International workplace-quality standard based on
the concept of social accountability, its
major objective is to ensure application
of ethical practices in hiring and treatment
of employees and in production of goods and services.
Released in 1997 by the New York (USA) based non-profit body social
accountability International (SAI), it relies on the codes-of-conduct affirmed
by International Labour organization (ILO), the Universal Declaration Of Human Rights,
and UN Convention On The Rights Of
A Child. Founded on the principles of transparency, credibility,
and verification, it is said to be the first global ethical
standard and appropriate for any type of organization regardless of
the country, industry, or size. Although not an ISO standard, SA8000
is modeled on similar accreditation and certification schemes,and provides the requirements and audit methodology to evaluate
and improve workplace conditions.
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