Social Compliance Audits



SA 8000 Social Accountability


SA 8000 is a global social accountability standard that aims to meet universal code of decent working conditions for workers. The social accountability 8000 is administered by Social Accountability International (SAI) and is responsible to maintain suitable employment practices in favour of the workers. We, Constraarch, is an independent SA 8000 standard social compliance, bsci consultant, bsci compliance, ETI consultant assessor that helps companies to comply with the standards of SAI, International Labor Organization, Universal Declaration on Human Rights. Successful implementation of SA 8000 social code of conduct compliance, corporate social responsibility, social accountability gives your company a leverage to expand and merge business.


The SA 8000 code of practice is broken down into nine essential areas
  • Child Labor
  • Forced Labor
  • Health and Safety
  • Freedom of Association and Right to Collective Bargaining
  • Discrimination
  • Discipline
  • Working Hours
  • Compensation
  • Management Systems

Benefits of SA 8000 Social Accountability


  • A highly motivated workforce, resulting in better worker conditions.
  • Enforcing humane conditions may lead to higher quality products.
  • Continual improvement and better Supply Chain Management.
  • In a business environment where social issues are increasing , SA 8000 is a chance to gain a competitive edge,attract new customers and enter new markets while giving the company and its managers “Social Peace Of Mind”.
  • Implementing the standard can significantly reduce cost of managing different social requirements.SA 8000 is a One Stop Shopping Opportunity
  • SA 8000 will also give the company a better position in the labour market. The clear commitment to social and ethical standards will make it easier for a company to attract well trained and skilled staff – a factor which is seen as The key Success Factor in the next millennium.
  • SA 8000 Certification is evidence of Social Compliance.


SA 8000 is a way for organizations to maintain decent working conditions through out its supply chain. Not only do manufacturing companies benefit, but any organization can benefit from the application of socially responsible practices.

BUSINESS SOCIAL COMPLIANCE INITIATIVE (BSCI)


The BSCI is the common European platform of retailers, industry and importing companies for monitoring and improving social standards in all supplier countries and for all consumer goods.

Foreign Trade Association (FTA), Brussels


  • Offers a common approach for European commerce.
  • Provides standardized Management Tools for all countries.
  • Supplies a database: information pool to optimize coordination of the process.
  • It is open to retailers, importers and manufacturers.
  • It covers all consumer goods.
  • Transparent.
  • Involves stakeholders in Europe and supplier countries.


The BSCI is beneficial for all participants:


  • More efficient implementation procedures than other monitoring systems.
  • Saves cost and time through prevention of multiple auditing.
  • Optimizes working conditions.
  • Increases productivity.
  • Higher product quality.
  • Higher satisfaction for workers and consumers.
  • Same requirements for all suppliers involved through their customers.


Worldwide Responsible Apparel Production Principles (WRAP)


The objective of the Apparel Certification Program is to independently monitor and certify compliance with the following standards, ensuring that a given factory produces sewn goods under lawful, humane, and ethical conditions. Note that it is not enough to subscribe to these principles; WRAP monitors the factory for compliance with detailed practices and procedures implied by adherence to these standards.


  • Compliance with Laws and Workplace Regulations.
  • Prohibition of Forced Labor.
  • Prohibition of Child Labor.
  • Prohibition of Harassment or Abuse.
  • Compensation and Benefits.
  • Compensation and Benefits.
  • Hours of Work.
  • Prohibition of Discrimination.
  • Health and Safety.
  • Freedom of Association & Collective Bargaining.
  • Environment.
  • Customs Compliance.
  • Security
  • A highly motivated workforce, resulting in better workers conditions.
  • Enforcing humane conditions may lead to higher quality products.
  • Continual improvement and better supply chain management.
  • Ina business environment where social issues are increasing,WRAP is a chance to gain a competitive edge,attract new customers and enter new markets while giving the company and its managers “social peace of mind”.
  • WRAP will also give the company a better position in the Apperal market.The clear commitment to social and ethical standards will make it easier for a company to attract well trained and skilled staff a factor which is seen as The key success factor in the next illennium.
  • WRAP Certification is evidence of Social, Environmental, Custom and Security Compliance.

WRAP is a way for organizations to maintain decent working conditions throughout its supply chain.

FAIR LABOR ACCREDITATION (FLA)


Workplace Code Of Conduct


  • Forced Labor.
  • Child Labor.
  • Harassment or Abuse.
  • Nondiscrimination.
  • Health and Safety.
  • Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining.
  • Wages and Benefits.
  • Hours of Work.
  • Overtime Compensation.


FACTORY COMPLIANCE


  • No Child Labor & No Forced Labor.
  • No Discrimination.
  • Legal Departmental Documents.
  • Working Hour.
  • Wages and Compensation.
  • Health and Safety.
  • Welfare.
  • Emergency Preparedness and Response.
  • Environmental Protection and Improvement.
  • Chemical Handling and Uses.
  • Management System.


Benefits of Factory Compliance


A Compliance factory can expect some of the following benefits


  • A highly motivated workforce, resulting in better worker conditions.
  • Enforcing humane conditions may lead to higher quality and large quantity products.
  • Continual improvement and better supply chain management.
  • In a business environment where social issues are increasing, is a chance to gain a competitive edge, attract new customers and enter new markets while giving the company and its managers “social peace of mind”.
  • Implementing the code of conduct can significantly increase business.
  • Will also give the company a better position in the global market. The clear commitment to social and ethical standards will make it easier for a company to attract well trained and skilled staff – a factor which is seen as the key success factor in the next millennium.


CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY COMPLIANCE (CSR Compliance)


  • Control Risk Management.
  • Improve stakeholder relations & operational impacts.
  • Comply Integrated EMS, Social and Productivity Management system.
  • Compliance through supply-chain.
  • Work out the relationships between business drivers and CSR dimensions.
  • Improve strengths and weaknesses of organizational expertise.
  • Estimate costs of improving CSR.
  • Priorities your initiatives in the light of these factors.
  • Publicize your intentions in mission and/or value statements.
  • Adopt a Ethical Code.


Supplier Ethical Data Exchange - SEDEX


SEDEX Connecting businesses and their global suppliers to share ethical data and enabling continuous improvement in ethical performance


Guidelines Headings


  • Forced Labor
  • Freedom of association
  • Health and safety
  • Child labor and young workers
  • Living wage
  • Working Hours
  • Discrimination
  • Regular employment
  • Discipline
  • Other issues :
  • Entitlement to work, Migrant and Agency labour
  • Code and system implementation
  • sub-contracting, Home working and External processing (SCH&EP)
  • Environment
  • Community benefit