Overview of SA8000 Social Accountability Certification
SA8000 is the leading social accountability standard, based on ILO conventions and human rights principles. It verifies that your workplace respects child and forced labour prohibitions, working hours, remuneration and health and safety requirements.
Key Benefits for Your Business
- Recognised proof of ethical working conditions
- Preferred supplier status with global brands
- Structured management system for worker rights
- Worker communication and grievance channels
- Improves retention and industrial relations
Industries We Support
garments, textiles, leather, footwear, agriculture supply chains, packaging and manufacturing exporters and more. Our team will tailor the documentation to your operations.
Documents You Will Need
- Company registration and factory licences
- Social accountability policy and manual
- Employment, wage and working hour records
- Occupational health and safety documentation
- Grievance, training and stakeholder records
How the Certification Works with SR Certifications
- đ Free Gap AnalysisOur auditors review your current processes and identify what is needed to meet the standard.
- đ Documentation & ImplementationPolicies, manuals, SOPs and formats are prepared and implemented with your team.
- đ Awareness TrainingManagement and staff training builds understanding of the new system and their roles.
- â Internal Audit & Corrective ActionA practice audit is conducted and findings are closed before the certification audit.
- đ Certification Audit & CertificateThe accredited registrar audits your site and the certificate is issued and validated.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who should take SA8000 certification?
Exporters and manufacturers in labour-intensive industries who must demonstrate decent working conditions to international buyers.
How is SA8000 different from a social compliance audit?
A social audit is a one-time assessment, while SA8000 requires a certified management system with continual improvement and surveillance audits.
How long does SA8000 implementation take?
Most factories take six to nine months to build records and implement the management system properly.
