What is BSCI certification?
BSCI (Business Social Compliance Initiative) is a European social-compliance audit framework covering wages, working hours, health and safety, freedom of association, and grievance mechanisms. Mughal Apparel undergoes annual BSCI audits.
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BSCI (Business Social Compliance Initiative), now operating under amfori, is a European social-compliance audit framework adopted by major European retailers (H&M, Inditex/Zara, C&A, Aldi, Lidl, Carrefour and others). BSCI audits cover 13 principal categories: management systems, workers' involvement and protection, freedom of association and collective bargaining, no discrimination, fair remuneration, decent working hours, occupational health and safety, no child labour, special protection for young workers, no precarious employment, no bonded labour, environmental protection, ethical business behaviour. BSCI audits are scored A through E, with A and B considered acceptable for European retailer buying. Mughal Apparel undergoes annual third-party BSCI audits.
Key facts
- BSCI = Business Social Compliance Initiative (amfori)
- Adopted by H&M, Zara, C&A, Aldi, Lidl, Carrefour
- 13 audit categories covering labour, ethics, environment
- Scored A (best) to E
- Mughal Apparel: annual BSCI audit
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What certifications does Mughal Apparel hold?
Mughal Apparel holds WRAP, BSCI, Sedex SMETA 4-pillar, OEKO-TEX Standard 100, ISO 9001:2015 and REACH compliance. GOTS-certified organic cotton and GRS-certified recycled polyester (rPET) available on request.
What is WRAP certification?
WRAP (Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production) is an independent third-party certification for lawful, humane and ethical apparel manufacturing. It is one of the most widely-accepted social-compliance certifications for US retailers.
What is Sedex SMETA?
Sedex SMETA (Members Ethical Trade Audit) is the most widely-used global social-compliance audit. SMETA 4-pillar covers labour standards, health and safety, environment, and business ethics. Mughal Apparel undergoes annual SMETA 4-pillar audits.
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