The non-governmental organisation (NGO) CEPAA (Council on Economic Priorities Accreditation Agency) launched SA8000 in 1997. The Social Accountability 8000 (SA8000) standard is the first of its kind internationally. SA8000 is grounded in international human rights' conventions (International Labour Organization, International Declaration of Human Rights, and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child) while also meeting the requirements of applicable domestic laws. The intention is to secure fundamental protections for all production workers.

The SA8000 Standard is a certification that can be audited that encourages businesses to develop, maintain, and implement socially acceptable practices in the workplace. It was developed in 1989 by Social Accountability International, which was formerly known as the Council on Economic Priorities, by an advisory board comprised of companies, trade unions, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and other civil society organizations. 

The criteria for the SA8000 were developed from a variety of industry and corporate codes in order to create a standard that is universally applicable for social welfare compliance. The earlier versions of the standard from 2001, 2004, and 2008 have been used as a foundation for the most recent (2014) version. [

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In addition to that, it mandates conformity with eight performance criteria, all of which can be found outlined on the website of Social Accountability International.

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Child Labor: There is to be no use or support of child labour; there are to be policies and written procedures for remediation of children found to be working in situation; there is to be adequate financial and other support provided to enable such children to attend school; and employment of young workers is to be conditional.

Forced and Compulsory Labor: There is to be no use of or support for forced or compulsory labour; there are to be no required "deposits," whether financial or otherwise; there is to be no withholding of salary, benefits, property, or documents in order to force personnel to continue working; personnel have the right to leave the premises at the end of the workday; personnel are free to terminate their employment; and there is to be no use of nor support for human trafficking.

Concerning Health and Safety To provide a safe and healthy workplace; to prevent potential occupational accidents; to appoint a senior manager to ensure occupational safety and health; to instruct all personnel on occupational safety and health; to have a system to detect, avoid, and respond to risks; to record all accidents; to provide personal protection equipment and medical attention in the event of a work-related injury; to remove and reduce risks to new and expectant mothers; to ensure hygiene (toilets, potable water, and sanitary food storage); to provide decent

Respect the right to form and join trade unions as well as the right to bargain collectively. Freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining Every member of staff has the autonomy to organise labour unions of their choosing and to engage in collective bargaining with their employer. A company is required to comply with the following requirements: respect the right to organise unions and collectively bargain; not interfere in workers' organisations or collective bargaining; inform personnel of these rights and the freedom from retaliation; where the law restricts rights, allow workers to freely elect representatives; ensure that personnel engaged in worker organisations are not subjected to discrimination; and ensure that representatives have access to workers at their place of employment.

Discrimination: There will be no discrimination of any kind based on factors such as race, nationality or social origin, caste, birth, religion, disability, gender, sexual orientation, membership in a union, political opinions, or age. There is to be no discrimination in employment matters such as hiring, compensation, access to training, promotion, termination, or retirement. There is to be no interference with the exercise of personnel tenets or practises; behaviour that is threatening, abusive, exploitative, or coercive is not permitted in the workplace or any facilities owned or rented by the company; and there are to be no tests of pregnancy or virginity, under any circumstances.

Disciplinary practises include treating all personnel with dignity and respect; having zero tolerance for the use of corporal punishment, mental or physical abuse of personnel; and refraining from treating personnel in an inhumane or harsh manner.

Working Hours: Compliance with laws and industry standards; normal workweek, not including overtime, shall not exceed 48 hours; 1 day off following every 6 consecutive work days, with some exceptions; overtime is voluntary, not regular, and not more than 12 hours per week; required overtime only if negotiated in CBA; 1 day off following every 6 consecutive work days; overtime is voluntary, not regular, and not more than 12 hours per week; Working Hours: Compliance with laws and industry standards; normal workweek, not including overtime, shall

Remuneration: Respect right of personnel to living wage; all workers paid at least legal minimum wage; wages sufficient to meet basic needs and provide discretionary income; deductions not for disciplinary purposes, with some exceptions; wages and benefits clearly communicated to workers; paid in convenient manner – cash or check form; overtime paid at premium rate; prohibited use of labor-only contracting, short-term contracts, and false apprenticeship schemes to avoid legal responsibilities; all workers paid at least the legal minimum wage; wages sufficient to meet basic needs and

[5] Accreditation can only be bestowed by non-governmental organisations that are subject to the direction and supervision of the Social Accountability Accreditation Services (SAAS). There are 23 certification bodies all over the world that have received their accreditation. [6] Statistics are compiled, reported, and published on the SAAS website on a quarterly basis. As of the 30th of June in 2013, there were 3,231 certified facilities spread out across 72 countries and 65 different industrial sectors. Together, they employed a total of 1,862,936 people. 

• Iimproves the reputation of both the company and the brand.

• Disclosure of Information to Stakeholders

• Increases productivity, employee recruitment, and employee retention rates.

• Contributes to improved management and performance of the supply chain.

• The consultants and experts at Accredium  conducted an internal assessment of the company's compliance with SA8000 to ensure that all of the necessary adjustments had been made to the conditions, policies, and management systems across the organisation. The audit also provides peace of mind that all claims made in supporting paperwork are accurate. the SA8000's non-compliances are found, and corrective measures are taken when necessary.

• Help in selecting an appropriate Certification Auditor, as well as taking care of all the necessary preparations, is provided to the client.

• Assistance with Certification begins with activation and continues through Auditing and certificate issuance of            SA8000 Certification

Our consultants will help your business achieve SA 8000 certification in the shortest amount of time possible, with the least amount of effort required on your part, at the lowest possible cost. We ensure that adopting the SA 8000 standard is not just a paper-pushing exercise, but rather a way of life for the company, laying the groundwork for TSM and a socially conscious culture.

To find out how to get your business SA 8000 certified, please email us at info@accrediumcertiication.com

Awareness training, a social responsibility management policy-objectives workshop, a gap analysis, the design of documentation such as manuals, procedures, work instructions, formats, etc., implementation assistance and training, internal auditor training, lead auditor training, assistance in conducting internal audit, pre-assessment audit, and everything else needed to guarantee a 100% successful SA 8000 certification audit within sc are all part of the services we provide as part of our SA 8000 certificate consultation.

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