Both SA8000 standard and ETI social responsibility standard pay attention to labor standards and improving working conditions, but they are also very different.
1)SA8000 standard can be used for independent third-party certification audit, and companies that pass SA8000 certification will be published by SAI, while the code is only used for internal second-party audit, and the audit results are generally not published;
2)SA8000 standard is an open standard, which is formulated by representatives of different stakeholders. The code is generally the internal policy formulated by the company itself or the external code decided by the company. Of course, any company can also adopt the SA8000 standard as the company code.
3)3)sa 8000 standard is audited by professional auditors arranged by certification companies recognized by SAI, and supervised once every six months. The company decides who will supervise, how and when;
4) 4) The content of SA8000 standard covers eight aspects of basic labor standards, but the content of different codes may be different, some codes have less content, and some codes may also include environmental protection or community relations;
5) In addition to the requirements of social responsibility performance, 5)SA8000 standard specifically puts forward the requirements of management system, while the specification generally only requires social responsibility performance, without the requirements of management system;
6)SA8000 standard does not require inspection of the company's suppliers and subcontractors, but the company has the responsibility to control its suppliers and subcontractors. This specification requires all suppliers and subcontractors of the company to abide by it, especially those who produce products with company name, trademark and logo.
The basic code of ETI consists of the following nine principles.
● Free choice of employment relationship.
Respect the freedom of association and the right of trade unions to negotiate on behalf of employees.
● Safe and hygienic working conditions
● Do not use child labor.
● Pay the minimum living wage
● Don't exceed working hours.
:: Prohibition of discrimination
● Provide a formal employment relationship.
● It is not allowed to treat employees in a harsh and inhuman way.