Independent Assessment
Independent Assessment is a membership requirement for all Retailer and Brand Members in the ‘Small’, ‘Medium’, ‘Large’ and ‘Very Large’ membership size categories.
‘Very Small’ RB Members do not have to submit an Independent Assessment, unless access to Sourcing Declaration Claims is requested, in line with the Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) Claims Framework.
Chain of Custody Audit
Chain of Custody audits are a requirement for any supply chain stakeholder wishing to source, process and sell Physical BCI Cotton.
Producer Audits
Producer audits are a mandatory requirement for Producers and Large Farms wishing to participate in the Better Cotton Programme. You can find Certification Bodies approved to conduct Producer-level audits on this page. Better Cotton may, under specific circumstances, assume responsibility for selecting the Certification Body to conduct audits, and producers should contact Better Cotton before proceeding with an audit.