What is SA 8000

Social Compliance is an enigma which all exporters will have to solve to retain their market share in the post-quota era.  Beside the law of the land, exporters-cum-manufacturers will have to comply with individual buyers code of conduct seeking compliance in labour laws, health, environment, and last but not the least supply chain.

In this quandary of why and how these multiple social compliance could be met, SA 8000 has been selected for being the first "Social Accountability System".  The SA 8000 standard and verification system is a credible comprehensive and efficient tool for assuring humane workplaces because it includes;

• The norms that cover all widely-accepted international labour rights
• Management system requirements for ongoing compliance and improvements
• Independent compliance verification system
• Involvement by all stakeholders

Benefits

• Better position in new competition
• Compliance to international customers to declare good working environment
• Evidence for interested parties in the area of Social Accountability
• More effective product chain
• Better risk management related to workforce
• Good image on the labour market
• Enhanced company and brand reputation
• Better supply chain management and performance
• Productivity and profitability
• Enhanced corporate reputation and better exposure