amfori BSCI: Code of conduct for social responsibility and sustainability in the supply chain
amfori is the leading association for companies and associations who are committed to free and sustainable trade. It supports retailers, importers, brand manufacturers and national associations in achieving socially-acceptable production conditions and promoting global trading relationships, and in the responsible use of resources.
Benefits of Amfori BSCI scheme
- Improvement of internal management processes.
- Risk management optimisation.
- Time and ost saving though avoidance of multiple audits.
- Forcus on the improvements and problem solving. Looking towards the outside.
- Strenghtening the trust of the customers business partners.
- Making new business contacts.
Your route to Amfori BSCI scheme
FAQ'S for Amfori BSCI scheme
Our service includes background research on the different production sites, on-site analysis (with interviews and document review), drafting of a report and uploading of documents onto the BSCI platform.
The amfori BSCI code of conduct defines values and basic principles for responsible business practices in the supply chain, and aims at continual optimisation of the most important parameters. It is based on standards of the ILO (International Labour Organization). As an independent and accredited organisation, TÜV NORD CERT audits your suppliers and assesses adherence to the amfori BSCI code of conduct.
The audit is conducted on the basis of the amfori BSCI code of conduct and its implementation rules (amfori BSCI system manual).
The following criteria are considered for assessment;
- The rights of freedom of association and collective bargaining
- Fair remuneration
- Occupational health and safety
- Special protection for young workers
- No bonded labour
- Ethical business behaviour
- No discrimination
- Decent working hours
- No child labour
- No precarious employment
- Protection of the environment
Adherence to social standards is becoming ever more important, as brand manufacturers increasingly select their suppliers according to social criteria, and many large retailers also require their manufacturers and suppliers to undertake auditing according to amfori BSCI. Therefore target groups for amfori certification include brand manufacturers, production and farming operations, retailers and importers.
Those requiring certification services are either themselves amfori BSCI members, or they are participating business partners within the member’s supply chain. All partners have to sign the amfori BSCI code of conduct and successful verification leads to listing on the BSCI platform.
TÜV UK LTD Certification: The benefit to you
TÜV UK LTD is recognised all over the world as a well-established and reliable partner for inspection and certification services. Our experts and auditors have in-depth knowledge and many years of experience in the food sector, and undertake annual training in order to remain ahead of the field. We can guarantee independence, neutrality and continuity in all our services to you, and the benefits are clear. Our experts support the development of your products and provide you with objective feedback.
As our auditors are qualified in several fields, we can also offer efficient and cost-effective combined audits (e.g. with other management systems / food safety systems).