SA8000 (Social Accountability 8000) is an internationally
recognized certification standard for social responsibility in the world of work. It was introduced by Social Accountability International (SAI) and gained worldwide acceptance. The SA8000 advocates compliance with internationally recognized labor rights as set out in
the UN Declaration of Human Rights, conventions of the International Labor Organization (ILO) and other international human rights standards and national labor law. SA8000 provides transparent, measurable, verifiable standards for certifying the performance of
companies in Management Systems, Child Labour, Forces Labour, Health and Safety, Freedom of Association and Right to Collective Bargaining, Discrimination, Disciplinary Practices, Working Hours, Remuneration.