What's New in Version 1.1 of the Standard?
The Rainforest Alliance just published version 1.1 of the certification program.... Continue Reading
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The Rainforest Alliance 2020 Certification Program defines our long-term vision for the future, and the path required to get us there. The Sustainable Agriculture Standard, along with its assurance and technology systems, are designed to deliver more value to the two million farmers and thousands of businesses that use Rainforest Alliance certification to drive more sustainable agricultural production and responsible supply chains.
If you have any questions, please contact us at customersuccess@ra.org. Certification Bodies can contact us at CBcert@ra.org.
2020 Sustainable Agriculture Standard
Farm Requirements
The Farm Requirements of our new Sustainable Agriculture Standard are designed to help farmers protect the landscapes where they live and work, while offering an enhanced framework to improve their livelihoods and advance the human rights of rural people.
Supply Chain Requirements
The Sustainable Agriculture Standard’s Supply Chain Requirements aim to foster transparency and responsible business practices among companies from farm to shelf.
Assurance
An important aspect of the program is the collection and verification of credible, useful data and compliance evidence. These documents provides the rules and guidelines for assurance:
Supporting resources
Documents and tools to help understand and implement the program.
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Timelines for Transitioning to the 2020 Certification Program
The program’s publication is followed by a carefully planned roll-out phase to help all stakeholders learn about the new standard and systems.... Continue Reading
How to Transition to the 2020 Certification Program
This Transition Tool provides the processes for certificate holders of the 2015 UTZ Certification Program and/or 2017 Rainforest Alliance Certification Program wishing to be certified under the our new 2020 Certification Program.... Continue Reading
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Shared Responsibility: What It Means for the Tea Sector
We believe that creating truly sustainable global supply chains requires a shared responsibility approach. This means that the costs and benefits of certification are evenly distributed between farmers and buyers along the supply chain, so that both are rewarded for their efforts to embrace more sustainable practices.... Continue Reading
Grievance Procedure
The procedure is open to anyone who has a grievance against a member (producer or supply chain actor), a certification body (CB), or against the Rainforest Alliance itself.
Instructions for Cocoa Groups in Ghana, Côte D’Ivoire, Cameroon, and Nigeria on National Identification Requirements
These instructions contain information for certificate holders to implement the requirements related to the collection of National Identification (ID) numbers for farmers in Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Nigeria, and Cameroon.
Traceability for Fresh & Processed Fruits, Vegetables and Cut Flowers
From 1st January 2023, the Rainforest Alliance’s online traceability platform includes fresh and processed fruits, and fresh vegetables, so it is even easier to trace Rainforest Alliance Certified products through supply chains. ... Continue Reading
Annex S16: Sustainability Investment Plan Template
The Sustainability Investment Plan Template is to identify the investments needed to implement the Rainforest Alliance 2020 Sustainable Agriculture Standard requirements. Exceptional use: Sustainability Investment Plan Template – Tea Sector only Policy on The Investment Plan Template for the Tea Sector Link to Investment Plan Template for the Tea Sector: https://si-form.ra.org/ Date publication: 1 August […]
The Investment Plan Template for the Tea Sector
This policy mandates a change to the requirement to use RA-S-MT-17-V1.1 Annex S16: Sustainability Investment Plan Template by Certificate Holders producing tea (Camelia sinensis) under Rainforest Alliance certification.