BSCI is a social compliance programme run by amfori. Audits look at working conditions in a facility, including wages, working hours, health and safety and the treatment of workers.

The grading

Results run from A to E, with A the highest. A top grade signals strong performance against the programme's standards at the time of the audit.

What to ask for

• The audit date and validity period.

• Confirmation that the audit covers the facility making your product.

• Access to the report or its verification through the amfori platform.

• Evidence that any findings were corrected.

An audit is a snapshot, so check that it is current, and treat it alongside your own visits and inspections.