- Aim/Focus
- Standard organisation
- Good to know
Credibility 90%
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Availability of Scheme Structure
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Independence of Scheme Owner from Certificate Holder
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Availability of Standard
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Public Consultation of Standard
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Availability of Standard-Setting Process
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Standard Review
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Consistent interpretation of the Standard
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List of Accredited/Approved CABs
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Procedure on Remediation
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CAB Complaints Mechanism
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Defined Duration of Certificate / License
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Clarity of claim
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Scheme Legal Status
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Information on Sources of Finance
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Incorporation of Stakeholder feedback
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Documented Assessment Methodology
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Level of Conformity Assessment
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Claims Policy
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Scheme Management
Governance structures and management of the scheme
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Governance
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Does the scheme owner make its organisational structure available?
Possible answers
- Yes (on request) (70 points)
- Yes publicly (100 points)
- No (0 points)
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Is the scheme owner a legal entity, or an organization that is a partnership of legal entities, or a government or inter-governmental agency?
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- yes (100 points)
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Is there a mechanism by which the top decision-making body members are accountable to all stakeholders?
Possible answers
- Yes available publicly (0 points)
- Yes available on request (100 points)
- No (0 points)
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Do the voting procedures of the top decision-making body ensure that there is a balanced representation of stakeholder interests, where no single interest predominates?
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- yes (100 points)
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Does the scheme owner make quantitative information on the income sources or financing structure of the scheme available?
Possible answers
- Yes (on request) (70 points)
- Yes publicly (100 points)
- No (0 points)
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Does the scheme owner have an internal quality management system available?
Possible answers
- Yes (on request) (70 points)
- Yes publicly (100 points)
- No (0 points)
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Is the scheme owner economically independent from the certificate holder?
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- yes (100 points)
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Does the scheme owner have sustainability-oriented goals and objectives?
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- yes (100 points)
Source:
SAI advances human rights at workplaces. We envision a world where workers, businesses, and communities thrive together. http://www.sa-intl.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=Page.ViewPage&pageId=1928
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Does the scheme owner have a strategy for meeting its sustainability-oriented goals and objectives?
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- Yes (on request) (70 points)
- Yes publicly (100 points)
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Does the scheme owner make its organisational structure available?
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Impact
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Does the scheme owner have a system in place for measuring its impacts and progress towards its sustainability goals?
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- Yes (on request) (70 points)
- Yes publicly (100 points)
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Does the scheme owner use the results of monitoring and evaluation for learning and improvements to its programme?
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- yes (100 points)
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Does the scheme owner make sustainability results from M&E available?
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- Yes (on request) (70 points)
- Yes publicly (100 points)
- Not applicable (0 points)
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Does the scheme owner have a system in place for measuring its impacts and progress towards its sustainability goals?
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Supporting Strategies
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Does the scheme provide access to technical assistance for compliance with the standard?
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- Yes (100 points)
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Does the scheme provide access to technical assistance beyond compliance with the standard?
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- Yes (100 points)
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Does the scheme provide access to finance for enterprises seeking certification?
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- Yes (100 points)
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Does the scheme provide access to technical assistance for compliance with the standard?
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Governance
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Standard-Setting
Standard development and revision
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Is the standard made available free of charge?
Possible answers
- Yes (on request) (70 points)
- Yes publicly (100 points)
- No (0 points)
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Has a set of key sustainability issues in the sector or product lifecycle been defined in the standard-setting process?
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- yes (100 points)
Source:
The Standard Revision Committee (SRC) of SAI’s multi-stakeholder Advisory Board (AB) led the revision process [...] provided by the AB, SAI and Social Accountability Accreditation Services (SAAS) senior management and commentators involved in the 2008 revision. Based on this input, the SRC drafted a preliminary version of the 2014 revision. That draft was then reviewed by 33 targeted subject-matter and management system experts from relevant stakeholder groups, including industrial and agricultural businesses, trade unions, NGOs and academia. [...] See: SA8000_2014 Drafters Notes p. 3, available at: //www.sa-intl.org/_data/n_0001/resources/live/SA8000%202014%20Drafters%20Notes.pdf
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Are the standard-setting procedures or a public summary of how stakeholders can engage made available?
Possible answers
- Yes (on request) (70 points)
- Yes publicly (100 points)
- No (0 points)
Source:
See: //www.sa-intl.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=Page.ViewPage&pageId=1546 SA8000_2014 Public consultation and http://www.sa-intl.org/_data/n_0001/resources/live/SA8000_2014_Public_Consultation_Discussion_and_Analysis_Paper.pdf
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Which stakeholders can participate in the standard-setting process?
Possible answers
- Members only (10 points)
- Invitation only (70 points)
- All stakeholders (100 points)
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Are stakeholders who are directly affected by the standard provided opportunities to participate in standard setting?
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- yes (100 points)
Source:
public consultation http://www.sa-intl.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=Page.ViewPage&pageId=1546
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Are draft standards field tested / piloted for relevance and auditability during the development process?
Possible answers
- Yes (100 points)
- No (0 points)
- Not applicable (0 points)
Source:
Fourth edition- SA8000:2014 The revision process started with the SRC’s review of a list of issues that had arisen since 2008 [...] Based on this input, the SRC drafted a preliminary version of the 2014 revision. That draft was then reviewed by 33 targeted subject-matter and management system experts [...]These experts submitted their comments by completing a detailed survey. The SRC edited the preliminary draft according to[...]This internal consultation resulted in a third draft, which was posted online for a sixty-day public consultation process[...]The results of this public consultation period informed the final draft of the revision, which the AB approved by consensus at its May 2014 meeting. Drafters note
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Does the scheme owner provide information on how the input received from consultations has been included in the final version of the standard?
Possible answers
- Yes (on request) (70 points)
- Yes publicly (100 points)
- No (0 points)
Source:
See: SA8000_2014 Public consultation (pdf report and excel file) and //www.sa-intl.org/_data/n_0001/resources/live/SA8000_2014_Public_Consultation_Discussion_and_Analysis_Paper.pdf
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Do the voting procedures of the decision-making body responsible for standard setting ensure that there is a balanced representation of stakeholder interests?
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- yes (100 points)
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Is the standard reviewed and, if necessary, revised at least every 5 years?
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- yes (100 points)
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Does the scheme ensure that guidance is in place to support consistent interpretation of the standard?
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- yes (100 points)
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Are there procedures and guidance for application or interpretation of the standard to regional contexts?
Possible answers
- Yes (100 points)
- No (0 points)
- Not applicable (0 points)
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Does the scheme owner have a complaints mechanism for the standard-setting process?
Possible answers
- Yes (on request) (70 points)
- Yes, publicly (100 points)
- No (0 points)
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Is the standard made available free of charge?
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Assurance
Mechanisms for assessment of compliance with the standard
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Assurance System
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Is there a documented assessment methodology for CABs to assess compliance with the standard?
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- Yes available on request (70 points)
- Yes publicly available (100 points)
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Is application (to get certified/verified) open to all potential applicants within the scope of the scheme?
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- yes (100 points)
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Does the scheme owner require CABs to have an assessment fee schedule?
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- Yes available on request (70 points)
- Yes publicly avilable (100 points)
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Are levels of all costs and fees incurred by applicants and certificate holders/licencees based on programme costs and kept as low as possible?
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- yes (100 points)
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Does the scheme owner require CABs to have a documented complaints mechanism in place for compliance decisions?
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- Yes available on request (70 points)
- Yes publicly available (100 points)
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Does the scheme owner make, or require CABs to make, summary certification/verification reports (with personal and commercially sensitive information removed) available?
Possible answers
- No (no reports) (0 points)
- Confidential (10 points)
- Yes (on request) (70 points)
- Yes publicly (100 points)
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Does the certificate or license define the duration for which it is valid?
Possible answers
- Yes (100 points)
- No (0 points)
Source:
The length of the cycle is limited to three years. See also SAAS Procedure 201A -Certificate template and SAAS Procedure 200:2015 7.2 Certification cycle
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Does the certificate or license define the scope of assurance?
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- yes (100 points)
Source:
Procedure 201A:2015: Accreditation Requirements for SA8000:2014 Certification Audits
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Does the scheme owner maintain or require CABs to maintain a publicly accessible list of certified or verified enterprises, or a list of verified products/product groups, or a list of members (in case of membership-based initiatives)?
Possible answers
- Yes (70 points)
- No (0 points)
- Yes incl. scope of certificate or license (100 points)
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Does the scheme owner maintain a list of all accredited/approved CABs?
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- Yes (on request) (70 points)
- Yes (publicly) (100 points)
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Does the scheme owner review their assurance system on a periodic basis?
Possible answers
- Annual (0 points)
- Every 3 years (100 points)
- Every 5 years (0 points)
- Ad hoc (0 points)
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Does the scheme owner require that clients and other affected stakeholders are notified of changes to the assurance requirements?
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- yes (100 points)
Source:
9.1.5 All requirements in this procedure which relate to SA8000 clients SHALL be written into the contract with the SA8000 client so that the client clearly understands what is required and accepts those terms upon signing the client contract. For additional details, reference Procedure 201A.
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Does the scheme owner allow partial certification by an enterprise, with requirements to increase the percentage of certified produce over time?
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- yes (100 points)
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Does the scheme owner have a documented assessment methodology for CABs that are assessing chain of custody?
Possible answers
- yes publicly available (100 points)
- yes available on request (70 points)
- No (0 points)
- Not applicable (0 points)
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Is there a documented assessment methodology for CABs to assess compliance with the standard?
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Conformity Assessment
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Conformity Assessment Process
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What is the most independent type of conformity assessment required by the scheme?
Possible answers
- 1st party (10 points)
- 2nd party (70 points)
- 3rd party (100 points)
- (0 points)
- (0 points)
Source:
See: SAAS procedure 201A 9. General principles
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Does the scheme owner define guidelines for decision-making to ensure that CABs use consistent procedures for determining compliance of clients with the standard?
Possible answers
- Yes (100 points)
- No (0 points)
Source:
See: SAAS procedure 201A See Definitions and specially chapters 15.9, 22.
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Does the scheme owner require CABs to have a procedure in place for how clients are required to address non-conformities, including when a certificate or license is suspended or revoked?
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- yes (100 points)
Source:
See: SAAS procedure 201A, 22.
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What is the most independent type of conformity assessment required by the scheme?
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Sustainability Audits
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Does the scheme owner require CABs to be compliant with ISO/IEC 17065, ISO/IEC 17021, ISO/IEC 17020 or equivalent?
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- Yes (100 points)
- Not Applicable (0 points)
Source:
See: SAAS procedure 201A, 9
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At least how often do clients undergo a full audit process?
Possible answers
- 1 year or less (100 points)
- 1-2 years (100 points)
- 2-3 years (80 points)
- 4-5 years (50 points)
- 5 years or more (10 points)
- Not applicable (0 points)
Source:
16.1.10 Each surveillance audit SHALL re-examine, in addition to the items mentioned in Table 10 below, additional SA8000 elements, so that all elements of the SA8000 Standard SHALL have been re-examined within each three year cycle. => However Surveillance Audits are at least yearly. See: SAAS procedure 201A, 16
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Is the frequency of an audit based in part on a risk assessment of the client?
Possible answers
- Yes (100 points)
- No (0 points)
- Not applicable (0 points)
Source:
d) Only those clients in the lower risk countries may be a candidate for less frequent surveillances. Risk level is identified in the SA8000 Certification Country Risk Assessment Process (see www.saasaccreditation.org/accreditation-requirements and Certification Country Risk Assessment Process in the Definitions section of this document). See: SAAS procedure 201A, 16.1.7 d)
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What type of activities are CABs required to undertake during a full audit?
Possible answers
- Document review (off-site) only (10 points)
- Document review on-site (70 points)
- Field visit (incl. office visit & doc. review) (100 points)
- Not applicable (0 points)
Source:
See: SAAS procedure 201A, 15, Table 5, Audit steps
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Does the scheme owner allow or require CABs to do unscheduled audits?
Possible answers
- Allowed (70 points)
- Required (100 points)
- Not allowed (0 points)
- Not applicable (0 points)
Source:
16.2.1 All CBs SHALL conduct unannounced audits during every three-year certification cycle. See: SAAS procedure 201A, 16.2 Unannounced Surveillance Audits
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Are auditors required to solicit external stakeholder input during the audit process?
Possible answers
- Yes (100 points)
- No (0 points)
- Not applicable (0 points)
Source:
See: SAAS procedure 201A, 13.2.2 c), d); 15, Table 5 Stakeholder engagement
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Does the scheme owner require CABs to follow a consistent report format?
Possible answers
- Yes (100 points)
- No (0 points)
- Not applicable (0 points)
Source:
See: SAAS procedure 201A, 23. and updated certification ausit report template
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Are the people making the compliance decision different from those engaged in the audit process?
Possible answers
- Yes (100 points)
- No (0 points)
- Not applicable (0 points)
Source:
24.1.1 l) The final audit report, including the opening and closing meeting attendance records, photographs, positive reporting notes and checklists completed by each auditor and the audit team, and their recommendation regarding granting or continuation of certification. See SAAS procedure 201A and 201B
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Does the scheme allow for group certification or verification?
Possible answers
- Yes (100 points)
- No (0 points)
- Not applicable (0 points)
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Does the scheme owner require CABs to be compliant with ISO/IEC 17065, ISO/IEC 17021, ISO/IEC 17020 or equivalent?
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Group Certification
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Is the group required to have an internal management system?
Possible answers
- Yes (100 points)
- No (0 points)
- Not applicable (0 points)
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Is there a requirement that at least all group sites are visited during the period of validity of the certificate?
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- Yes (100 points)
- Not applicable (0 points)
Source:
Depending on the number of sites there is a number of 'full audits' and 'limited scope audits' defined See: SAAS procedure 201A, 21.5
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Is there a sample size formula to determine the number of group members that is externally verified?
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- Yes (70 points)
- Yes based on risk assessment (100 points)
- Not applicable (0 points)
Source:
See: SAAS procedure 201A, 21.5 Table 18.
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Do the requirements on group certification/verification define the conditions under which a group member shall be suspended or removed from a group?
Possible answers
- Member suspended from certification (0 points)
- Member removed from a group (100 points)
- Group suspension (0 points)
- No repercussion (0 points)
- Not applicable (0 points)
Source:
NA since the entire organization is regarded as one unit
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Is the group required to have an internal management system?
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Chain of Custody
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Does the scheme owner require CoC CABs to be compliant with ISO/IEC 17020, ISO/IEC 17021, or ISO/IEC 17065 or equivalent?
Possible answers
- Yes (100 points)
- No (0 points)
- Not applicable (0 points)
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What is the most independent type of CoC conformity assessment required by the scheme?
Possible answers
- 1st party (0 points)
- 2nd party (70 points)
- 3rd party (100 points)
- Not applicable (0 points)
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What type of activities are CoC CABs required to undertake during a full CoC assessment?
Possible answers
- Document review (off-site) only (10 points)
- Document review on-site (70 points)
- Field visit (incl. office visit & doc. review) (100 points)
- Not applicable (0 points)
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Does the scheme owner require all enterprises that are physically handling the certified product to undergo a CoC audit if the product can be destined for retail sale as a certified, labelled product?
Possible answers
- Yes (100 points)
- No (0 points)
- Not applicable (0 points)
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Does the scheme owner require CoC CABs to be compliant with ISO/IEC 17020, ISO/IEC 17021, or ISO/IEC 17065 or equivalent?
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Laboratory Testing
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In the documented assessment methodology, are test methods either referred to or included?
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- Yes (on request) (70 points)
- Yes publicly (100 points)
- Not applicable (0 points)
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Does the scheme owner require laboratories to be accredited according to recognized laboratory accreditation standards?
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- Yes to ISO 17025 (100 points)
- Yes to other recognized standards (70 points)
- Not applicable (0 points)
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Are there rules on random sampling and testing for the compliance monitoring?
Possible answers
- Each month (0 points)
- Each quarter (100 points)
- Each 6 months (0 points)
- Surprise tests (0 points)
- Ad hoc (0 points)
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Is there a procedure to deal with non-compliant products manufactured by a client / licensee?
Possible answers
- Yes (100 points)
- No (0 points)
- Not applicable (0 points)
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In the documented assessment methodology, are test methods either referred to or included?
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Conformity Assessment Process
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Auditor Competencies
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Does the scheme owner define specific qualifications and competencies for CAB auditors?
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- Yes (100 points)
- Not applicable (0 points)
Source:
See: SAAS Procedure 201B
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Does the scheme owner require that CAB auditors successfully complete training on the standard and its interpretation?
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- Yes (100 points)
- Not applicable (0 points)
Source:
See: SAAS Procedure 201B
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Does the scheme owner require that CAB auditors successfully complete auditor training based on ISO 19011, or equivalent?
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- Yes (100 points)
- Not applicable (0 points)
Source:
Have Passed an IRCA or similar Certified 5-Day Social Accountability/ISO 9001/ISO 14001/OHSAS 18001 Lead Auditor Course. See: SAAS Procedure 201B, Annex A, 4.2.
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Does the scheme owner require that new auditors have a probationary period where their competence in an audit is assessed or supervised?
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- Yes (100 points)
- Not applicable (0 points)
Source:
2) Have successfully completed as an 'Auditor Trainee” under the direct guidance/supervision of a qualified SA8000 Lead Auditor at least three SA8000 audits. (One of which SHALL be an initial certification or recertification audit). See: SAAS Procedure 201B, Annex A, 4.2.
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Does the scheme owner require that CAB auditors are evaluated at least every 3 years?
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- Yes (100 points)
- Not applicable (0 points)
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Does the scheme owner have or require that CABs have a continuing professional development program in place?
Possible answers
- Annually (0 points)
- Ad Hoc (100 points)
- No (0 points)
- Not applicable (0 points)
Source:
See: SAAS Procedure 201B, Annex A, 4.2. Annual maintainance requirements
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Does the scheme owner require that there are repercussions such as probation or suspension for the misconduct or poor performance of CAB personnel?
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- Yes (100 points)
- Not applicable (0 points)
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Does the scheme owner define specific qualifications and competencies for CAB auditors?
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Accreditation / Oversight
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Does the scheme require a documented accreditation or oversight mechanism?
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- Yes available on request (70 points)
- Yes publicly available (100 points)
Source:
See: //www.saasaccreditation.org/accreditation-programs and SAAS Procedure 201A, 1.2 'Routes to SAAS Accreditation'
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Does the scheme owner require ISO 17011 compliance for ABs?
Possible answers
- Yes (100 points)
- No (0 points)
- Not applicable (0 points)
Source:
[..} This process ensures 364 that SAAS operates in accordance with ISO/IEC 17011:2004. See: SAAS Procedure 201A, 1.1
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Is the accreditation or oversight body independent from the scheme owner?
Possible answers
- Yes (100 points)
- No (0 points)
- Not applicable (0 points)
Source:
http://www.sa-intl.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=Page.ViewPage&pageId=617 SAI-> Scheme owner SAAS-> Accreditation body
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How often do assurance providers undergo a full accreditation or oversight assessment?
Possible answers
- <1 year (100 points)
- 1 year (100 points)
- 2-3 years (80 points)
- 4-5 years (50 points)
- >5 years (10 points)
- Not applicable (0 points)
- None (0 points)
Source:
[…] When granted, SAAS accreditation for the SA8000 program is generally valid for a period of four years. See: SAAS Procedure 201A, 1.1
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Is the frequency of an accreditation or oversight assessment based in part on a risk assessment of the client?
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- Yes (100 points)
- Not applicable (0 points)
Source:
See: SAAS Procedure 201A, 1.9 'continuance of accreditation'
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Does the scheme owner ensure that all CABs are free to apply to operate under the scheme, irrespective of their country of residence, size and of the existing number of providers already operating under the scheme?
Possible answers
- Yes (100 points)
- No (0 points)
- Not applicable (0 points)
Source:
See: //www.saasaccreditation.org/apply
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Does the scheme owner accept CABs that are accredited/accepted by ABs to similar or generic scopes (proxy accreditation)?
Possible answers
- No (100 points)
- Yes (0 points)
- Yes assess scheme-specific competence (80 points)
- Not applicable (0 points)
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Does the scheme owner require ABs or oversight bodies to have a documented complaints mechanism in place for compliance decisions?
Possible answers
- Yes (100 points)
- No (0 points)
- Not applicable (0 points)
Source:
http://www.sa-intl.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=Page.ViewPage&pageId=1459#Appeals and also complaint form in SAAS (AB) website here: //www.saasaccreditation.org/complaints
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Does the scheme owner require ABs or oversight bodies to have a procedure in place for how CABs are required to address non-conformities using a corrective action process?
Possible answers
- Yes (100 points)
- No (0 points)
- Not applicable (0 points)
Source:
See: SAAS Procedure 201A, 1.13
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Does the scheme owner require ABs or oversight bodies to make summary accreditation/oversight reports (with personal and commercially sensitive information removed) available?
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- Yes (on request) (70 points)
- Yes publicly (100 points)
- Not applicable (0 points)
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Does the scheme owner ensure that the accreditation or oversight assessment includes an on-site assessment of the CAB?
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- Yes (100 points)
- Not applicable (0 points)
Source:
See: SAAS Procedure 201A, 1.5 mainly,1.5.3, 1.5.8, 1.5.9
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Does the scheme owner ensure that the accreditation or oversight process includes a review of the performance of CABs and auditors in the field?
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- Yes (100 points)
- Not applicable (0 points)
Source:
See: SAAS Procedure 201A, 1.5, mainly 1.5.10
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Does the scheme require a documented accreditation or oversight mechanism?
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Assurance System
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Claims & Traceability
Claims and labelling policy and chain of custody
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Traceability
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Does the scheme owner have a documented Chain of Custody standard or other traceability requirements?
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- Yes available on request (70 points)
- Yes publicly available (100 points)
- Not applicable (0 points)
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In terms of the level of traceability, which is the least strict CoC model that the scheme allows?
Possible answers
- Segregation (100 points)
- Mass Balance (70 points)
- Certificate Trading (0 points)
- Not applicable (0 points)
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Are there any CoC requirements for non-certified material, in case mixing of certified with uncertified inputs is allowed?
Possible answers
- Yes (100 points)
- No (0 points)
- Not applicable (0 points)
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Does the scheme owner require CABs to verify that all enterprises within the chain maintain accurate and accessible records that allow any certified product or batch of products to be traceable from the point of sale to the buyer?
Possible answers
- Yes (100 points)
- No (0 points)
- Not applicable (0 points)
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Are companies required to keep CoC records for at least the term of certificate validity?
Possible answers
- Yes (100 points)
- No (0 points)
- Not applicable (0 points)
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Does the scheme have a traceability system that enables checking of product flow between links of the supply chain?
Possible answers
- Yes (100 points)
- No (0 points)
- Not applicable (0 points)
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Does the scheme owner have a documented Chain of Custody standard or other traceability requirements?
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Claims & Labelling
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Does the scheme owner make documented requirements governing the use of symbols, logos and claims available?
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- Yes (on request) (70 points)
- Yes publicly (100 points)
Source:
See: SA8000LogoGuidance (version 2012)
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Do claims and labelling requirements ensure that claims or logos clearly indicate to what they apply?
Possible answers
- Yes (100 points)
- No (0 points)
- Not applicable (0 points)
Source:
See: SA8000LogoGuidance (version 2012) 2.
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Do claims requirements specify the types of claims that can be made for different types of CoC models, where the scheme owner allows for more than one model?
Possible answers
- Yes (100 points)
- No (0 points)
- Not applicable (0 points)
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Are claims and label users required to use unique license numbers or other tracking mechanisms?
Possible answers
- Yes (100 points)
- No (0 points)
- Not applicable (0 points)
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Does the scheme owner require surveillance of the accurate use of claims and labels in the market, including a complaints mechanism to report misuse?
Possible answers
- Yes (100 points)
- No (0 points)
- Not applicable (0 points)
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Does the scheme require different claims depending on the percentage of certified / verified content in a product?
Possible answers
- Yes (100 points)
- No (0 points)
- Not applicable (0 points)
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What is the minimum percentage of a certified / verified input in a single ingredient product for a claim to be allowed for that product?
Possible answers
- 0-49% (25 points)
- 50-74% (50 points)
- 75-94% (80 points)
- 95-100% (100 points)
- Not specified (0 points)
- Not applicable (0 points)
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What is the minimum percentage of certified / verified material in a composite product for a claim to be allowed for that product?
Possible answers
- 0-20% (25 points)
- 21-50% (50 points)
- 51-74% (80 points)
- 75-100% (100 points)
- Not specified (0 points)
- Not applicable (0 points)
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Is the label accompanied by an explanatory text claim or a link to further information?
Possible answers
- Yes (100 points)
- No (0 points)
- Not applicable (0 points)
Source:
See: SA8000LogoGuidance (version 2012), 3 c) […] This means that the logo may not be placed directly on any product or product packaging. 5.
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Does the scheme have a procedure that defines specific consequences of misuse of claims?
Possible answers
- No (0 points)
- yes (100 points)
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Does the scheme owner make documented requirements governing the use of symbols, logos and claims available?
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Traceability
Environment 2%
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Prohibition of Chemicals Harmful to the Environment
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Thresholds for Wastewater Parameters (Basic)
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Prohibition of Chemicals Harmful to Human Health - Textile
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Hazardous chemicals - substances of very high concern under REACH
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Limit Values for Chemical Residues
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Requirements for the Production of Natural Fibres
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Chemicals
Restriction and handling of (hazardous) chemicals
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Chemical Use
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Does the standard include criteria on chemical use?
Possible answers
- Document use of all chemicals (25 points)
- Increase efficiency/reduce chemical use (100 points)
Excerpt from standard:
there is no explicit reference in the standard
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Does the standard include criteria on chemicals listed on the REACH Candidate List as substances of very high concern?
Possible answers
- Restrict use (50 points)
- Prohibit use (100 points)
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Does the standard include criteria on the use of biocides in the finishing process?
Possible answers
- Restrict use (50 points)
- Prohibit use (100 points)
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Does the standard include criteria on the use of formaldehyde?
Possible answers
- Restrict use (50 points)
- Prohibit use (100 points)
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Does the standard include criteria on the use of nanomaterials?
Possible answers
- Restrict use (50 points)
- Prohibit use (100 points)
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Does the standard include criteria on the use of flame retardants?
Possible answers
- Prohibit use of halogenated flame retardants (80 points)
- Prohibit use of halogenated and other flame retardants (100 points)
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Does the standard include criteria on biodegredability of substances?
Possible answers
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Does the standard include criteria on H statements H400, H410, H411?
Possible answers
- Prohibit use for some applications (60 points)
- Prohibit use for all applications (80 points)
- Prohibit use of additional H statements for all applications (100 points)
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Does the standard include criteria on H statements H300, H310, H330, H340, H341, H350, H351, H360, H361, H370, H371?
Possible answers
- Prohibit use for some applications (60 points)
- Prohibit use for all applications (80 points)
- Prohibit use of additional H statements for all applications (100 points)
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Does the standard include criteria on testing the final product regarding residues of chemicals?
Possible answers
- Limit values for less or equal than 10 residues are defined (50 points)
- Limit values for more than 10 residues are defined (100 points)
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Does the standard include criteria on chemical use?
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Handling of Hazardous Substances
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Does the standard include criteria on storage and labelling of chemicals?
Possible answers
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Does the standard include criteria on selective and targeted application of chemicals?
Possible answers
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Does the standard include criteria on training on chemicals handling and exposure?
Possible answers
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Does the standard include criteria on specific procedures/controls to deal with pollution incidents (to mitigate environmental impacts)?
Possible answers
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Does the standard include criteria on storage and labelling of chemicals?
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Chemical Use
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Water
Water usage and wastewater treatment
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Water Use
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Does the standard include criteria on water consumption in the production phase?
Possible answers
- Monitor volumes of water consumption over time (50 points)
- Monitor water volumes & increase efficiency (100 points)
Excerpt from standard:
there is no explicit reference in the standard
Referenzdokumente:
II p4
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Does the standard include criteria on water consumption in the production phase?
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Wastewater
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Does the standard include criteria on wastewater quality and wastewater treatment?
Possible answers
- Monitor wastewater quality over time (25 points)
- Treat wastewater (75 points)
- Treat wastewater with parameters defined to ensure appropriate quality of wastewater (100 points)
Excerpt from standard:
there is no explicit reference in the standard
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Does the standard include criteria on wastewater volumes (per unit of production)?
Possible answers
- Monitor wastewater volumes over time (25 points)
- Limit wastewater volumes (100 points)
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Does the standard include threshold values on basic wastewater parameters?
Possible answers
- Only for one production step (50 points)
- For different production steps (100 points)
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Does the standard include threshold values on advanced wastewater parameters?
Possible answers
- Not all of these parameters are covered (85 points)
- All of these parameters are covered (100 points)
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Does the standard include criteria on wastewater quality and wastewater treatment?
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Water Use
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Inputs
Requirements on the materials used in the final product
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Fibres
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Does the standard include criteria on the production of natural fibres?
Possible answers
- Fibres are extensively tested for agrochemical residues (40 points)
- Fibres are extensively tested for agrochemical residues AND production follows IPM (50 points)
- Less than 50% of fibres is organic (non-organic fibres has to be tested for agrochemical residues) (60 points)
- 51% - 90% of fibres is organic (non-organic fibres has to be tested for agrochemical residues) (80 points)
- More than 90% of fibres is organic (100 points)
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Does the standard include criteria on the production of synthetic fibers?
Possible answers
- General criteria (25 points)
- Specific criteria depending on different types of synthetic fibers (100 points)
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Does the standard include criteria on the usage of recycled material?
Possible answers
- Use of recycled material in packaging (10 points)
- Use of recycled material in product (90 points)
- Use of recycled material in packaging and product (100 points)
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Does the standard include criteria on the production of natural fibres?
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Fibres
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Quality
Usability und durability of products
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Quality and Suitability
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Does the standard cover criteria on the quality of textiles?
Possible answers
- Less than four aspects are tested (75 points)
- All four aspects (fastness of rubbing/ perspiration/ light/ washing) are tested (100 points)
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Does the standard cover criteria on the quality of textiles?
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Quality and Suitability
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Energy
Energy consumption and renewable energy
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Energy Consumption
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Does the standard include criteria on energy consumption in the production phase?
Possible answers
- Monitor energy consumption over time (50 points)
- Increase efficiency/reduce energy consumption OR increase use of renewables (90 points)
- Increase efficiency/reduce energy consumption AND increase use of renewables (100 points)
Excerpt from standard:
there is no explicit reference in the standard
Referenzdokumente:
II p4
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Does the standard include criteria on energy consumption in the production phase?
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Energy Consumption
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Waste & Air Pollution
Reduction and management of waste and air pollutants
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Waste Production
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Does the standard include criteria on volumes of waste?
Possible answers
- Monitor volumes of waste over time (50 points)
- Reduce volumes of waste (100 points)
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Does the standard include criteria on re-using or recycling waste on-site?
Possible answers
Excerpt from standard:
there is no explicit reference in the standard
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Does the standard include criteria on toxicity of waste?
Possible answers
- Document toxic waste (25 points)
- Reduce and/or treat toxic waste (100 points)
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Does the standard include criteria on volumes of waste?
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Waste Management
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Does the standard include criteria on waste management in the production phase?
Possible answers
Excerpt from standard:
there is no explicit reference in the standard
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Does the standard include criteria on waste segregation?
Possible answers
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Does the standard include criteria on safe disposal of hazardous waste?
Possible answers
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Does the standard include criteria on uncontrolled on-site waste burning?
Possible answers
- Restrict waste burning (75 points)
- Prohibit waste burning (100 points)
Excerpt from standard:
There is no specific requirement in the standard which addresses this issue.
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Does the standard include criteria on uncontrolled waste landfilling?
Possible answers
- Restrict waste landfilling (75 points)
- Prohibit waste landfilling (100 points)
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Does the standard include criteria on handling or disposal of waste by third parties?
Possible answers
- Keep records on third party contractors (25 points)
- Evaluate third party contractors (in terms of suitability and disposal/treatment methods) (100 points)
Excerpt from standard:
There is no specific requirement in the standard which addresses this issue.
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Does the standard include criteria on waste management in the production phase?
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Air pollution (excl. GHG) & Immission
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Does the standard include criteria on air pollution?
Possible answers
- Monitor emissions over time (50 points)
- Reduce emissions (through end-of-pipe technology) (90 points)
- Increase emission efficiency (reduce emissions at source) (100 points)
Excerpt from standard:
There is no specific requirement in the standard which addresses this issue.
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For which production phase does the standard include criteria on air pollution?
Possible answers
- For some production steps (50 points)
- For all production steps (100 points)
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Does the standard include criteria on air pollution?
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Waste Production
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Environmental Management
Sound environmental management practices
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Environmental Management
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Does the standard include a general criterion on compliance with all relevant local, regional and national environmental laws and regulations?
Possible answers
Excerpt from standard:
The organisation shall comply with local, national and all other applicable laws, prevailing industrystandards, other requirements to which the organisation subscribes and this Standard. […]
Referenzdokumente:
II (p.5)
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Does the standard include criteria to ensure that relevant and up-to-date permits are held (such as water use rights or land use titles)?
Possible answers
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Does the standard include criteria on assessing the environmental risks and impacts of production/operations prior to any significant intensification or expansion of business operations/cultivation and infrastructure?
Possible answers
Excerpt from standard:
There is no specific requirement in the standard which addresses this issue.
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Does the standard include criteria on mitigating negative environmental impacts prior to production/operation?
Possible answers
Excerpt from standard:
There is no specific requirement in the standard which addresses this issue.
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Does the standard include criteria on stakeholder engagement to achieve environmental targets?
Possible answers
- Maintain stakeholder lists (25 points)
- Inform appropriate stakeholders on environmental targets (50 points)
- Consult appropriate stakeholders to achieve environmental targets (100 points)
Excerpt from standard:
There is no specific requirement in the standard which addresses this issue.
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Does the standard include a general criterion on compliance with all relevant local, regional and national environmental laws and regulations?
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Environmental Management
Socio-Economic 74%
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Prohibition and Abolition of Forced Labour
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Prohibition of Child Labour (Minimum Age/ILO 138)
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Freedom of Association
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Collective Bargaining
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Prohibition of Worst Forms of Child Labour
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Equal Remuneration (manufacturing stage)
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Non-Discrimination (manufacturing stage)
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Occupational Health and Safety.
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Workers' Rights and Benefits of Sub-Contractors
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Labour Contracts
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Working Hours (manufacturing stage)
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Labour Rights and Working Conditions
Workers’ rights and working conditions
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Basic Labour Rights
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Child Labour
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Does the standard include criteria on the prohibition of child labour as defined under ILO 138?
Possible answers
Excerpt from standard:
The organisation shall also respect the principles of the following international instruments: […] ILO Convention 138 and Recommendation 146 (Minimum Age)
Referenzdokumente:
II
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Does the standard cover requirements on the prevention of worst forms of child labour as defined under ILO 182?
Possible answers
Excerpt from standard:
The organisation shall also respect the principles of the following international instruments: […] ILO Convention 182 (Worst Forms of Child Labour)
Referenzdokumente:
II (p. 5)
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Does the standard require that assistance be provided to replaced child workers?
Possible answers
Excerpt from standard:
The organisation shall establish, document, maintain and effectively communicate to personneland other interested parties, written policies and procedures for remediation of child labourers,and shall provide adequate financial and other support to enable such children to attend andremain in school until no longer a child as defined above.
Referenzdokumente:
IV 1.2
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Does the standard require verification and documentation of age of (young) workers?
Possible answers
Excerpt from standard:
Verifiable proof of age documentation is maintained for every worker.
Referenzdokumente:
1.3 (p.4)
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Does the standard include criteria on special treatment of young workers?
Possible answers
Excerpt from standard:
The organisation may employ young workers, but where such young workers are subject tocompulsory education laws, they shall work only outside of school hours. Under no circumstances shall any young worker’s school, work and transportation time exceed acombined total of 10 hours per day, and in no case shall young workers work more than 8 hours a day. Young workers may not work during night hours. […] The organisation shall not expose children or young workers to any situations – in or outside of the workplace – that are hazardous or unsafe to their physical and mental health anddevelopment.
Referenzdokumente:
IV 1.3 & 1.4
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Does the standard include criteria on the prohibition of child labour as defined under ILO 138?
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Wages and Benefits
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Does the standard require paying wages sufficient to meet basic needs of the worker and his or her family (living wage)?
Possible answers
Excerpt from standard:
The organisation shall respect the right of personnel to a living wage and ensure that wages fora normal work week, not including overtime, shall always meet at least legal or industryminimum standards, or collective bargaining agreements (where applicable).
Referenzdokumente:
IV 8.1
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Does the standard require paying legal minimum wages and social benefits?
Possible answers
Excerpt from standard:
The organisation shall respect the right of personnel to a living wage and ensure that wages fora normal work week, not including overtime, shall always meet at least legal or industryminimum standards, or collective bargaining agreements (where applicable).
Referenzdokumente:
IV 8.1
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Does the standard require compensating overtime?
Possible answers
Excerpt from standard:
All overtime work shall be voluntary, except [in cases where overtime work is needed in order to meet short-term business demand and the organisation is party to a freely negotiated collective bargaining agreement representing a significant portion of its workforce]... [...] All overtime shall be reimbursed at a premium rate as defined by national law or established by a collective bargaining agreement.
Referenzdokumente:
IV 7.3, 7.4, 8.4
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Does the standard require paid leave?
Possible answers
- one out of 3 (casual/ sick/ annual) (50 points)
- two out of three (75 points)
- all (100 points)
Excerpt from standard:
The organisation shall comply with applicable laws, collective bargaining agreements (whereapplicable) and industry standards on working hours, breaks and public holidays.
Referenzdokumente:
IV 7.1
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Does the standard require wages being paid in a timely, regular and convenient manner understood by all employees?
Possible answers
- yes, some (70 points)
- yes, all (100 points)
Excerpt from standard:
The organisation shall ensure that personnel’s wages and benefits composition are detailed 2clearly and regularly to them in writing for each pay period. The organisation shall lawfully render all wages and benefits due in a manner convenient to workers, but in no circumstances in delayed or restricted forms, such as vouchers, coupons or promissory notes.
Referenzdokumente:
IV. 8.3
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Does the standard require paying wages sufficient to meet basic needs of the worker and his or her family (living wage)?
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Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining
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Does the standard include criteria on freedom of association and the right to organize as described in ILO 87?
Possible answers
Excerpt from standard:
All personnel shall have the right to form, join and organise trade union(s) of their choice and to bargain collectively on their behalf with the organisation. The organisation shall respect this right and shall effectively inform personnel that they are free to join a worker organisation of their choosing without any negative consequences or retaliation from the organisation. The organisation shall not interfere in any way with the establishment, functioning or administration of workers’ organisation(s) or collective bargaining.
Referenzdokumente:
IV 4.1
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Does the standard include criteria on the right to collective bargaining, as laid down by ILO 98?
Possible answers
Excerpt from standard:
All personnel shall have the right to form, join and organise trade union(s) of their choice and to bargain collectively on their behalf with the organisation. The organisation shall respect this right and shall effectively inform personnel that they are free to join a worker organisation of their choosing without any negative consequences or retaliation from the organisation. The organisation shall not interfere in any way with the establishment, functioning or administration of workers’ organisation(s) or collective bargaining.
Referenzdokumente:
IV.4.1
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Does the standard include criteria on the formation of workers representations where freedom of association is restricted by law?
Possible answers
- allow (90 points)
- promote (100 points)
Excerpt from standard:
In situations where the right to freedom of association and collective bargaining are restricted under law, the organisation shall allow workers to freely elect their own representatives.
Referenzdokumente:
IV 4.2
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Does the standard include criteria on worker grievance mechanisms?
Possible answers
- define policy and procedure (50 points)
- +monitor, follow up on and inform about outcome of grievances (75 points)
- +no retribution (100 points)
Excerpt from standard:
The organisation shall establish a written grievance procedure that is confidential, unbiased, non-retaliatory and accessible and available to personnel and interested parties to make comments, recommendations, reports or complaints concerning the workplace and/or non-conformances to the SA8000 Standard. […] The organisation shall have procedures for investigating, following up on and communicating the outcome of complaints concerning the workplace and/or non-conformances to this Standard or of its implementing policies and procedures. These results shall be freely available to all personnel and, upon request, to interested parties.
Referenzdokumente:
IV 9.6.1 & 9.6.2
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Does the standard include criteria on freedom of association and the right to organize as described in ILO 87?
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Possible answers
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Voluntary Labour
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Does the standard prohibit forced and compulsory labour as defined in ILO 29 and 105?
Possible answers
Excerpt from standard:
The organisation shall also respect the principles of the following international instruments: […] ILO Conventions 29 (Forced Labour) and 105 (Abolition of Forced Labour)
Referenzdokumente:
IV. 2.ii (p.5)
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Does the standard include criteria on the freedom of movemenent of employees?
Possible answers
Excerpt from standard:
Personnel shall have the right to leave the workplace premises after completing the standard workday and be free to terminate their employment provided that they give reasonable notice to their organisation.
Referenzdokumente:
IV 2.4
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Does the standard prohibit the withholding of workers' documents?
Possible answers
Excerpt from standard:
Neither the organisation nor any entity supplying labour to the organisation shall withhold any part of any personnel’s salary, benefits, property or documents in order to force such personnel to continue working for the organisation.
Referenzdokumente:
IV 2.2
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Does the standard prohibit forced and compulsory labour as defined in ILO 29 and 105?
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Gender
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Does the standard include criteria on having policies and/ or processes in place that prevent discrimination of women and men in the workplace?
Possible answers
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Does the standard address the payment of equal wages as defined in ILO 100?
Possible answers
Excerpt from standard:
The organisation shall not engage in or support discrimination in […] remuneration [...] based on race, national or territorial or social origin, caste, birth, religion, disability, gender, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, maritalstatus, union membership, political opinions, age or any other condition that could give rise to discrimination.
Referenzdokumente:
IV. 5.1
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Does the standard include criteria on the right to maternity leave (as defined in ILO 183)?
Possible answers
- partial compliance (50 points)
- full compliance (90 points)
- beyond 183 (100 points)
Excerpt from standard:
The organisation shall also respect the principles of the following international instruments: [...] ILO Convention 183 (Maternity Protection)
Referenzdokumente:
II
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Does the standard include criteria on having policies and/ or processes in place that prevent discrimination of women and men in the workplace?
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Non-Discrimination
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Does the standard include criteria on the non-discrimination in the workplace, as defined in ILO 111?
Possible answers
Excerpt from standard:
The organisation shall not engage in or support discrimination in hiring, remuneration, access to training, promotion, termination or retirement based on race, national or territorial or social origin, caste, birth, religion, disability, gender, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, marital status, union membership, political opinions, age or any other condition that could give rise to discrimination.
Referenzdokumente:
IV. 5.1
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Does the standard include criteria on the non-discrimination of persons with disabilities?
Possible answers
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Does the standard include criteria on the non-discrimination in the workplace, as defined in ILO 111?
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Working Hours
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Does the standard include criteria on working hours, as defined in ILO Convention 1?
Possible answers
Excerpt from standard:
The organisation shall comply with applicable laws, collective bargaining agreements (whereapplicable) and industry standards on working hours, breaks and public holidays. The normal work week, not including overtime, shall be defined by law but shall not exceed 48 hours.
Referenzdokumente:
IV.7.1
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Does the standard include criteria on working hours, as defined in ILO Convention 1?
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Scope of Labour Rights
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Do worker's rights and benefits set out by the standard apply to all forms of work?
Possible answers
Excerpt from standard:
The organisation shall not use labour-only contracting arrangements, consecutive short-termcontracts and/or false apprenticeship or other schemes to avoid meeting its obligations topersonnel under applicable laws and regulations pertaining to labour and social security.
Referenzdokumente:
IV. 8.5
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Do the standard's rights and benefits for workers also apply to sub-contracted labour?
Possible answers
Excerpt from standard:
The organisation shall conduct due diligence on its suppliers/subcontractors, privateemployment agencies and sub-suppliers’ compliance with the SA8000 Standard
Referenzdokumente:
IV 9.10.1
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Does the standard include criteria on the establishment of labour contracts compliant with national legal requirements?
Possible answers
Excerpt from standard:
The company shall not use labour-only contracting arrangements, consecutive short-term contracts, and/or false apprenticeship schemes to avoid fulfilling its obligations to personnel under applicable laws pertaining to labour and social security legislation and regulations.
Referenzdokumente:
IV. 8.5
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Do worker's rights and benefits set out by the standard apply to all forms of work?
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Labour Rights Management
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Does the standard include requirements on setting up policies or procedures to manage basic labour rights in the workplace?
Possible answers
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Does the standard include requirements on setting up policies or procedures to manage basic labour rights in the workplace?
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Child Labour
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Possible answers
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Possible answers
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Health and Safety
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Workers Health
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Does the standard include criteria on occupational health and safety, as defined in ILO 155?
Possible answers
- partial compliance with ILO 155 (70 points)
- full compliance with ILO 155 (100 points)
Excerpt from standard:
The organisation shall also respect the principles of the following international instruments: […] ILO Convention 155 and Recommendation 164. SA8000requires the establishment of policies, procedures, organization, planning, measuring, auditing and reviewing health and safety performance, to prevent workplace hazards and risks at their source and to seek continual improvement.
Referenzdokumente:
II (p, 5); 3 Health &* Safety, 1. (p. 30)
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Does the standard include requirements on workplace conditions?
Possible answers
- yes, some (50 points)
- yes, all (100 points)
Excerpt from standard:
2. Work areas have adequate lighting, ventilation and temperature controls. 4. Employees are not subjected to noise levels greater than 85 decibels for more than 8 hours perday without the use of hearing protection
Referenzdokumente:
WATER, AIR, NOISE AND TEMPERATURE (p.7)
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Does the standard require policies and procedures to manage health and safety in the workplace?
Possible answers
Excerpt from standard:
The organisation shall establish documented procedures to detect, prevent, minimise, eliminate or otherwise respond to potential risks to the health and safety of personnel. The organisation shall maintain written records of all health and safety incidents that occur in the workplace and in all residences and property provided by the organisation, whether it owns, leases or contracts the residences or property from a service provider.
Referenzdokumente:
IV 3.7
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Does the standard include criteria on occupational health and safety, as defined in ILO 155?
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Access to Medical Services
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Does the standard include criteria on the access to basic medical services for workers?
Possible answers
- only treatment of acute work-related accidents / illness (70 points)
- work-related accidents plus preventative care (100 points)
Excerpt from standard:
In the event of a work-related injury the organisation shall provide first aid and assist the worker in obtaining follow-up medical treatment.
Referenzdokumente:
IV 3.3
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Does the standard require compensation payments/ covering of costs in case of work related accidents and injuries?
Possible answers
- partial coverage of costs (50 points)
- full coverage of costs (90 points)
- compensation (100 points)
Excerpt from standard:
Rehabilitation and compensation: Workers injured in workplace accidents or suffering from work related diseases often lose their jobs and the working capacity to seek another job. In such cases, companies must ensure that the affected workers are provided with adequate rehabilitation and/ or compensation. First aid assistance and follow-up medical treatment must be provided. Long-term medical treatment might be necessary if a serious injury occurs at the workplace.
Referenzdokumente:
I.D.3.12 (p30)
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Does the standard include criteria on the access to basic medical services for workers?
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Sanitation
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Does the standard require that workers have access to safe drinking water?
Possible answers
Excerpt from standard:
The organisation shall provide, for use by all personnel, free access to: […] potable water […]
Referenzdokumente:
IV. 3.8
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Does the standard require access to clean and improved sanitation facilities?
Possible answers
Excerpt from standard:
The organisation shall provide, for use by all personnel, free access to: clean toilet facilities. If the company provides dormitory facilities, it is recommended that […] he facilities […] have adequate and culturally appropriate toilets and warm showers
Referenzdokumente:
IV 3.8
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Does the standard require that workers have access to safe drinking water?
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Building and Fire Safety
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Does the standard include criteria on building safety?
Possible answers
Excerpt from standard:
The organisation shall provide a safe and healthy workplace environment and shall take effective steps to prevent potential health and safety incidents and occupational injury or illness arising out of, associated with or occurring in the course of work. It shall minimise or eliminate, so far as is reasonably practicable, the causes of all hazards in the workplace environment [...]
Referenzdokumente:
IV 3.1
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Does the standard cover fire-preparedness?
Possible answers
Excerpt from standard:
Fire drills take place at least once per year for all shifts. All personnel, including new personnel, know the drill procedure and consider it routine. [...] Automated fire safety systems (fire detection, smoke detection, alarm, fixed or mobile extinguisher systems) exist and are subject to routine checking and maintenance [...] 3. Evacuation plans are posted at regular intervals by the organisation in the workplace and in residences and property provided by the organisation, in the language(s) of the workers, with a clear “You are here” mark. 4. Signs that indicate the identity of the first aid providers, fire wardens, emergency response team and the manager in charge of health and safety are posted conspicuously in the workplace.
Referenzdokumente:
p. 5
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Does the standard include criteria on evacuation safety?
Possible answers
Excerpt from standard:
A documented emergency preparedness and response plan that outlines the actions that all personnel should take in case of fire and/or other emergencies (manmade and/or natural disasters) is available. The plan clearly defines the persons responsible for preventing, reducing the impact of, and addressing any such emergency event.
Referenzdokumente:
3. Emergency Preparedness 1.
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Does the standard include criteria on building safety?
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Prohibition of Harassment and Abuse (manufacturing stage)
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Does the standard prohibit harassment or abuse of workers?
Possible answers
Excerpt from standard:
The organisation shall not allow any behaviour that is threatening, abusive, exploitative orsexually coercive, including gestures, language and physical contact, in the workplace and in allresidences and property provided by the organisation, whether it owns, leases or contracts theresidences or property from a service provider.
Referenzdokumente:
IV 5.3
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Does the standard prohibit harassment or abuse of workers?
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Workers Health
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Basic Labour Rights
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Business Practice and Ethical Issues
Legality and ethics in business practice
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Economic Development and Fair Business Practice
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Economic Sustainability
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Does the standard include criteria on the provision of professional training for workers?
Possible answers
Excerpt from standard:
The organisation shall provide to personnel, on a regular basis, effective health and safety training, including on-site training and, where needed, job-specific training. Such training shall also be repeated for new and reassigned personnel, where incidents have occurred, and when changes in technology and/or the introduction of new machinery present new risks to the health and safety of personnel.
Referenzdokumente:
IV. 3.6
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Does the standard include criteria on business viability?
Possible answers
Excerpt from standard:
there is no explicit reference in the standard
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Does the standard include criteria on management plans for continuous improvement?
Possible answers
Excerpt from standard:
There is no specific requirement in the standard which addresses this issue.
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Does the standard include criteria on improving productivity?
Possible answers
Excerpt from standard:
there is no explicit reference in the standard
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Does the standard include criteria on the provision of professional training for workers?
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Legality
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Does the standard include a requirement for compliance with relevant local, regional and national laws and regulations?
Possible answers
Excerpt from standard:
The organisation shall comply with local, national and all other applicable laws, prevailing industrystandards, other requirements to which the organisation subscribes and this Standard. […]
Referenzdokumente:
II (p.5)
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Does the standard include criteria on business legality?
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Excerpt from standard:
9.8.2 The SPT shall maintain records, including timelines, that list, at minimum, non-conformances related to SA8000, their root causes, the corrective and preventive actions taken and implementation results.
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9.8.2
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Does the standard include a requirement for compliance with relevant local, regional and national laws and regulations?
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Responsible Sourcing Practices
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Does the standard include criteria on price premiums?
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Excerpt from standard:
there is no explicit reference in the standard
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Does the standard's rights and benefits for workers also apply to input suppliers?
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Does the standard include criteria on reducing time pressure for suppliers?
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Does the standard include criteria on price premiums?
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Economic Sustainability
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Corruption and Bribery
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Does the standard include criteria on the prevention of corruption and bribery?
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Excerpt from standard:
The company shall comply with national and all other applicable laws.
Referenzdokumente:
II. p 4
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Does the standard include criteria on conducting a due diligence assessment of business partners, including subsidiaries and contractors?
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Excerpt from standard:
There is no specific requirement in the standard which addresses this issue.
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Does the standard include criteria on training workers in positions of responsibility workers on issues of corruption and bribery?
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Excerpt from standard:
There is no specific requirement in the standard which addresses this issue.
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Does the standard include criteria on the prevention of corruption and bribery?
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Economic Development and Fair Business Practice
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Social & Cultural Rights and Community Engagement
Basic economic, social and cultural rights
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Social and Cultural Rights
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Local Economic Development
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Does the standard include criteria relating to a preference to purchase local materials, goods, products and services?
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There is no specific requirement in the standard which addresses this issue.
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Does the standard include criteria relating to hiring workers from local communities?
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Excerpt from standard:
there is no explicit reference in the standard
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Does the standard include criteria on investment in community development beyond the business' operations?
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Excerpt from standard:
there is no explicit reference in the standard
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Does the standard include criteria on not adversely affecting local communities and neigboring small producers access to livelihoods (especially land and water)?
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Excerpt from standard:
There is no specific requirement in the standard which addresses this issue.
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Does the standard include criteria relating to a preference to purchase local materials, goods, products and services?
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Community Rights
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Does the standard include criteria on dispute resolution mechanisms for affected communities?
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- grievance mechanism (75 points)
- +compensation mechanism (100 points)
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There is no specific requirement in the standard which addresses this issue.
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Does the standard include criteria on the protection of local historical, archaeological, cultural, and spiritual properties and sites?
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- protect (75 points)
- do not impede access (100 points)
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There is no specific requirement in the standard which addresses this issue.
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Does the standard include criteria on dispute resolution mechanisms for affected communities?
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Local Economic Development
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Social and Cultural Rights