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Social Accountability International Releases Second Edition of the Guidance Document For SA8000

26 January, 2005

SAI is now taking orders for the Second Edition of the Guidance Document for Social Accountability 8000 (SA8000), finalized  in December 2004.

The Guidance Document is both a field guide for auditors and a teaching tool for managers and workers who develop techniques  for implementing SA8000 and monitoring ongoing compliance.

It is an invaluable reference for anyone seeking to audit or attain compliance with SA8000. Part field guide, part teaching  tool, the Second Edition of the Guidance Document will be useful for:

* Auditors * Brand Companies * Retailers * Farms * Factories * Workers *Trade Unions * NGOs *

The new edition has greatly enhanced features including:

***Standard Requirements and Interpretations;
***Auditing Considerations, including key issues to review; evidence of compliance; and suggestions for conducting worker  interviews;
***Background Information, including case studies; relevant language from ILO conventions; and/or legal examples.
***An expanded chapter on the Audit Process, including recommendations on gathering information from, and staying informed by local NGO and trade union representatives, as well general considerations for structuring interviews with workers.

The Second Edition of the Guidance Document will be available in the
following formats:

***Printed edition with CD-Rom (169pp.)
***Electronic version for download

Pricing for individual copies (all prices shown in USD):
Printed edition with CD-Rom
(includes one free download) ................ $100
Electronic version for download only.......... $80

Discounts are available for bulk purchases, CIP members and other SAI collaborating / partner organizations; contact SAI to  receive pricing information.

Discounts are also available for NGOs and small businesses of less than 100 employees:
Printed edition with CD-Rom:
NGO/small business rate........................ $35
Electronic version only:
NGO/small business rate........................ $30

Shipping and handling charges are additional.

To order a copy now, visit
http://www.sa-intl.org/Document%20Center/PurchaseDocuments.htm or call
+1 212-684-1414. For  further information e-mail info@sa-intl.org.