If you've read SA8000:2026 closely, you may have noticed something a little different about two criteria: D4.2 (living wage) and D4.4 (reasonable working hours). Instead of simply saying what an organization "shall" do, like most other Continue Reading...
SA8000
Why PAS 24000 Falls Short of SA8000’s Worker Protections
SAI does not concur with assertions that PAS 24000 certification is equivalent to SA8000®. The Italian procurement agency decisions address market access. They do not, and do not purport Continue Reading...
SA8000:2026 Transition Is Underway — Key Dates and New Resources
The transition to SA8000:2026 is officially in motion. SAI has been building out tools and training to support accredited conformity assessment bodies (CABs), certified organizations, and stakeholders through the Continue Reading...
SAAS Document Library
The 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 for Continue Reading...
SA8000 Introduction & Basic Auditor Training
Key Updates for SA8000:2026 Audits and Certification Decisions Module Participants in this training receive free access to the Key Updates for SA8000:2026 Audits and Certification Decisions module, which is required for auditors Continue Reading...
SPOTLIGHT: SA8000 Certification with Manfredi Cold Storage of Pedricktown
Manfredi Cold Storage is a family-owned logistics and cold storage company based in Pennsylvania with a second location in New Jersey. The company has been serving the food industry since the Continue Reading...
