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...
SA8000
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...
Improving Data and Coordination in the SA8000 System
We are excited to share an early version of the new public data portal, supported by the SA8000 database that makes it easy for anyone to search for SA8000-certified suppliers, confirm the validity of an SA8000 certificate, and see general Continue Reading...
SAI partners with HAP in Capacity Building Consultant Registry
SAI is pleased to announce the upcoming launch of a global consultant registry program for the SA8000 system in close partnership with the supply chain technology company HAP.Effective capacity building and implementation are important for Continue Reading...
