Social Accountability 8000 (SA 8000®) is the first global standard for ethical sourcing which is applicable to most industries worldwide. The Standard was initially published in October 1997 by Social Accountability International SAI (previously called CEPAA). “The SA8000 Standard, established by SAI and one of the world’s preeminent social standards, is a tool for implementing international labor standards to protect workers along each step of the supply chain.” It sets out specific auditable provisions regarding child labor, forced labor, health and safety, trade union rights, discrimination, disciplinary practices, compensation, working hours and management system.
SGS is the world’s leading certification body in CSR field. We have conducted thousands of independent audits against the requirements of companies’ code of conduct. Some of our clients are: Avon, Disney and McDonalds etc.
This course enable delegates to understand the standard requirement and interpretation on SA 8000 ® :2014.
- The development of SA 8000 and why;
- What is SA 8000?;
- Basic requirements of SA 8000:2014, their intent and interpretation;
- The benefits of SA 8000 certification;
- Highlight on applicable law and regulations;
- Effective development and implementation of SA 8000 management system & achieve certification
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Delegates who successfully complete the course will be issued a certificated by SGS Hong Kong Ltd.
Please complete and return the standard reply form together with a crossed cheque made payable to SGS Hong Kong Ltd. – SGS Academy, UNIT 303 & 305, 3/F, Building 22E, Phase 3, HK Science Park, Pak Sek Kok, N.T. Hong Kong. Attn: Ms. Joyce CHONG
SGS Academy: Ms. Joyce CHONG Tel: 2765 3530 Fax: 2333 2257