‫‪BSCI Requirements‬‬

‫‪BUSINESS SOCIAL COMPLIANCE INITIATIVE‬‬

‫متطلبات مدونة قواعد السلوك الخاصة بمبادرة‬
‫إلتزام المؤسسات التجارية بالمعايير اإلجتماعية‬
 Performance area 1:
Social Management System and Cascade Effect
1.1 is there satisfactory evidence that the auditee has set up an effective management system
to implement the BSCI Code of Conduct?
1.2 Is there satisfactory evidence that a senior manager has been appointed to ensure that the
BSCI values and principles are followed in a satisfactory manner?
1.3 Is there satisfactory evidence that the auditee has a good overview of the significant
business partners and their level of alignment with BSCI Code of conduct?
1.4 Is there satisfactory evidence that the auditee’s workforce capacity is properly organised to
meet the expectations of the delivery order and/or contracts ?
1.5 is there satisfactory evidence that the auditee monitors how its business partners observe
the BSCI Code of Conduct?
1.6 is there satisfactory evidence that the auditee has developed the necessary policies and
processes to prevent and address any adverse human rights impacts that may be detected
in its supply chain?
1.7 is there satisfactory evidence that the auditee manages its business relations in a
responsible manner?
 Performance area 2:
Workers Involvement and Protection
2.1 is there satisfactory evidence that the auditee has established good management practices
that involve workers and their representatives in sound information exchange on workplace
issues?
2.2 is there satisfactory evidence that the auditee defines long term goals to protect workers
according to the BSCI Code of Conduct?
2.3 Is there satisfactory evidence that the auditee takes specific steps to make workers aware of their
rights and responsibilities?
2.4 Is there satisfactory evidence that the auditee builds sufficient competence among managers,
workers and workers representatives to successfully embed responsible practices in the business
operation?
2.5 is there satisfactory evidence that the auditee has established, or participates in, an effective
operational-level grievance mechanism for individuals and communities?
 Performance area 3:
The rights of Freedom of Association and
Collective Bargaining
3.1 is there satisfactory evidence that the auditee respects the right of workers to form or to join
unions in a free and democratic way?
3.2 Is there satisfactory evidence that the auditee respects workers’ right to bargain
collectively?
3.3 Is there satisfactory evidence that the auditee does not discriminate against workers
because of their trade union membership
3.4 Is there satisfactory evidence that the auditee does not prevent workers representatives
from having access to or interacting with workers in the workplace?
 Performance area 4:
No Discrimination
4.1 is there satisfactory evidence that the auditee takes the necessary measures to avoid
or eradicate discrimination in the workplace?
4.2 Is there satisfactory evidence that the auditee takes the necessary preventative and/or
remedial measures to ensure workers are not disciplined, dismissed or otherwise
discriminated against because of their complaints against infringements of their rights?
4.3 Is there satisfactory evidence the auditee takes the necessary preventative and/or remedial
measures so workers are not harassed or disciplined on any grounds of discrimination
listed in the BSCI Code?
 Performance area 5:
Fair Remuneration
5.1 Is there satisfactory evidence that the auditee complies with the government’s
minimum wage legislation or the industry standard approved through collective
bargaining
5.2 Is there satisfactory evidence that wages are paid in a timely manner; regularly and fully in
legal tender?
5.3 Is there satisfactory evidence that the level of wages reflects the skills and education of
workers?
5.4 is there satisfactory evidence that the auditee provides sufficient remuneration that allows
workers to meet a decent living standard?
5.5 is there satisfactory evidence that the auditee provides workers with the social benefits that
are legally granted?
5.6 is there satisfactory evidence that the auditee ensures that deductions are only taken
under the conditions and to the extent prescribed by the law?
 Performance area 6:
Decent Working Hours
6.1 Is there satisfactory evidence that the auditee does not require more than 48 regular
working hours per week, without prejudice to the exceptions recognised by the ILO?
6.2 Is there satisfactory evidence that the auditee request of overtime is in line with the
requirements of the BSCI Code of Conduct?
6.3 Is there satisfactory evidence that the auditee grants workers the right to resting
breaks in every working day?
6.4 is there satisfactory evidence that the auditee grants workers the right to at least one
day off in every seven days?
 Performance area 7:
Occupational Health and Safety
 Performance area 7:
Occupational Health and Safety
 Performance area 7:
Occupational Health and Safety
 Performance area 7:
Occupational Health and Safety
 Performance area 7:
Occupational Health and Safety
Performance area 8:
No Child Labour
 Performance area 9:
Special protection for young workers
 Performance area 10:
No Precarious Employment
Performance area 11:
No Bonded Labour
 Performance area 12:
Protection of the Environment
 Performance area 13:
Ethical Business Behaviour