What is SA 8000?

SA8000 is a standard that sets out requirements for social responsibility management, issued by the Council on Economic Priorities Accreditation Agency in 1997.

This is an international standard developed to improve working conditions worldwide.

The standard is based on conventions of the International Labour Organization (ILO), the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

This standard can be applied in both industrialized and developing countries and is suitable for large corporations as well as small businesses.

Applicable Organizations

The SA 8000 standard applies to all manufacturing organizations regardless of type, location, or size. This is a voluntary standard focusing on the management of social responsibility issues.

Benefits of Implementing the SA 8000 System

• Compliance with international human rights conventions (ILO).
• Protection of the rights of both employees and employers.
• Creation of a healthy corporate culture that encourages employees to work more effectively, improves productivity, enhances product quality, reduces costs, and contributes to better business performance.
• Reduction of risks related to employee resignation, strikes, or production sabotage, thereby strengthening human resources for stable and sustainable organizational development.
• Compliance with international ethical standards in manufacturing and service provision. Improvement of working conditions on a global scale.
• Building positive relationships with authorities and society while creating competitive advantages.
• Attraction of investment and talented personnel, contributing to business growth and considering human resources as an invaluable asset of the enterprise.
• Certification according to the SA8000 standard helps enterprises overcome import-export barriers in certain international markets such as the United States, Europe, Japan, etc.

Reasons to Choose ISSQ Certification Organization

The ISSQ Certification Organization conducts management system assessments systematically and independently to identify strengths and areas requiring improvement.

The ISSQ Certification Organization uses pre-planned audit schedules to ensure the management system achieves its objectives and continually improves key issues.

The ISSQ Certification Organization can provide SA 8000 certification integrated with ISO 9001 management systems, bringing additional practical benefits to enterprises.

The ISSQ Certification Organization always supports customers with the most cost-effective solutions while ensuring optimal efficiency.

SA 8000 Certification Process

Step 1: Receive certification registration documents

Step 2: Sign the scientific and technological service contract

Step 3: Conduct surveys and assessments

Step 4: Complete documentation after assessment

Step 5: Review documentation and issue certification (if compliant)

Step 6: Conduct surveillance audits at intervals not exceeding 12 months

Step 7: Conduct recertification audits (certificate validity is 3 years)

Companies in need of SA 8000 Social Responsibility Management System certification assessment may contact ISSQ Quality Institute via hotline: (+84) 9818511111 or email: vienchatluong@issq.org.vn | tcvn@issq.org.vn for support and procedures.

Published Date: 11/07/2022