2020 Rules for Certification Bodies
The Rainforest Alliance manages, and is responsible for, a global Assurance System for Certification Bodies.
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Resources for sourcing managers, buyers and procurement managers who are sourcing Rainforest Alliance Certified ingredients.
Learn more about our Sustainable Agriculture Standard, and specific supply chain requirements needed to be compliant.
Find applicable binding documents needed under the certification program
Find our list of Associate Trainers that can provide training in the implementation of the 2020 Sustainable Agriculture Standard
The Rainforest Alliance manages, and is responsible for, a global Assurance System for Certification Bodies.
This No Double Selling Declaration has to be signed by the Certificate Holder before the audit for combined and integrated audits as defined in Rule 3 of Annex AR10.
After teaming up for an early implementation pilot of our strengthened certification program, both Finca Esmeralda and the Rainforest Alliance took away learnings that will contribute to a more sustainable banana sector.... Continue Reading
We believe that creating truly sustainable global supply chains requires a shared responsibility approach so that the costs and benefits of certification are more evenly distributed between farmers and buyers along the supply chain. ... Continue Reading
This chart provides an overview of the annexes, policies and guidance documents available to Certificate Holders who are looking to implement the 2020 Sustainable Agriculture Standard and the Rainforest Alliance Certification program.
As part of the 2020 Certification program buyers of Rainforest Alliance Certified commodities will be required to make Sustainability Differential and Investment payments (formerly known as premium) to the certified farmer (groups). Here are the implementation timelines for each sector.... Continue Reading