Bsci Sa8000 GB

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TÜV NORD CERT – Auditing to BSCI and

Certification to SA8000
Nowadays, the subject

of Corporate Social Responsibility is
attracting increasing attention in the
media and in society as a whole: In this context,
within the framework of risk man- BSCI acts as a code of con-
agement and corporate ethics, and duct, laid down by leading companies
in particular against the background and the FTA (Foreign Trade Association),
of worldwide outsourcing, compa- in order to achieve a unified social standard.
nies must ensure that their suppliers
behave responsibly towards both SA8000 is an internationally-recognised standard which offers
people and the environment. certification regarding employee rights. It augments the criteria of
BSCI with the requirement for a management system comparable to that
This is where TÜV NORD CERT based on the well-known standard ISO 9001.
helps by providing certification
according to Social Accountability Benefits of certification
(SA)8000 or an audit according to Certification demonstrates that the company in question is committed to
BSCI (Business Social Compliance offering fair working conditions. This demonstrates responsible corporate
Initiative). Based on international behaviour, enhances corporate image, supports risk management and
conventions, demonstrable obser- improves the prospects of market success.
vance of these standards creates
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ers and investors, strengthens cus- B
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tomer and workforce loyalty, testi-
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and offers advantages when re-
sponding to invitations to tender.
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Target groups for certification ES
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The certifications are directed to-
wards companies who wish to
strengthen responsibility with regard
to corporate behaviour – both inter-
nally and in the supply chain.
In the case of BSCI, the audit is a prerequisite for becoming a business The route to the SA8000 certificate
partner of BSCI member companies. In addition, an audit according to
BSCI also creates a good starting point for later certification according to Offer from TÜV NORD CERT based on the information provided
SA8000. SA8000 can be combined with other management systems
such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001 or OHSAS 18001. Certification order
Preconditions for certification

Preparation for the audit procedure
With the goal of improving working conditions worldwide, BSCI and
SA8000 require strict observance of the Conventions of the International
Labour Organisation, the Declaration of Human Rights, the Convention on Stage 1 Audit: Establishment of readiness, audit planning
the Rights of the Child and Conventions on Elimination of Discrimination.
They are therefore concerned with matters such as child and forced labour, Stage 2 Audit: Certification audit, Social Fingerprint (SF)
occupational health and safety, freedom to establish employee represen- Independent Evaluation (IE)
tation in organisations, discrimination, working hours, living wages and
work conditions. SA8000 also specifies a unified social management Release of the certification process
system, with documentation and communication, as well as demanding
that responsibility be taken for the entire value-added chain, including
Issue of certificate, validity: 3 years
suppliers and homeworkers.
Six-monthly surveillance audits,
SF–IE in 2nd and 4th surveillance audits
Our know-how for your success
TÜV NORD CERT is a well-established and reliable partner for inspection
The route to BSCI recognition
and certification services throughout the world. Our experts and auditors
have extensive knowledge based on experience and are in general Preparation for the audit procedure
permanently employed by TÜV NORD. This guarantees independence
and neutrality and also means that we can offer continuity in supporting On-site full-audit
our clients. The benefit to you is clear: our auditors accompany and
support the development of your company and provide you with objective
Entry of company data into the BSCI system
feedback.
Full-audit after 2 years
Are you interested? c Yes, I am interested in auditing according to BSCI.

Please send us your response by fax. Please contact me.
We are looking forward to hearing from you.
c Yes, I am interested in certification according
to SA8000. Please contact me.
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TÜV NORD CERT GmbH

Tel. : +49 (0) 511 9986-1222
Fax: +49 (0) 511 9986 69-1900
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You can find further information and our subsidiaries at

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Greater confidence for customers and partners

TÜV NORD CERT – Auditing to BSCI and

Nowadays, the subject

fies to the ethics of the company AT I

Preconditions for certification

Are you interested? c Yes, I am interested in auditing according to BSCI.

Street, No. E-mail

TÜV NORD CERT GmbH

You can find further information and our subsidiaries at

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