Supplier Audits

Industry Association Audit Programmes

Approved to deliver top industry audit programs, we drive trusted assessments that boost supplier performance and enable transparency at scale.

Your trusted assurance partner to build transparency, earn trust, and enter industry markets with confidence.

Partner with a globally recognized assurance provider, trusted to deliver leading industry audit programmes across every sector. With expertise that spans industries and regions, we help you meet entry requirements, demonstrate transparency, and accelerate supplier readiness. Whether you're scaling up or entering new markets, we bring the insight, consistency, and credibility you need to build trust and unlock opportunity—faster.

Supplier Audits

Industry Association Audit Programmes

Discover the industry association programmes we are approved to deliver by topic.

Advancing ethical, responsible and sustainable practices with industy programmes: SMETA, RBA, PSCI, SLCP, SEP, RJC, RSCI, WRAP, SIZA, WIETA, RMI.

BSI is an APSCA approved full member. We have APSCA certified auditors across the world and a CSCAs pool.
SLCP - Social & Labour Convergence Program SLCP enables consistent, comparable social and labor data to drive improvements in global supply chains.
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BSI is an APSCA approved full member. We use CSCAs qualified for SLCP verification for the delivery
The Higg Index is an Apparel and Footwear Industry self-assessment standard to rate environmental throughout the supply chain.
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The Sustainable Apparel Coalition launched it in 2012 and owns and develops the suite of tools. BSI is one of approved verification bodies to conduct Higg Verification.
EDANA QAP empowers hygiene suppliers with a unified minimum quality standard and objective third-party audits.
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Trusted experts in social audits and industry association certifications

Delivered in person, hybrid or virtually according to your needs.
APSCA certified auditors across the world.
We are an APSCA appoved full member since June 2021.
We will help you take your best practice to the next level.
Trusted by global brands to deliver consistent, reliable audits.
We led the development of the world’s first Modern Slavery Standard.

Learn more about Social Audits, Industry Association Programmes and how BSI can help you

Group of companies from one or various industries come together and jointly recognise an audit methology / tool which is governed by scheme owner example SEDEX, RBA, SLCP, WRAP.
Yes, BSI is an approved audit firm for various social/ ethical/ responsible audit programs. The list includes social industry association programs and client code of conduct. BSI also has its own social audit program / tool. BSI is APSCA member firm and has APSCA registered and certified social auditors to deliver the audits.
ESEP - Ethical Supplier Engagement Program

PSCI - Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Initiative

RBA - Responsible Business Alliance

RJC - Responsible Jewellery Council

RSCI - Responsible Supply Chain Initiative

SIZA - Sustainability Initiative of South Africa NPC

SLCP - Social & Labour Convergence Program

SMETA - Sedex Member Ethical Trade Audit

WIETA - Wine and Agricultural Ethical Trade Associations

WRAP - Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production

RMI - Responsible Mineral Initiative
There are 3 ways:

Reach out to respective country BSI Sales team with your audit enquiry or

Write to info@bsigroup.com about your audit enquiry or

Send email to our BSI contact listed on respective industry association website. With this done, a sales team member will be assigned to handle your enquiry.
Absolutely. If your organization has specific ESG, sourcing, or operational standards, we can design an audit program around those. Talk to our team about building a bespoke framework that reflects your priorities and values.
Yes - BSI are an Approved Affiliate Company (AAC) of Sedex and are approved to deliver SMETA. Additionally, BSI regularly participates in working groups comprising brands, retailers, NGOs, industry experts and selected audit firms, focused on continual improvement of SMETA. Looking for a credible SMETA partner? Let’s discuss your needs.
SMETA 2-pillar audits assess labour standards and health & safety. 4-pillar audits build on this by also evaluating environmental performance in details and also business ethics, offering deeper insight into responsible sourcing. BSI provides both 2-pillar and 4-pillar SMETA audits, helping businesses meet Sedex expectations and enhance supply chain transparency.
Yes, BSI has good experience in conducting social audits in the service sector.
Yes, BSI has tools and technology in place to facilitate deliver hybrid social audits. We have delivered Sedex Vitual assessment, hybrid RBA VAP, RJC and WRAP audits with the approval of the scheme owners.