Every 5 years, SAI conducts a revision of the SA8000 Standard, drawing on multi-stakeholder input and resulting in a new version of the standard. The most recent standard revision took place in 2013-2014. SA8000:2014 Drafters' NotesThe Continue Reading...
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SA8000 Interpretive Supplement #1 – Working Hours
This document is a supplement to SAAS Procedure 200 Version 4. It provides guidance for auditors in scenarios where legal requirements for working hours and general practice are disconnected. The guidance covers evaluating organizational Continue Reading...
SA8000 Certification Restrictions
The SA8000® Standard is universally applicable, and in principle, certification is possible in any state or industry. However, in order to maintain the Standard’s commitment to respecting the spirit and norms of the International Labour Continue Reading...
SA8000:2014 Performance Indicator Annex
The SA8000 Performance Indicator Annex describes the minimum social accountability performance expectations for SA8000-certified organisations. Any party can use these indicators to evaluate the extent to which an organisation conforms to Continue Reading...
SA8000 Guidance Document
The SA8000:2014 Guidance Document provides explanations, background information, and interpretation support for the SA8000® Standard.Updated June 2016If you have additional questions regarding the interpretation of the SA8000 Standard, Continue Reading...
SA8000:2014 Standard
The SA8000® Standard is the leading social certification standard for factories and organizations across the globe. It was established by Social Accountability International in 1997 as a multi-stakeholder Continue Reading...
