Standards knowledge framework · Social responsibility & labour

SA8000

Social accountability, worker rights and management-system framework.

Applicability

For factories demonstrating social responsibility, labour conditions and supply-chain governance.

Official source · Reviewed 2026-08-31

Core focus areas

  • Recruitment, contracts and non-discrimination
  • Working hours, wages and benefits
  • Safety, worker representation and grievance channels

Common audit watchpoints

  • Working-time records do not match payroll
  • Missing training or risk-assessment evidence
  • Grievance process is not communicated to workers

Practical checklist

Review baseline evidence and site conditions before working through customer or assessor requirements.

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This is practical preparation guidance, not a replacement for official criteria, standard-owner guidance or legal advice.