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​SA8000 International Standard for Social Responsibility

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Mar 25, 2026

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SA8000 International Standard for Social Responsibility

 

Introduction

The SA8000 Social Responsibility System certification, as an international standard for ethical conduct, aims to ensure that companies comply with regulations regarding labor rights, human rights, the environment, and ethics throughout their production processes, thereby promoting sustainable development.

 

Purpose

The purpose of SA8000 is to provide an auditable, voluntary standard based on the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights, International Labour Organization conventions, international human rights norms, and national labor laws. It aims to empower and protect all persons who provide goods or services to an organization within its management and sphere of influence, including employees and home workers employed by the organization itself, as well as those employed by its suppliers, subcontractors, and sub-suppliers. It is expected that organizations will comply with and implement this standard through appropriate and effective management systems.

 

Certification Body SGS & Certification

Accreditation SAAS

SAAS/SAI contact details and the relevant CB contact details are conspicuously displayed on the organisation’s policy statement on SA8000 Standard.  

Concerning the complaint on SA8000 issue, please contact with us: 

For complaints or suggestions regarding SA8000, please contact us:

Organization

Contacts

SGS Affiliate inChina

CNSSC.integrity@sgs.com

SGS SA8000 Ac creditation office SGS SA8000

sa8000@sgs.com

SAAS contact i nformation

Lisa a Bernstein Program Manager

Fax+1-212-684-15

E-mailLBernstein@ saasaccreditation.org

SAI Contact Information

Executive Director,SAI

9 East 37th Street,10th Floor New York,NY 10016

Tel:+1(212)684-1414 Email:info@sa-intl.org

 

 

Social Responsibility Policy

People-centered:We comply with national laws and International Labour Organization conventions, respect fundamental human rights, ensure non-discriminatory treatment, and neither employ nor support the employment of child labor or forced labor; we prohibit discrimination and the cruel or inhumane treatment of employees; and we protect employeesprivacy.

 

Harmonious Production

Create a positive work environment, improve production processes, establish scientific safety management and occupational disease prevention mechanisms, and reduce accident rates; promote clean production, conserve resources and energy, and reduce waste emissions.

 

Ethical Business Practices

Comply with relevant laws, regulations, and other requirements; ensure that working hours, wages, and benefits meet legal standards; conduct business with integrity and prohibit improper gains; engage in fair trade and prohibit unfair competition and collusion.

 

Continuous Improvement

Establish measurable performance metrics, conduct periodic evaluations, and pursue continuous improvement.