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SA8000 Guidance Document

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The SA8000:2014 Guidance Document provides explanations, background information, and interpretation support for the SA8000® Standard.

Updated June 2016

If you have additional questions regarding the interpretation of the SA8000 Standard, please contact us via this form.

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SA8000:2026 Guidance Documents

SAI has not released comprehensive guidance for the SA8000:2026 Standard. The SA8000:2014 Guidance Document linked above is still recommended for gaining a greater understanding of the general principles and concepts covered by the SA8000:2026. As we develop guiding materials for SA8000:2026, we will publish them below.

SA8000:2026 Supplemental DefinitionsDownload

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