This training is aimed to provide instructions and guidance to SA8000 auditors on how to deal with consultants.

This training considers the additional requirements of SAAS Procedure 200: SA8000 Advisory 2022-1 SA8000 Interpretation/Clarification (Clauses 9.2.1 & 9.5.1): Verifying a Certified Company’s Ownership of, and Responsibility for, its SA8000 System – Use of Consultants by an SA8000 Applicant or Certified Company.

The training focuses on ethical issues such as avoiding any potential conflict of interest, activities prior the certification process, activities during the audit and activities related to the resolution of non-conformities.