SA 8000 Certification

SA 8000 Certification

About SA 8000 Standard

International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is an independent, non-governmental organization that structures standards to assess the products, services, and systems’ quality, safety, and efficiency. SA 8000 is also one of the standards of ISO that provides requirements for the organization to develop, maintain, and apply socially acceptable practices in the workplace. Regardless of size, type, and field of activity, the SA 8000 standard is suitable for all the organizations that want to build a better relationship with the management.

SA 8000 is developed based on the national labor laws, UN Declaration of Human Rights, and international human rights norms. This voluntary standard for social compliance is proposed to establish the rights of employees in the workplace.

SA 8000 Certification addresses social issues such as child labor, forced and compulsory labor, health, and safety, freedom of association, discrimination, disciplinary practices, working hours, compensation, and remuneration. Also, this globally accepted, independent workplace standard certification helps the employees to know about their rights in the workplace.

What is the importance of SA 8000 Certification?

SA 8000 Certification shows an organization’s commitment to Social Accountability (SA) and to treat employees ethically and in compliance with international standards. This certification improves the socially acceptable practices in the workplace that enhances the confidence of the employees. Also, the SA 8000 Certification ensures that the organization meets the standards of social compliance and satisfies the legal requirements.

Benefits of the SA 8000 Certification

Achieving the SA 8000 Certification offers the following benefits to the organization.

• Shows an organization commitment to Social Accountability
• Develops the reputation of the organization
• Improves the value of products and services
• Establishes employees’ rights
• Helps to achieve international contracts
• Enhances customers’ confidence in your services
• Supports the growth of the organization

About IAS

IAS is a versatile platform for management system certifications and product certifications such as Kosher, CE Marking, GOST-R, Halal, BRC, etc. We offer management system certification on SA 8000 and also on various ISO standards.

IAS is also a leading training platform for lead auditor training, internal auditor training, and awareness and foundation training courses.

Also, kindly contact us for detailed information about the SA 8000 Certification process and auditing procedure.