Rating | Interpretation |
A | Exceeds expected performance level | At least 7 out of 13 performance areas are rated A and NONE are rated C, D or E. No follow-up audit is required. A full audit is due at the end of the cycle. |
B | Meets expected performance level | 10 out of 13 performance areas are rated A or B or A+B and NONE of the other performance areas are rated D or E. No follow-up audit is required. A full audit is due at the end of the cycle. |
C | Approaches expected performance level | 7 out of 13 performance areas are rated A or B or A+B or C. No more than 2 other performance areas are rated D and NONE are rated E. A follow-up audit must be conducted within 12 months. |
D | Below expected performance level | 7 out of 13 performance areas rated D or NONE of the other cases. A follow-up audit must be conducted within 12 months. |
E | Significantly below expected performance level | 7 out of 13 of performance areas are rated E. A follow-up audit must be conducted within 12 months. BSCI participants shall closely oversee the auditee’s progress as it may represent a higher risk than other business partners. |