The SA8000® Standard is the leading social certification standard for factories and organizations across the globe. It was established by Social Accountability International in 1997 as a multi-stakeholder initiative. Over the years, the Standard has evolved into an overall framework that helps certified organizations demonstrate their dedication to the fair treatment of workers across industries and in any country.
SA8000 measures social performance in eight areas important to social accountability in workplaces, anchored by a management system element that drives continuous improvement in all areas of the Standard. It is appreciated by brands and industry leaders for its rigorous approach to ensuring the highest quality of social compliance in their supply chains, all the while without sacrificing business interests.
ELEMENTS OF THE SA8000® STANDARD
Child LaborForced or Compulsory Labor Health and SafetyFreedom of Association and Right to Collective BargainingDiscriminationDisciplinary PracticesWorking HoursRemunerationManagement SystemSedex 2 Pillar / 4 Pillar / Smeta BPG Version 6.0SA 8000 : 2014 Social AccountabilityBusiness Social Compliance Initiatives (BSCI)Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production (WRAP)Responsible Business Alliance (RBA)ISO 26000, SCA Compliance, CSRISO 9001 : 2015 Quality Management SystemISO 14001 : 2015 Environment Management SystemISO 45001 : 2018 Health & SafetyISO 22000 : 2005 Food SafetyHazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP)Process Safety