SEDEX & BSCI Audits for Bag Factories: Buyer Guide

Published: August 15, 2026 | 6 min read

Large retailers require social proof. Tie to certifications and factory check.

SEDEX vs BSCI

Both audit labor conditions; SEDEX is a database, BSCI a graded report. Either satisfies most buyers.

Working hours, pay, safety, and child-labor controls. ISO covers process, not this.

Ask for a recent audit grade before quoting to a retailer.

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SEDEX or BSCI?

Either satisfies most buyers.

What do they check?

Labor, safety, hours, pay.

Needed for small buyers?

No - only large retailers.

How recent?

Within 1-2 years.

Does it raise cost?

Audit cost may reflect in price.