Social Accountability Accreditation Services (SAAS)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 for these programs.
SA8000:2014 Certification and Accreditation Process Procedures
General
- (Suspended) SAAS COVID-19 Alternative Process Requirements for the SA8000 Program: Issue 12
- SA8000 Remote Enhanced Audit Approval Form Worksheets
- SA8000:2014 Standard and Related Documents
- Notification on SA8000 Certification System and GDPR: Notification Outlining SA8000 and GDPR
Procedure 200 & Related Documents
- Procedure 200:2020 v4.2: March.2020: Audit Requirements for the SA8000 Program
- SAAS Procedure 200 Advisory 2022-1 (Issue 2): SA8000 Interpretation: Use of Consultants
- Advisory 2022-1: CB Action Plan Template
- Explanatory Note: for Procedure 200:2019 V4.1
- SA8000 Interpretive Supplement 1: for Procedure 200:2019: Working Hours
- SA8000 Interpretive Supplement 2 rev1.3: for Procedure 200:2019 V4.1: Annual Surveillance
- SAAS Procedure 200A:2020 v2.1: Management System Maturity Declaration Process Requirements
Procedure 201 & Related Documents
- Procedure 201A:2015: Accreditation Requirements for SA8000:2014 Certification Audits
- Procedure 201A Advisory 2023-1: Business Ethics and Business Integrity
- Procedure 201A:2015, Annex E: Application or Expansion of Geographical Areas: Special Considerations
- Procedure 201B:2015: Competence Requirements for SA8000 Personnel
SAAS Checklists and Forms
SAAS Complaints/Appeals
- Blank CB Complaints Register
- Learn more about the SAAS complaints and appeals process and requirements
