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...
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SA8000:2026 Standard
The SA8000® Standard was established by Social Accountability International in 1997 as a multi-stakeholder initiative to advance the rights of workers around the world. Over the years, the Standard has evolved into an Continue Reading...
SA8000 Guidance Document
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 Continue Reading...
SA8000:2026 Indicator Library
The SA8000:2026 Indicator Library is non-normative guidance for the SA8000:2026 Standard. These indicators are not-requirements of the SA8000:2026 Standard. The SA8000:2026 Indicator Library Continue Reading...
SA8000 Resource Center
Social Compliance Systems for the Palm Oil Industry: Handbook and Toolkits for Implementation in Latin America
Our Palma Futuro project (funded by USDOL) compiled lessons learned and good practices into a handbook and three toolkits, available in English and Spanish, to support widespread labor performance improvement and strengthen Social Continue Reading...
