The initiative aims to promote more economically, environmentally and socially sustainable cotton cultivation worldwide. No certification and/or labeling system exists, and instead, a Bale Tracking System is used to ensure integrity.
Documentation Example: Unique Bale Identification Code (UBIC)
<b>Q:</b> Min points?<br><b>A:</b> 0
<b>Q:</b> Max points?<br><b>A:</b> 4
<b>Q:</b> BASIS FOR POINTS/EXPLANATION OF PROGRAM?<br><b>A:</b> Based on level of BCI involvement (buyer vs. member).
<b>Q:</b> CAN SUPPLIERS INFLUENCE?<br><b>A:</b> Yes; suppliers throughout the cotton supply chain can pay to join BCI and demonstrate compliance with BCI criteria.
<b>Q:</b> WHAT DOES SUPPLIER HAVE TO DO?<br><b>A:</b> Complete Supplier Certifications & Programs Portal application.
<b>Q:</b> MATERIAL TYPE RELEVANCE?<br><b>A:</b> Cotton; applies to ginners, spinners, mills, and cut & sew facilities.
<b>Q:</b> RESOURCES?<br><b>A:</b> www.bettercotton.org 
; bettercotton.org/index/160/applying_for_membership.html