These companies rely on trade association initiatives like BSCI's, independent third-party assessors and their own in-house auditors to monitor Bangladeshi suppliers.

WSJ: Bangladesh Factories Had Passed Safety Checks

These companies rely on trade association initiatives such as BSCI's, independent third-party assessors and their own in-house auditors to monitor Bangladeshi suppliers.

WSJ: Bangladesh Factory Lacked Building Permits, Officials Say

"BSCI and other initiatives contribute to improve the situation, " he said.

WSJ: Bangladesh Factories Had Passed Safety Checks

Lorenz Berzau, BSCI's managing director, defended the decision to pass the factories in the light of the latest disaster and reports about how workers were urged to return to the building.

WSJ: Bangladesh Factory Lacked Building Permits, Officials Say