Xiamen Elite First to Receive SA 8000 Certification
Xiamen , China - May 22nd, 2009
It is not often that I promote the purchase of a product, or the following of a single brand. I am more of a “use it until it dies” kind of person, however there are times when execptions must be made and recognition given.
In this case it is the non-descrip Xiamen Elite Nonwoven Manufacturing Co, who has recently become the first firm to receive the Social Accountability International SA 8000 for the workplace practices. Not an easy accomplishment for any textile firm in China
The SA 8000 certification is:
an internationally recognized standard based on the ILO conventions, the United Nations’ Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the Convention on Rights of the Child, focuses on child labor, forced labor, health and safety, freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining, discrimination, disciplinary practices, working hours, compensation and the implementation of an efficient management system.To receive the award, the firm:
