SA 8000 is a social accountability standard covering labour rights and working conditions, supported by a management system requirement. It addresses child labour, forced labour, health and safety, freedom of association, discrimination, disciplinary practice, working hours and remuneration.
What SA 8000 delivers for your organisation.
The core requirements your organisation will need to meet.
Prohibition of child labour and forced or compulsory labour
Health and safety provisions for workers
Freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining
Prohibition of discrimination and of harsh disciplinary practice
Working hours and remuneration meeting defined criteria
Management system including worker representation and grievance handling
Our structured approach from initial assessment through to completion.
We assess employment practice, records and working conditions against the SA 8000 elements.
We develop the social performance policy, procedures and grievance mechanisms.
We establish worker representation, train management and workers, and run an internal audit.
We prepare the site for the certification audit, including worker interviews.
Our expertise spans across diverse sectors, delivering tailored certification solutions.
Common questions answered by our consultants.
Others we support in Social Compliance & Ethical Standards.
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