What should the factory prepare for the factory on the day of the BSCI audit?

In order to improve the inspection pass rate, the supplier should be fully prepared for the initial BSCI audit.

It is recommended that the factory follow the following basic procedures in the process of preparing for the audit:

1. Ensure that these responsible personnel can assist the auditor during the audit process.

2. Keep all the information on the list of documents required for all audit processes on site.

3. Prioritize personnel to be responsible for the relevant areas of the audit (safety, health, human resources, accounting, environment, etc.). Explain to them the preparations they have to do and the information they want them to provide.

4. Read and understand this management manual carefully

5. Conduct a self-assessment in accordance with the BSCI Self-Assessment Questionnaire.

6. Determine if the deviations and violations of the self-assessment, audit questionnaires, and the requirements of Chapter 2 of this manual and other requirements are in violation of the BSCI Handbook.

7. If possible, provide an independent auditor's workshop.

8. Do everything possible to correct these deficiencies prior to the audit date and participate in and complete the pre-emptive measures (if available) for BSCI membership.

9. Provide the auditing company with any information they request in a timely manner.