Importers are facing more pressure from customers to ensure that their products are, at least to a certain extent, ethically produced.
However, actively monitoring working conditions in a country far away, costs millions of dollars. In other words, ensuring social compliance in China is out of reach for any company that’s not on the Fortune 500. That’s where BSCI and Sedex come in.
In this guide, we explain what importers must know about BSCI and Sedex audits, including rating systems, finding audited suppliers, and much more.
Overview
- What is BSCI?
- What is Sedex?
- What does it mean when a supplier BSCI or Sedex audited?
- Is it risky to buy from non-BSCI or SMETA audited suppliers?
- Where can I find a sample BSCI or SMETA report?
- How do I know if the audit report is valid and authentic?
- How can I find BSCI or SMETA audited suppliers?
- Can we find BSCI and SMETA audited suppliers on Alibaba?
- Are BSCI and SMETA audits common among suppliers in China?
- Can our company pay to make a supplier BSCI or Sedex certified?
- How much does a BSCI or Sedex audit cost?
- Why are not all suppliers BSCI or Sedex audited?
- Can BSCI and SMETA audits be conducted in any industry?
- Which companies offer BSCI audits in China?
- Which companies offer Sedex SMETA audits in China?
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