SA8000 Standard
Social Accountability International
Social Accountability International is a global non-governmental organisation advancing human rights in the workplace, which curates the SA8000 Standard.
The Standard and accompanying certification system provide a framework for organizations of all types, in any industry, to operate in a way that respects workers' rights and demonstrates their adherence to high social performance.
The Standard emphasises strong management systems, worker engagement and a culture of continuous improvement.
- Current Version: v3 (2014)
- First Published: 1997
About
| Name | SA8000 Standard |
| Owner(s) | Social Accountability International |
| First Published | 1997 |
| Current Version Published | v3 (2014) |
| Licensing Terms | Open Access |
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| Number of Participants | Not known |
| Applicable Size of Entity | Agnostic/All |
Governance
| Scheme Holder Type |
Civil Society Organisation An organisation serving the interest of its members or citizens that is distinct from business or government. Civil society organisations can be in the private or family sphere and be non-profit initiatives, non-governmental organisations, and social enterprises. |
| Core Focus |
Operating standard A standard that sets expectations for the sustainability performance of a standard-holding organisation's own operations |
| Claim Type | Business practice performance |
Assurance
| Verification Requirement | Independent 3rd Party |
| Verification Frequency | Every 3 years |
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| Assessor Qualifications | Professional assessment qualifications (e.g., ISO, ASI, IRCA, APSCA, etc.) |
| Public Audit Reporting | None |
| Applicability | Site-level |
| Assurance Notes | Additional verification requirements: SA8000 certification is valid for three years, subject to on-site surveillance monitoring. Surveillance monitoring includes a combination of announced and unannounced visits, typically twice per year, and Independent Evaluations to track improvements over time. Assessor qualifications: All SA8000 audits are carried out by certification bodies (i.e. qualified auditing firms) that receive accreditation from SAI’s independently managed division, Social Accountability Accreditation Services (SAAS). |
Consultation
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