Policies and rules
Audit Exception Policy for COVID-19
All exception requests made under this covid policy need to be sent to certification@ra.org using this template. Each request will be reviewed and approved by Rainforest Alliance before it can be
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Guides & manuals
Guidance for Working with the Rainforest Alliance Mass Balance Sourcing Program
Companies are encouraged to maintain fully segregated supply chains whenever possible, as this is the best way to achieve full traceability from farm to end-product and to link product contents to
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Partnerships for Positive Change: The Next Chapter
The announcement in the UK that Nestlé’s two and four-finger KitKats will switch from Fairtrade to Rainforest Alliance certification has generated a lot of interest, including some questions. In addition to Nestlé’s FAQ, we would like to take a moment to address some of the issues raised.
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Cocoa: The Sustainability Differential
Our 2020 Sustainable Agriculture Standard outlines two financial requirements for the buyers of Rainforest Alliance Certified™ commodities: the Sustainability Differential (SD) and Sustainability Investments (SI). While these requirements are in place for all the crops we certify, we recognize that different supply chains have different challenges and we are providing additional guidance for some key […]
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Policies and rules
Policy for Farm and Chain of Custody Certification in Cocoa
This policy sets out specific implementation requirements for certificate holders at both producer and supply chain actor levels (Certification Criteria) and for reinforcing the assurance process
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How Much Does Rainforest Alliance Certification Cost?
We understand that cost is an important factor when considering Rainforest Alliance certification. While costs vary depending on your work and your needs, this page gives you an overview of certification costs for farmers, certification bodies, and companies. Cost of Rainforest Alliance certification for farmers Farmers pay for audit services from the certification body of […]
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