BSCI PROGRAMME

As an accredited audit company for the Business Social Compliance Initiative (BSCI) programme, SGS can help you monitor the compliance and performance of your supplier network against the requirements of the BSCI code of conduct.

The BSCI is the European social monitoring system for ethical sourcing initiated by the Brussels-based Foreign Trade Association (FTA). The BSCI is based on ILO (International Labour Organisation) labour standards and supports the continuous improvement of the social performance of suppliers. Its ultimate objective is to become certificated to standards such as SA 8000 or equivalent, thereby promoting sustainable working conditions in factories worldwide.

The BSCI code of conduct covers the following areas:

• Legal compliance
• Working hours
• Compensation
• Prohibition of child labour
• Prohibition of forced labour and disciplinary measures
• Freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining
• Prohibition of all forms of discrimination
• Workplace health and safety
• Management systems
• Environment and safety issues