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BSCI Audit Summary Report
NAME OF THE PRODUCER : AKARTEKS TEKSTIL SAN. VE TIC. LTD. STI.
DBID : 21762
DATE OF THE AUDIT : 17/10/2014
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Producer InformationName of producer : Akarteks Tekstil San. ve Tic. Ltd. Sti.
DBID number : 21762
Audit ID : 22638
Address : Demirkapi Mah. Velioglu Cad. No:81 Bagcilar,Nil,Nil,Istanbul
Province : Istanbul Country : Turkey
Management Representative : Mr.Ayhan OZTURK-HR& Administrative Affairs Diector
Contact person: Ayhan Ozturk
Sector : Non-Food Industry Type : Textiles, clothing, leather
Product group : Apparel Product Type : Denim and non-denim garments
Audit DetailsType of audit : Full Audit Re-Audit
Sub type of audit : Combined audit Special investigation-RUC
Special investigation-Other
Unannounced/Semiannounced
Audit date : 17/10/2014 Audit Duration : 1.500
Audit methodology : Industrial Primary Production
Auditing Company : TUEV Rheinland
Auditing Company Branch : TUV Rheinland Turkey
Auditing company address : Saniye Ermutlu Sokak, Colakoglu Plaza B Blok, No:12 Kozyatagi,,,
Lead Auditor Name(SA8000Certificate Number) : Arda Karaoglan (AD10545)
Team Member Name(SA8000Certificate Number) :
Audit Results for Part B tier ITotal Score Part B tier I: Good Improvements Needed Non-Compliant
Total Number of deviations in crucial questions : 0 / 35
Agreed date for closing theCorrective Action Plan ( If applicable ) :Contingencies to be reported : Aborted Partially Conducted Combined With Other Systems
Desktop Review Others
Audit Results for Part B tier II (Only relevant if Primary Production Methodology is used)
Please refer to section "Sampled Units Tier II" and "Audit Sample CAP B"
Audit Results for Part C (Only relevant if Part B tier I scores Good)
Total Score Part C: Good Improvements Needed
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Name of the producer : Akarteks Tekstil San. ve Tic. Ltd. Sti.
DBID : 21762 and Audit Id : 22638 Audit Date : 17/10/2014
Audit Type : Re-Audit Audit Methodology : Industrial
Tier I
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Score Interpretation
Good Improvements Needed Non-Compliant Under “Grace Period”
Minor deviations are identified in no morethan 2 questions per chapter; thesequestions are not marked as crucial.
Deviations are identified in less than half of the totalnumber of questions per chapter. No deviations arefound in questions marked as crucial.
Deviations are identified in half or more of the total number ofquestions per chapter. One deviation in a question marked ascrucial is sufficient to assess the entire chapter as non-compliant.
Not Available
Audit Master Data Part A
For more details of the company, see complete Master Data in the on-line Audit Report
General information on the ProducerName of producer : Akarteks Tekstil San. ve Tic. Ltd. Sti.
Address : Demirkapi Mah. Velioglu Cad. No:81 Bagcilar,Nil,Nil,Istanbul
Year of foundation : 2005
Legal status : Private company
Turnover (in euros ) : 18000000.000
Main contact person : Ayhan Ozturk
Language spoken : Turkish
Valid GlobalG.A.P Certificate : Yes No
Other Social audit : Yes No Social audit name :BSCI re-audits on 12.05.2014,27.12.2013 and Initial audit on26.11.2013
Auditors’ notes
Producer’s backgroundThe audited factory was established in 2005 and located at Demirkapi Mah., Velioglu Cad., No.81, Bagcilar, Istanbul, Turkey.The process of sample room, cutting, sewing, ironing, QC and packing were done in-house.
The facility consisted of a 8 story building with a total production area of 10,670 square meters. The floorwise description of thefactory is as follows:
Basement -2: Fabric warehouse, accessories warehouse, cutting section. Basement -1: Dispatch warehouse, button-hole section , Modeling, Ironin-Packing Ground floor: Sampling room, Management staffs 1st floor: Management offices. 2nd floor: Sewing section 3rd floor: Sewing section 4th floor: Ironing, QC and packing, stain removing section, steam boiler. 5th floor: Canteen area
Eating area is provided with a capacity of 180 seats and no dorms provided for workers. Each floor has toilet facilities for bothmale and female. Food and transportation provided for free of charge.
The factory specialized in the production of denim and woven outwear for men, women and kids. The factory had a total monthlycapacity of 250,000 pcs per month including subcontractor productions. The products made in the factory were sent 95% toEuropean countries mainly to Germany, Netherlands, UK, France and Italy. The production peak season was March and April.
The entire workforce of the factory consisted of a total of 424 employees (253 male, 171 female), which included 205 productionworkers (139 male, 66 female) and 73 non-production workers (28 male, 45 female). All workers were living domestically andpermanent contracted. The youngest worker was 18 years old. There was not a workers’ union available to employees in thefactory.
The factory adopted face scan attendance system to record employees' working hours The regular working hours of allemployees were from Monday to Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. with a 15-minute tea breaks at 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.respectively, and an hour minutes lunch break at 12:00 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays were granted as weekly rest days. Monthlywages and up to 5 hours overtime wages were paid at latest on the 10th of each month through bank transfer and remainingbalance for overtime hours were paid in cash on the same date of payment through envelops.
20 employees were interviewed during the Re-audit process in a private room without the presence of factory management.Included in the samples were 9 male and 11 female employees.
Chapter summaryChapter Chapter Summary
B.1. Management PracticeCompany Social Policy was documented and posted at the entrance of theproduction floor and employees were aware of its content. No subcontractorswere being used by the factory.
B.10. Health and Social Facilities Not Rated
B.11. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) H&S procedures were established and staff had been well trained on H&Srequirements.
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Name of the producer : Akarteks Tekstil San. ve Tic. Ltd. Sti.
DBID : 21762 and Audit Id : 22638 Audit Date : 17/10/2014
Audit Type : Re-Audit Audit Methodology : Industrial
Tier I
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Score Interpretation
Good Improvements Needed Non-Compliant Under “Grace Period”
Minor deviations are identified in no morethan 2 questions per chapter; thesequestions are not marked as crucial.
Deviations are identified in less than half of the totalnumber of questions per chapter. No deviations arefound in questions marked as crucial.
Deviations are identified in half or more of the total number ofquestions per chapter. One deviation in a question marked ascrucial is sufficient to assess the entire chapter as non-compliant.
Not Available
B.13. Environment Not RatedB.2. Documentation Not RatedB.3. Working Hours Not Rated
B.4. Compensation
Monthly wages were paid in hourly rate at latest on 5th of each monththrough bank transfer. All employees appear to be registered with socialsecurity and as informed through workers’ statement and documents review.No unjustified deductions and delay of payments.
B.5.1. Child Labour Not RatedB.5.2. Young Workers Not RatedB.6. Forced Labour / Disciplinary Measures / PrisonLabour Not Rated
B.7. Freedom of Association and CollectiveBargaining Not Rated
B.8. Discrimination, Harassment and Abuse Not Rated
B.9. Working Conditions The general housekeeping of the factory production floor was acceptable onthe date of audit. The level of temperature was fine.
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DBID : 21762 and Audit Id : 22638 Audit Date : 17/10/2014
Audit Type : Re-Audit Audit Methodology : Industrial
Tier I
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Score Interpretation
Good Improvements Needed Non-Compliant Under “Grace Period”
Minor deviations are identified in no morethan 2 questions per chapter; thesequestions are not marked as crucial.
Deviations are identified in less than half of the totalnumber of questions per chapter. No deviations arefound in questions marked as crucial.
Deviations are identified in half or more of the total number ofquestions per chapter. One deviation in a question marked ascrucial is sufficient to assess the entire chapter as non-compliant.
Not Available
Part B Tier I - Overall Summary
ChapterInvestigation
Full Audit Results(19032 and 09/07/2014)
Penultimate Re-Audit Results(16868 and 12/05/2014)
Last Re-Audit Results(22638 and 17/10/2014)
B.1. Management Practice
B.2. Documentation
B.3. Working Hours
B.4. Compensation
B.5.1. Child Labour
B.5.2. Young Workers
B.6. Forced Labour / DisciplinaryMeasures / Prison LabourB.7. Freedom of Association andCollective BargainingB.8. Discrimination, Harassmentand Abuse
B.9. Working Conditions
B.10. Health and Social Facilities
B.11. Occupational Health andSafety (OHS)B.12. Dormitories (if notapplicable, go to B.13)
B.13. Environment
Total
G IN NC NA %
83.33
100.00
100.00
88.89
100.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
85.71
100.00
87.18
100.00
100.00
92.17
G IN NC NA NR %
100.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
G IN NC NA NR %
100.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
85.71
100.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
99.13
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Name of the producer : Akarteks Tekstil San. ve Tic. Ltd. Sti.
DBID : 21762 and Audit Id : 22638 Audit Date : 17/10/2014
Audit Type : Re-Audit Audit Methodology : Industrial
Tier I
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Score Interpretation
Good Minor deviations are identified in no more than 2 questions per chapter; these questions are not marked as crucial.
Improvements Needed Deviations are identified in less than half of the total number of questions per chapter. No deviations are found in questions marked as crucial.
Non-compliant Deviations are identified in half or more of the total number of questions per chapter. One deviation in a question marked as crucial is sufficient to assess the entire chapter as non-compliant.
Under “Grace Period” Not Available
Not Applicable Requirements do not match to the company structure
Not Rated Only applicable for re audits; if a question was rated “+” in the previous full audit or re-audit the auditor will mark the question NR
In House Production Structure
Department Function in production Number ofWorkers
Number ofshifts
Shift 1
From To
Shift 2
From To
Shift 3
From To
Production Sewing section 174 1 8:00 AM 6:30 PM
WarehouseAccessories & Fabrics &Delivery Warehouses&Cutting section
52 1 8:00 AM 6:30 PM
PackingPackaging & nonproduction workers(Kitchen, Cleaning-6)
18 1 8:00 AM 6:30 PM
Quality ControlQC, thread removal,measure controloperations
33 1 8:00 AM 6:30 PM
Production Sewing,ironing,punching operations 37 1 8:00 AM 6:30 PM
ServicesPlanning,PurchasingAccountancy, HR, IT,Maintenance
21 1 8:00 AM 6:30 PM
Sales Marketing, Exporting 14 1 8:00 AM 6:30 PM
ServicesSub-contractor-follow-up & Productionsupervisors
29 1 8:00 AM 6:30 PM
Product Development Sample Sewing 31 1 8:00 AM 6:30 PM
Mgmt/General Admin Other Adm. Staff 15 1 8:00 AM 6:30 PM
In House employment Structure at the time of the audit
Total number of workers : 424
Male Female
Permanent workers 253 Permanent workers 171
In management position 2 In management position 0
On probation 0 On probation 0
National migrants 0 National migrants 0
Salaried workers 253 Salaried workers 171
Temporary workers (odd jobbers) 0 Temporary workers (odd jobbers) 0
Apprentices 0 Apprentices 0
With disabilities 4 With disabilities 2
Cross-border migrants 0 Cross-border migrants 0
Production based workers 139 Production based workers 66
Pregnant 5
On maternity leave 1
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Name of the producer : Akarteks Tekstil San. ve Tic. Ltd. Sti.
DBID : 21762 and Audit Id : 22638 Audit Date : 17/10/2014
Audit Type : Re-Audit Audit Methodology : Industrial
Tier I
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Outsourced structure
Location/ AddressUnit Function in
the chainContactperson
Businessrelation
-shipsince Address City State Country
Distanceto the
companyin km
Mainproduct
Certificatesand socialaudits (if
applicable)
Numberof
workers
Part ofthe
ISMS(if
applic-able)
Part ofthe
auditsample
AKARTEKSTEKSTILSAN.LTD.ERBAA/TOKAT BRANCH
own factory MuzafferDemirkol 2014
KelkitOrg.San. BolgesiBeylikBukumuMevkiiNo:11
Erbaa Tokat Turkey 770 Sewing no 283 No No
TASHANTEKSTILTURIZMINS.SAN.LTD.STI.
subcontractor
OsmanHancerli 2013
YavuzSelimMah.26/1 Sk.No:2,Bagcilar
ISTANBUL Turkey 5 Sewin
g no 60 No No
ERDEMTEKSTIL
subcontractor
MehmetErdem 2013
Gunesli,MerkezMah.No:1Kat:1 ,Bagcilar
ISTANBUL Turkey 5 Sewin
g no 50 No No
AKARTEKSTEKSTILSAN.LTD.ESENYURTBRANCH
own factory Veli Bulbul 2013
IstiklalMah.BarisMancoCad.No:6Esenyurt
ISTANBUL Turkey 25 Washi
ng no 77 No No
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DBID : 21762 and Audit Id : 22638 Audit Date : 17/10/2014
Audit Type : Re-Audit Audit Methodology : Industrial
Tier I
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Dormitories (if applicable)
No Data Available for Dormitories
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DBID : 21762 and Audit Id : 22638 Audit Date : 17/10/2014
Audit Type : Re-Audit Audit Methodology : Industrial
Tier I
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Corrective Action Plan (CAP) B Tier I
Chapters andSubchapters Crucial Score CAP Responsible Person Deadline
dateB.9. WorkingConditions
B.9.3. WorkingConditions No ( - )
[Minus]
Full Audit(19032): *It was notedthat,measurement of internal air quality (dust,ventilation etc) was not conducted at theBasement 1 Floor on the latest May 2012report. It was noted that ventilation was notadequate on the floor according to site tour,worker interviews, reports and complaint notes.*It is violated BSCI requirement B.9.3 *It isrecommended that ventilation conditions shallbe improved in working and social areas withsupporting evidences
1st Re Audit(22638): Partially CorrectedFollow Audit (17 October 2014) : Ventilationwas adequated on the Basement -1 flooraccording to site tour, worker interviews andreports however measurement of internal airquality (dust, ventilation etc) was not providedin the Basement -1 Floor in the company. *It isviolated BSCI requirement B.9.3 KısmenDüzeltildi Takip Denetimi (17 Ekim 2014) : -1.Katta bulunan havalandırma sisteminindüzeltildiği gözlenmiştir ancak o kata ait tozölçümlerinin yapılmadığı ve kayıtlarının olmadığıgözlenmiştir.)
Mr.Ayhan OZTURK /HR&Administrative AffairsDirector
17/11/2014
Chapter Score Good Improvements Needed Non-CompliantNumber of deviationsin crucial questions 0 of 1
FulfillmentPercentage 85.71%
Total Audit Results for Part B Tier ITotal Score Good Improvements Needed Non-CompliantTotal number ofdeviations in crucialquestions
0 of 35
Overall fulfillmentpercentage 99.13%
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DBID : 21762 and Audit Id : 22638 Audit Date : 17/10/2014
Audit Type : Re-Audit Audit Methodology : Industrial
Tier I
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Score Interpretation
Good Minor deviations are identified in no more than 2 questions per chapter; these questions are not marked as crucial.
Improvements Needed Deviations are identified in less than half of the total number of questions per chapter. No deviations are found in questions marked as crucial.
Non-compliant Deviations are identified in half or more of the total number of questions per chapter. One deviation in a question marked as crucial is sufficient to assess the entire chapter as non-compliant.
Under “Grace Period” Not Available
Not Applicable Requirements do not match to the company structure
Not Rated Only applicable for re audits; if a question was rated “+” in the previous full audit or re-audit the auditor will mark the question NR
Part C: Audit Findings
Chapter Current Audit Results(22638)
C.1. Policy
C.2. Planning and Implementation
C.3. Management Review
C.4. Control of Subcontractors /Suppliers / Sub-suppliers
C.5. Control of Homeworkers
C.6. Compensation
C.7. Child Labour
C.8. Outside Communication
Total
G IN NA %
0.00
0.00
50.00
0.00
100.00
0.00
100.00
0.00
27.27
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DBID : 21762 and Audit Id : 22638 Audit Date : 17/10/2014
Audit Type : Re-Audit Audit Methodology : Industrial
Tier I
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Score Interpretation
Good Minor deviations are identified in no more than 2 questions per chapter; these questions are not marked as crucial.
Improvements Needed Deviations are identified in less than half of the total number of questions per chapter. No deviations are found in questions marked as crucial.
Not Applicable Requirements do not match to the company structure
Not Rated Only applicable for re audits; if a question was rated “+” in the previous full audit or re-audit the auditor will mark the question NR
Corrective Action Plan Part C
Chapters andSubchapters Crucial Score CAP Responsible Person Deadline
dateC.1. Policy
C.1.1 No ( - )[Minus]
Full Audit(19032): *It was noted that therewas no documented social policy covering theSA 8000 standard requirements. *It is violatedSA 8000 Standard *It's recommended toestablish and issue social policy according to SA8000 requirements.
1st Re Audit(22638): Based ondocumentation review, management interview,the company had not any written policy to theiremployees for social accountability and labourcondition according to SA8000 standard. Thisviolated the requirement of SA8000 standard9.1. Factory shall have written policy for socialaccountability and labour condition. (FabrikadaSA8000 gereksinimlerine yönelik bir sosyalpolitika oluşturulmamıştır.)
Mr.Ayhan OZTURK/HR& AdministrativeAffairs Director
17/10/2015
Chapter Score Good Improvements NeededNumber of deviations incrucial questions 0 of 0
Fulfillment Percentage 0.00% C.2. Planning andImplementation
C.2.1 No ( - )[Minus]
Full Audit(19032): *It was noted that nosystematic management system establishedand implemented according to SA 8000standard. The requirements of the SA 8000standard are not understood and implementedat all levels of the organisation. *It is violatedSA 8000 Standard *It is recommended that therequirements of the SA 8000 standard areunderstood and implemented at all levels of theorganisation.
1st Re Audit(22638): Based ondocumentation review, management interview,the company did not ensure that therequirement of SA8000 standard wereunderstood and implemented at all levels of theorganisation. This violated the requirements ofSA 8000 Standard 9.5. Factory shall ensurethat the requirements of this standard areunderstood and implemented at all levels of theorganisation. (Fabrikada SA8000 standartlarınayönelik her seviyeden çalışana eğitimverilmemiş olduğu gözlenmiştir.)
Mr.Ayhan OZTURK/HR& AdministrativeAffairs Director
17/10/2015
Chapter Score Good Improvements NeededNumber of deviations incrucial questions 0 of 0
Fulfillment Percentage 0.00% C.3. ManagementReview
C.3.1 No ( - )[Minus]
Full Audit(19032): *It was noted that topmanagement did not periodically review theadequacy, and continuing effectiveness of thecompany’s policy, procedures and performanceresults vis-à-vis the requirements of theSA8000 Standard *It is violated SA 8000Standard *It is recommended that topmanagement shall periodically review theadequacy, and continuing effectiveness of thecompany’s policy, procedures and performanceresults vis-à-vis the requirements of theSA8000 Standard.
1st Re Audit(22638): Based ondocumentation review, management interview,no management review was conducted on
Mr.Ayhan OZTURK/HR& AdministrativeAffairs Director
17/10/2015
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DBID : 21762 and Audit Id : 22638 Audit Date : 17/10/2014
Audit Type : Re-Audit Audit Methodology : Industrial
Tier I
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Score Interpretation
Good Minor deviations are identified in no more than 2 questions per chapter; these questions are not marked as crucial.
Improvements Needed Deviations are identified in less than half of the total number of questions per chapter. No deviations are found in questions marked as crucial.
Not Applicable Requirements do not match to the company structure
Not Rated Only applicable for re audits; if a question was rated “+” in the previous full audit or re-audit the auditor will mark the question NR
policy, procedures and performance results tothe requirements of SA8000 standard and otherrequirement. This violated the requirements ofSA8000 standard of 9.2. and 9.4. Factory shallconduct management review on policy,procedures and performance according to therequirements of SA8000 standard. (FabrikadaSA8000 standartlarına yönelik prosedürlerinoluşturulmamış olduğu gözlenmiştir.)
Chapter Score Good Improvements NeededNumber of deviations incrucial questions 0 of 0
Fulfillment Percentage 50.00% C.4. Control ofSubcontractors /Suppliers / Sub-suppliers
C.4.1. No ( - )[Minus]
Full Audit(19032): *Sub-contracting contractsigned between the company and sub-contractors ensures that sub-contractors areselected based on their ability to meet the BSCIrequirements. However, it was noted that thecompany does not have appropriate proceduresto recruit subcontractors/ suppliers on theirability to meet requirements of the SA 8000Standard. *It is violated SA 8000 Standard *Itis recommended that the facility shall establish,document and implement the procedure aboutsubcontractor/ supplier selection and evalautionsystem in accordance with SA8000requirements.
1st Re Audit(22638): Based ondocumentation review, management interview,the company did not establish and maintainappropriate procedures to recruitsubcontractors / suppliers / sub-suppliers basedon their ability to meet the requirements of theSA8000 Standard. This violated therequirements of SA8000 Standard of 9.6.Factory shall establish and maintain appropriateprocedures to recruit subcontractors / suppliers/ sub-suppliers based on their ability to meetthe requirements of the SA8000 Standard.(Fabrikada tedarikçiler ve taşeron firmalarSA8000 uyumluluklarına göre seçilmediği veilgili prosedürlerin oluşturulmamış olduğugözlenmiştir.)
Mr.Ayhan OZTURK/HR& AdministrativeAffairs Director
17/10/2015
C.4.2. No ( - )[Minus]
Full Audit(19032): *It was noted that noappropriate records of subcontractors'commitments were maintained according to SA8000 standard. *It is violated SA 8000Standard * It is recommended that the facilityshall provide appropriate records ofsubcontractors' commitments according to SA8000 standard. *SUPPORTING INFORMATION:Sub-contracting contracts and BSCI Supplierdeclaration as the commitment to socialcompliance were signed by sub-contractors.
1st Re Audit(22638): Based ondocumentation review, management interview,the company did not maintain appropriaterecords of subcontractors/suppliers/ subsuppliers commitments to the requirements ofthe SA8000 Standard. This violated therequirements of SA8000 standard. Factory shallensure that appropriate records ofsubcontractors/suppliers/ sub supplierscommitments to the requirements of theSA8000 Standard are maintained. (Fabrikatedarikçi ve alt taşeronlarından SA8000standartına uyacaklarına dair bir yazıalmamıştır.)
Mr.Ayhan OZTURK/HR& AdministrativeAffairs Director
17/10/2015
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DBID : 21762 and Audit Id : 22638 Audit Date : 17/10/2014
Audit Type : Re-Audit Audit Methodology : Industrial
Tier I
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Score Interpretation
Good Minor deviations are identified in no more than 2 questions per chapter; these questions are not marked as crucial.
Improvements Needed Deviations are identified in less than half of the total number of questions per chapter. No deviations are found in questions marked as crucial.
Not Applicable Requirements do not match to the company structure
Not Rated Only applicable for re audits; if a question was rated “+” in the previous full audit or re-audit the auditor will mark the question NR
Chapter Score Good Improvements NeededNumber of deviations incrucial questions 0 of 0
Fulfillment Percentage 0.00% C.6. Compensation
C.6.1. No ( - )[Minus]
Full Audit(19032): *It was noted thatalthough the monthly wages were upper thanthe legal minimum wage, calculated BNW wasnot provided for all employees. *It is violatedSA 8000 Standard . *It is recommended thatthe top management shall compare the monthlywages according to BNW and shall have a well-defined plan for achieving the basic needs wagewithin a specified period. SUPPORTINGINFORMATION: BNW is calculated as 2.010 TLnet for Istanbul region. The average wage paidin the facility is 950 TL net.
1st Re Audit(22638): It was noted that thelowest wage is legal minimum wage in thefactory TRL 891.04 and under the basic needswage was calculated for this region was TRL2,090.71 per month. This violated therequirements of SA8000 Standard of 8.1.Factory shall ensure that all payments are doneat least the basic needs wage defined.(Fabrikada ödemelerin temel ihtiyaç sınırınınaltında olduğu gözlenmiştir. Bölge içinhesaplanan minimum temel ihtiyaç sınırı2,090.71 TL'dir.)
Mr.Ayhan OZTURK/HR& AdministrativeAffairs Director
17/10/2015
C.6.2. No ( - )[Minus]
Full Audit(19032): *It was noted that, thecompany does not have a well-defined plan forachieving the basic needs wage within aspecified period. *It is violated SA 8000Standard *It is recommended that the facilityshall have a well-defined plan for achieving thebasic needs wage within a specified period.
1st Re Audit(22638): The company did nothave a well-defined plan for achieving the basicneeds wage within a specified and reasonableperiod of time. The basic needs wage wascalculated for this region was TRL 2,090.71 permonth. This violated the requirements ofSA8000 Standard of 8.1. Factory shall ensurethat all payments are done at least the basicneeds wage defined. (Fabrikada ödemeleringelecekte temel ihtiyaç sınırının üzerineçıkaracak belirlenmiş bir ücret iyileştirmepolitikası bulunmamaktadır.)
Mr.Ayhan OZTURK/HR& AdministrativeAffairs Director
17/10/2015
Chapter Score Good Improvements NeededNumber of deviations incrucial questions 0 of 0
Fulfillment Percentage 0.00% C.8. OutsideCommunication
C.8.1. No ( - )[Minus]
Full Audit(19032): *It was noted that, thecompany does not have a documented andeffectively communicated policies andprocedures regarding performance of therequirements of the SA8000 Standard *It isviolated SA 8000 Standard *It is recommendedthat the facility shall document policies andprocedures for regarding performance of therequirements of the SA8000 Standard andthese documents shall be effectivelycommunicated to personnel and otherinterested parties.
1st Re Audit(22638): The company did notestablish and maintain procedures tocommunicate regularly to all interested partiesdata and other information regardingperformance of the requirements of the SA8000
Mr.Ayhan OZTURK/HR& AdministrativeAffairs Director
17/10/2015
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Name of the producer : Akarteks Tekstil San. ve Tic. Ltd. Sti.
DBID : 21762 and Audit Id : 22638 Audit Date : 17/10/2014
Audit Type : Re-Audit Audit Methodology : Industrial
Tier I
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Score Interpretation
Good Minor deviations are identified in no more than 2 questions per chapter; these questions are not marked as crucial.
Improvements Needed Deviations are identified in less than half of the total number of questions per chapter. No deviations are found in questions marked as crucial.
Not Applicable Requirements do not match to the company structure
Not Rated Only applicable for re audits; if a question was rated “+” in the previous full audit or re-audit the auditor will mark the question NR
Standard, including, but not limited to, theresults of management reviews and monitoringactivities. This violated the requirements ofSA8000 Standard of 9.12. Factory shallestablish, and maintain, procedures tocommunicate regularly to all interested partiesdata and other information regardingperformance of the requirements of the SA8000Standard, including, but not limited to, theresults of management reviews and monitoringactivities. (Fabrikada SA8000 çalışmalarının,yönetim gözden geçirmelerinin iş ortaklarınadüzenli olarak iletilmediği gözlenmiştir.)
Chapter Score Good Improvements NeededNumber of deviations incrucial questions 0 of 0
Fulfillment Percentage 0.00%
Total Audit Results for Part CTotal Score Good Improvements NeededTotal number ofdeviations in crucialquestions
0 of 0
Overall fulfillmentpercentage 27.27%
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Name of the producer : Akarteks Tekstil San. ve Tic. Ltd. Sti.
DBID : 21762 and Audit Id : 22638 Audit Date : 17/10/2014
Audit Type : Re-Audit Audit Methodology : Industrial
Tier I
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Score Interpretation
Good Minor deviations are identified in no more than 2 questions per chapter; these questions are not marked as crucial.
Improvements Needed Deviations are identified in less than half of the total number of questions per chapter. No deviations are found in questions marked as crucial.
Not Applicable Requirements do not match to the company structure
Not Rated Only applicable for re audits; if a question was rated “+” in the previous full audit or re-audit the auditor will mark the question NR
Workers Interview Sheet
Workers Interview Sheet
Workers Male workers number Female workers number % of the total workforce
Total 9 11 4.72
Workers aged < 18 years interviewed 0 0 0.00
Apprentices interviewed 0 0 0.00
Disabled persons interviewed 1 0 0.24
Full time workers interviewed 9 11 4.72
Part time workers interviewed 0 0 0.00
Seasonal workers interviewed 0 0 0.00
Migrant workers interviewed 0 0 0.00
Pregnant workers interviewed 0 0.00
Interview methods used number (how many)Number of Individual interviewsconducted 10
# of people interviewed in Group(s) 10
# of Interviews conducted on site 12
# of Interviews conducted off site 0
Was an interpreter used? Yes NoLanguage(s) used for workerinterviews Turkish
No. ofinterview
Essentials (If the number of rows is not enough, please add pages as needed and include with theattachments).
1 Meals and transportation provided free by the factory
2 Workers mainly declared that they were very pleased about communication with the management.
3 All wages paid trough the bank.
4 Workers responded spontaneously and they were not coached for interviews.
5 According to workers statement, in general production floor and restroom facilities are clean and hygienic.
6 Employees seemed comfortable with the process and were able to contribute openly.
7 The general attitudes of workers were favourable towards management.
8 They enjoyed on-time payment, low overtime hours and friendly working environment.
9 No complaints voiced during employee interviews. Also no force labour in the factory.
10 There was no any kind of discrimination,harasment,abuse and forced labor in the facility.
11 The attitude of workers were favourable and liked the working environment and with their colleagues/teams.
12 Employees were informed and aware of BSCI Code of Conduct provision and expectations. Employees stated thatsundays were granted as weekly rest day. The regular monthly salaries were paid in monthly rate to allemployees at latest on the 5th of each month.
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Name of the producer : Akarteks Tekstil San. ve Tic. Ltd. Sti.
DBID : 21762 and Audit Id : 22638 Audit Date : 17/10/2014
Audit Type : Re-Audit Audit Methodology : Industrial
Tier I
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Score Interpretation
Good Minor deviations are identified in no more than 2 questions per chapter; these questions are not marked as crucial.
Improvements Needed Deviations are identified in less than half of the total number of questions per chapter. No deviations are found in questions marked as crucial.
Not Applicable Requirements do not match to the company structure
Not Rated Only applicable for re audits; if a question was rated “+” in the previous full audit or re-audit the auditor will mark the question NR
Child and Young Workers Record Sheet
Child and Young Workers Record SheetPlease only complete this table if you have children (anyone below the national minimum age) or young workers
(anyone below the national minimum age but below 18 years of age) in your company
Name Birthday(dd/mm/yyyy) Attendingschool?
Working startdate(dd/mm/yyyy)
Departmenthe/she
works in
workingtime
schedule(From)
workingtime
schedule(To)
Averageworking
hours perweek
Comments
N/A 0.000
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Name of the producer : Akarteks Tekstil San. ve Tic. Ltd. Sti.
DBID : 21762 and Audit Id : 22638 Audit Date : 17/10/2014
Audit Type : Re-Audit Audit Methodology : Industrial
Tier I
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Score Interpretation
Good Minor deviations are identified in no more than 2 questions per chapter; these questions are not marked as crucial.
Improvements Needed Deviations are identified in less than half of the total number of questions per chapter. No deviations are found in questions marked as crucial.
Non-compliant Deviations are identified in half or more of the total number of questions per chapter. One deviation in a question marked as crucial is sufficient to assess the entire chapter as non-compliant.
Under “Grace Period” Not Available
Not Applicable Requirements do not match to the company structure
Not Rated Only applicable for re audits; if a question was rated “+” in the previous full audit or re-audit the auditor will mark the question NR
Overall Producer Pictures
External photo(s) of the production unit(s)IMG_7379.JPG
Photo of the code of conduct on display**IMG_7387.JPG
Photo of the inside of the main production hallIMG_7408.JPG
Photo of the canteen (if applicable)IMG_7381.JPG
Photo of the inside of the main production hallIMG_7396.JPG
Photo of the sanitary facilitiesIMG_7391.JPG
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DBID : 21762 and Audit Id : 22638 Audit Date : 17/10/2014
Audit Type : Re-Audit Audit Methodology : Industrial
Tier I
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