Timelines for Transitioning to the 2020 Certification Program
With the publication of our 2020 Certification Program, we have reached one of our key milestones in our journey towards reimagining certification. The program’s publication is followed by a carefully planned roll-out phase to help all stakeholders learn about the new standard and systems. The 2020 Sustainable Agricultural Standard consists of two components: Farm Requirements: […]
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Certificate Search and Public Summaries
Use our database to find information about all Rainforest Alliance Certified farms, farmer groups, and chain-of-custody certificates. You can also access lists of certified farms and CoC operations and newly issued and cancelled certificates [XLSX format]. Can’t find what you’re looking for? Please email our certification team. Sign up for Updates Subscribe to our monthly […]
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September Updates for Certification Bodies
Updates for Certification Bodies from the September Newsletter
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Cocoa: Origin Mass Balance
Farmer poverty is an enduring issue in the cocoa sector. Our 2020 Sustainable Agriculture Standard addresses this critical issue from many angles, including the introduction of Origin Matching Mass Balance in cocoa. The aim of origin matching is to shift the investment in certification to better reflect the industry’s physical demand for cocoa. This shift […]
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Topics: CocoaSupply Chain Certification
FAQ: 2020 Supply Chain Requirements
In addition to these FAQs about our Supply Chain Requirements, we also have specific FAQs for other areas within our 2020 Certification Program: FAQ: General QuestionsFAQ: Farm RequirementsFAQ: AssuranceFAQ: Transitioning to the new standard FAQ: Supply chain requirements What are the key changes in the 2020 Supply Chain Requirements? How do they compare with the […]
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Topics: Supply Chain Certification
Media Coverage
Could COVID breathe new life into supply chains?
Sustainability standards and certification focus businesses on necessary actions and measurable requirements in order to build more resilient and sustainable supply chains.
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