TU 8000
TU October 1997, the SA 8000 Social Responsibility Standard was first published by the SAI (Social Accountability International) International Social Responsibility Organization, aiming to guarantee the basic rights of employees. TU 8000 is also recognized as the first supplier evaluation standard. In general, it is a commitment that ethical rules are applied at the stage of production of products and that all requirements such as social conformity are met. This commitment is achieved with the participation of not only the company, but also internal and external stakeholders.
The social responsibility topics of TU SA 8000 standard are as follows, and TU SA 8000 fulfills these issues on an optional basis, that is, on a voluntary basis.
• Child Labor
* Forced or Compulsory Work
• Health and Safety
• Freedom of Association and the Right to Collective Bargaining
• Discrimination
* Disciplinary Practices
• Working Hours
• Remuneration
• Management System
TU SA 8000 certificate is valid for 3 years. However, the company undergoes a follow-up audit every year. Here, it is aimed to monitor and control the sustainable implementation of the SA8000 standard.
