Rating

Interpretation

A

86% to 100%

B

71% to 85%

C

51% to 70%

D

30% to 50%

E

0% to 29%

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.