Doing business in any country carries risks, but conditions in some places can make credible certification audits difficult. Conditions such as travel restrictions, a culture of corruption, and poor health and safety standards can undermine Continue Reading...
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SAAS Document Library
The SAAS Document Library is the central hub for technical information about accreditation and the various certification systems overseen by SAAS, including SA8000. Download copies of normative documents, policies, procedures and guidelines Continue Reading...
SAAS Anti-Bribery Policy
The accredited SA8000 audit process requires all Certification Bodies (CBs) delivering SA8000 services to develop and maintain a procedure that addresses attempted bribery and corruption in countries where the CB is accredited to deliver Continue Reading...
Unannounced SA8000 Audits
The SA8000 process requires all accredited Certification Bodies delivering SA8000 services to conduct a combination of announced, semi-announced, and unannounced audits in the 3-year SA8000 certification cycle. These activities are not Continue Reading...
Corrective Action Requests (CARS)
Evaluation of the effectiveness of an SA8000 management system includes an assessment of how well the system is implemented, as evidenced by workplace policies and supporting evidence. This includes reviewing whether the social management Continue Reading...
SAAS Page Redirect
The page you are trying to reach has moved. As of October 20, 2021 the Social Accountability Accreditation Services (SAAS) website is closed. All SAAS information is now available on the SAI website. Use the links below to access Continue Reading...