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The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) integrates all of the textile processing stages, from the fibre to the finished product: the raw fibre must be organic farming certified and all the manufacturing processes involved must be inspected. The aim of this standard is to guarantee the traceability, the use of chemical friendly with the environment and the consumer's health, to ensure a quality system, a reduction of energy and to respect some social criteria. Two labels for this standard according to the composition of the product to be certified : Organic textiles : It requires 95% minimum of fibres coming from organic agriculture (with 5% maximum of synthetic or artificial fibres). Textiles containing organic fibres : It requires 70% minimum of fibres coming from organic agriculture (with 10% maximum of synthetic or artificial fibres, this threshold to 25% for footwear and sportswear).

The ultimate goal of the BSCI is to improve the working conditions in the global supply chain worldwide. This goal can only be achieved through a strong commitment from members to implement the system.The BSCI operates on the following principles:\r\n\r\nCommitted: Our members commit to implement the BSCI Code of Conduct as part of their business relations with suppliers, showing a willingness to improve the working conditions in their supply chain.\r\n \r\nConsistent: We offer a unique and uniform system for suppliers worldwide consisting of one Code of Conduct and one implementation process, ensuring consistency and comparability of audits. \r\n\r\nComprehensive: The BSCI social compliance system is applicable to both large and small companies and covers all products (industrialised and primary production) sourced from any country. \r\n\r\nDevelopment oriented: The BSCI is not a certification scheme, We offer a step by step development approach that helps suppliers implement the Code of Conduct gradually. Suppliers who meet all BSCI requirements are encouraged to go further and achieve our best practice, the SA8000 social management system and certification developed by Social Accountability International (SAI). \r\n\r\nCredible: We only use external, experienced and independent auditing companies to perform audits. \r\nFocused on risk countries: We focus on risk countries * where violations of workers’ rights occur frequently. The main sourcing countries, based on audits performed, are China, Bangladesh, India, Turkey and Vietnam. \r\n\r\nEfficient: Our common database of suppliers creates efficiencies and avoids duplicating audits at factories already in the system. \r\n\r\nKnowledge-based: Our system integrates learning at the supplier level to develop their knowledge and skills on how to improve working conditions on the factory floor. \r\n\r\nCollaborative: BSCI cultivates involvement of relevant stakeholders in Europe and supplier countries.

We provide business social compliance initiative. The business social compliance initiative (bsci) was officially launched on 30 november 2004. It represents a co-ordinated effort by the european retail industry to implement a harmonized code of conduct and improve working conditions in supplier countries on a voluntary basis.

WHAT IS AMFORI BUSINESS SOCIAL COMPLIANCE INITIATIVE (BSCI) AUDIT? The amfori Business Social Compliance Initiative (BSCI) is an industry-driven movement that aims to monitor and assess workplace standards across the global supply chain. There is growing expectation that companies not only ensure their own businesses are responsible, but that their suppliers are also demonstrating social responsibility. A amfori BSCI audit helps a business monitor its supply chain to ensure that all suppliers are treating workers ethically and legally. WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO CONDUCT AN AMFORI BSCI AUDIT? There are multiple benefits to conducting a amfori Business Social Compliance Initiative audit of your supply chain: Ensure workers throughout your supply chain are being treated ethically and their rights respected – including freedom of association, fair remuneration, health & safety and prohibition of child labour Avoid negative press if it is found your suppliers are treating workers poorly Enhance your reputation among consumers as a reputable and ethical company and develop a competitive edge Improve your relationship with suppliers Smooth your journey to SA8000® social accountability certification TÜV SÜD HAS THE EXPERTISE TO CONDUCT YOUR AMFORI BSCI AUDIT TÜV SÜD is a globally recognised leader for auditing safety and standards in manufacturing facilities worldwide. Our international network provides multidisciplinary expertise for a wide range of auditing and certification services in key markets. We act as a one-stop solution for companies wishing to demonstrate compliance to standards such as amfori BSCI. We are also able to integrate your existing processes with other management systems such as SA8000®, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001. As part of our commitment to unparalleled service quality, our inspectors and auditors are required to adhere to our strict Code of Conduct. This ensures the expert opinions they provide are professional, independent and impartial.

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