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British standards body launches factory audit blockchain for U.S. importers

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The UK’s national standards body, British Standards Institution (BSI), is working with blockchain firm TraceLabs to verify the authenticity of personal credentials as well as company and product certifications.

“This strategic partnership aims to provide our clients with the ability to demonstrate the authenticity of their compliance through the digital records of the assessments and certifications they have achieved from BSI,” said Howard Kerr, Chief Executive of BSI.

BSI has launched a blockchain solution to enable U.S. importers to view the certifications and credentials of factories. Called Trusted Factory Blockchain Program, the solution is integrated with the Supplier Compliance Audit Network (SCAN). 

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