Is amfori BSCI a certification?
No, amfori BSCI is not a certification. As a member-based association, amfori is dedicated to supporting the ESG due diligence efforts of its members with a risk-based approach and continuous improvement. Instead of delivering a pass or fail verdict to suppliers, we collaborate with our members to foster improvement and their responsible business practices. Only our members and their audited suppliers can access and review full audit reports on our amfori Sustainability Platform, ensuring transparency and ongoing progress.
What is the difference between a full audit and a follow-up audit?
The follow-up audit is an intermediate audit in case the result of the full audit grade is below “B”. In such situations, the supplier has the opportunity to provide evidence of improvement in specific areas. During this type of audit, the auditor(s) will not ask the eighty-one questions but will focus only on the areas identified as needing improvement in the latest audit report. amfori highly recommends that the follow-up audit takes place two to three months after the full audit. This allows sufficient time for the auditee to demonstrate concrete improvement in the areas that needed it. In addition, auditor(s) are required to conduct a “minimum due diligence” on employee well-being and fair practices (Performance Areas 5, 6 and 7). The follow-up audits help reduce audit fatigue and ensure continuous improvement.
