SA8000
Factories are independently audited against a demanding standard that includes paying a living wage.
- Counts as proof that workers are paid a living wage
- Counts as an independent check of the supply chain
What it is
SA8000 is a factory certification from Social Accountability International. Factories must meet strict rules on wages, hours, health and safety and workers' rights, and they're checked by accredited auditors.
What it checks
- Wages that meet workers' basic needs (a living wage)
- Limits on working hours and overtime
- Health and safety, and freedom to join a union
- Independent, accredited audits
What it doesn't
- It certifies individual factories, so a brand may use only a few certified factories
Brands with SA8000 in chocolate & cocoa
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