SA 8000 CERTIFICATION

EthioPacific Certification & Inspection

SA 8000 KEY REQUIREMENTS
  • Be senior management led.
  • Be focused on continuous improvement.
  • Be focused on prevention rather than reaction.
  • Be supportive of workers’ rights and workers participation.
  • Be compliant with local laws/codes.
  • Be proactive in promoting ethical sourcing.
  • Be systematic in addressing problems-CARs Process.

BENEFITS OF SA 8000 TO MANUFACTURERS AND SUPPLIERS
  • Marketing advantage – more demand and value for goods from socially.
  • Responsible manufacturers/suppliers.
  • Enhancement of company’s productivity.
  • Compliance to the laws of the land.
  • Improvement of relationship with the Govt., NGOs, trade unions.
  • Better image and position in labour market.

BENEFITS OF SA 8000 FOR THE RETAILERS
  • Cost reduction in monitoring.
  • Better corporate image.
  • Increased value for the products.
  • Trust building with the analysts and investors when evaluated against social performance.