the amfori BSCI platform and collection of auditee´s questionnaire by TÜV NORD

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Step 02

TÜV NORD prepares an offer

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Step 03

Commissioning of TÜV NORD to conduct the audit

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Step 04

Preparation for the audit (not applicable for unannounced audits)

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Step 05

TÜV NORD performs an on-site audit: Interview, site observation, and document review

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Step 06

Completion of the audit report by TÜV NORD and upload of the details and required documentation on the amfori BSCI platform

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Step 07

If result of A or B grade, full audit after 2 years. Otherwise, follow-up audit within 12 months

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Good to know!

The amfori BSCI process is a verification, not a certification. Unlike certification, a verification does not confirm full compliance with the standard, but rather evaluates the extent to which an organization meets the requirements of the amfori BSCI Code of Conduct.

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Frequently asked questions

FAQs on amfori BSCI

The amfori BSCI Code of Conduct defines the social and ethical standards companies must meet in their operations and supply chains. It focuses on human rights, environmental responsibility, and fair labor practices.

Our service encompasses comprehensive background research on production sites, on-site analysis (comprising site observation, interviews, and document review), report formulation, and document uploading to the amfori BSCI platform.

The audit is conducted in accordance with the provisions of the amfori BSCI Code of Conduct and its associated implementation rules, as detailed in the amfori BSCI system manual.

Companies must: 

  • Endorse the amfori BSCI Code of Conduct and commit to responsible business practices
  • Be invited by an amfori member via the amfori Sustainability Platform
  • Have the audit requested by an authorized amfori member (RSP holder)

No — amfori BSCI audit is not a certification. It assesses compliance and identifies areas for improvement basing on the audit request from the Buyer or Producer. Output of an amfori BSCI audit is the report available on amfori Sustainability Platform to share with the linked Buyers as demonstration of how the producer commits and complies with the principles of amfori BSCI Code of Conduct.

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