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...
Social Auditing
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...
2020 in Review
2020 has been a tough year for nearly everyone. But, especially difficult for those who suffer most from the increasing social and economic inequality seen worldwide, many of them vulnerable workers, people with precarious employment, and Continue Reading...
