I. PURPOSE AND SCOPE
The intent of SA8000 is to provide a standard
based on international human rights norms and
national labour laws that will protect and empower
all personnel within a company’s scope of control
and influence, who produce products or provide
services for that company, including personnel
employed by the company itself, as well as by its
suppliers/subcontractors, sub-suppliers, and home
workers.
SA8000 is verifiable through an evidenced-based
process. Its requirements apply universally,
regardless of a company’s size, geographic
location, or industry sector.
Complying with the requirements for social
accountability of this standard will enable a
company to