RS SA 8000 is developed in 1997 by the leadership of Council on Economic Priorities Accreditations Agency (CEPAAC) including workers organizations, human rights and children rights organizations, academicians and employers for companies which aim to ensure basic rights for their employees.

RS SA 8000 standard approves and certificates that working conditions are compatible with UN Human Rights and Children Rights Acts.

SA 8000 standard gives importance to ethical standards and can easily be applied to all types and sizes of companies which aim to prove that, they perform the social responsibilities in their business activities.

With the implementation of Social Accountability Management System; 

Secure and improve the company image

• Increase the motivation and efficiency of its employees

• Gain comparative market advantage by meeting customer needs and expectations.

• Improvement in product quality

• Sets communication channels between employees and management

• Encourages long term relationships between suppliers and sub-contractors and the company

• By systemizing information flow, customer trust will be achieved

With all these characteristics, SA 8000 will be a system looked for by all consumers in the near future.