SA8000:2014

SOCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY SA8000:2014

The SA8000  Standard is the leading social certification standard for

factories and organizations across the world. It was established by Social
Accountability International in 1997 as a multi-stakeholder initiative. Over the
period of years, this Standard has evolved into an overall framework that
helps certified organizations demonstrate their dedication to the fair
treatment of workers across industries and in any country.
SA8000:2014 is the current version of the SA8000 Standard. It replaced
SA8000:2008 in June 2014.
SA8000 measures social performance in eight areas important to social
accountability in workplaces, anchored by a management system element that
drives continuous improvement in all areas of the Standard. It is appreciated by
brands and industry leaders for its rigorous approach to ensuring the highest
quality of social compliance in their supply chains, all the while without sacrificing
business interests.
The Standard reflects labour provisions contained within the Universal Declaration
of Human Rights and International Labour Organization (ILO) conventions.
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KEY FEATURES:
SA8000 is a process-type standard not a product-type standard. There
is no seal or label on goods produced by companies certified against
the standard. SA8000 integrates nine core elements: child labour,
forced labour, health and safety, freedom of association and right to
collective bargaining, discrimination, discipline, working hours,
compensation and management systems. SA8000 requirements apply
universally, regardless of company's size, its geographic location or
industry sector.
The normative elements of SA8000 are based on national law,
international human rights norms and the conventions of the ILO.
SA8000 is verifiable through an evidenced-based process.
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AUDIT INFORMATION :
• 1st, 2nd, 3rd party certification: Third-party audit is required.
Frequency of audits:
• Half yearly audits, Surprise audits, Other.
• Review process: Semi-annual surveillance audits are conducted; at
least one in the first three years.
• Validity of audit certificate: Companies must recertify every 3 years.
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I. INTRODUCTION
1. Intent and Scope
2. Management System
II. NORMATIVE ELEMENTS AND THEIR INTERPRETATION
III. DEFINITIONS
IV. SOCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY REQUIREMENTS
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Major clauses :
1. CHILD LABOUR Criteria:
2. FORCED OR COMPULSORY LABOUR
Criteria:
3. HEALTH AND SAFETY Criteria:
4. FREEDOM OF ASSOCIATION & RIGHT TO
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING Criteria:
5. DISCRIMINATION Criteria:
6. DISCIPLINARY PRACTICES Criterion:
7. WORKING HOURS Criteria:
8. REMUNERATION Criteria:
Major clauses:
9. MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
9.1 Policies, Procedures and Records
9.2 Social Performance Team
9.3 Identification and Assessment of Risks
9.4 Monitoring
9.5 Internal Involvement and Communication
9.6 Complaint Management and Resolution
9.7 External Verification and Stakeholder Engagement
9.8 Corrective and Preventive Actions
9.9 Training and Capacity Building
9.10 Management of Suppliers and Contractors