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Traceability Guidance
This document provides guidance on the traceability requirements in the Rainforest Alliance Sustainable Agriculture Standard. It also provides a complement to the Annex Chapter 2: Traceability.
General Guide for the Implementation of the Sustainable Agricultural Standard
SA-G-SD-1 This General Guide aims to assist Certificate Holders with the implementation of the Rainforest Alliance Sustainable Agriculture Standard by providing clarifications to interpret the requirements and the evidence required for compliance.
Herbs & Spices Program: Joint Rainforest Alliance and UEBT Certification
Learn more about the Rainforest Alliance and the Union for Ethical BioTrade (UEBT)'s joint Herbs & Spices Program.... Continue Reading
Annex S03: Risk Assessment Tool
SA-S-SD-4 As outlined in the requirements of the 2020 Sustainable Agriculture Standard, certificate holders must conduct a risk assessment. The risk assessment tool is available for group and individually certified farm management as well as supply chain actors who have social topics in their scope. The tool helps to identify risks that could prevent the […]
Policy on Changes to Chapter 2: Rules for CB Personnel
The Rainforest Alliance Certification Program, based on the 2020 Sustainable Agriculture Standard, introduces several requirements for Certification Body (CB) personnel that will strengthen our assurance system but will need additional time and resources to be fully implemented. Therefore, the Rainforest Alliance authorizes the changes summarized in this policy, during the transition year. In addition, this […]