SA 8000
What is SA 8000?
Social Accountability 8000, or SA 8000, is a code of conduct verification and a factory certification program that began in October 1997, in an effort to bring Social Accountability to the workplace. While primarily based on the ISO 9000 Series of Standards, SA 8000 imposes its own specific performance standards which focuses on :
 Child Labor
Forced Labor
Health and Safety
Freedom of Association and Right to Collective Bargaining
Discrimination
Discipline
Working Hours
Compensation
Management Systems
Which organizations can implement SA 8000?
An organization that desires to have a socially responsible workplace anywhere in the world can implement SA 8000. Not only manufacturing companies, but any organization can benefit from the application of socially responsible practices.
Advantages of implementing SA 8000
A company with SA 8000 certification can expect some of the following benefits:
a highly motivated workforce, resulting in better labour conditions
enforcing humane conditions may lead to higher quality products
increased public awareness as a company committed to the protection of workers' rights
continuous improvement and better supply chain management
marketing edge over your competitors
Producers of textiles, footwear, clothing, food, toys, cosmetics, and electronic products are leading the way with SA 8000. The service and agricultural sectors are learning the benefits of SA 8000, particularly in areas such as retail, fast food, import agencies, public services and large-scale crop production.
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