SA8000
Also known as: Social Accountability 8000, SAI SA8000
International social standard by Social Accountability International (SAI, New York) for humane working conditions in facilities — auditable and certifiable like a management system.
Description
SA8000 is one of the oldest and most widely used social standards for facilities worldwide. It was published in 1997 by the New York non-profit Social Accountability International (SAI) and is based on the core conventions of the International Labour Organization (ILO), the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
The standard covers nine areas: child labour, forced labour, health and safety, freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining, discrimination, disciplinary practices, working hours, remuneration and an integrated management system for continuous improvement. Unlike pure codes of conduct SA8000 is certifiable by accredited certification bodies (SAAS accredits e.g. Bureau Veritas, DNV, TÜV Rheinland). More than 4,500 facilities in over 50 countries are currently certified, especially in India, Italy, China and Brazil. For the textile industry SA8000 is one of the most important supplier requirements; major brands increasingly demand it in addition to product- and material-related labels.
Properties
| Issued by | Social Accountability International (New York), since 1997 |
|---|---|
| Scope | Humane working conditions (9 areas) |
| Accreditation | SAAS accredits certifiers (BV, DNV, TÜV) |
| Adoption | >4,500 facilities in >50 countries |
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Sources & references
1- SA8000 - Social Accountability International sa-intl.org https://sa-intl.org/programs/sa8000/
