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Assurance system

An archive of information about our assurance system on the Rainforest Alliance website.

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Audit Exception Policy for COVID-19

All exception requests made under this covid policy need to be sent to CBcert@ra.org using this template. Each request will be reviewed and approved by Rainforest Alliance before it can be
View: Audit Exception Policy for COVID-19

Published on December 4, 2020
Available in: English, French, Portuguese, Spanish, Vietnamese

Topics: Assurance systemBinding documentsFarm certificationSupply Chain Certification

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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.
View: Grievance Procedure

Published on December 1, 2020
Available in: English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Topics: 2020 Certification ProgramAssurance systemFarm certificationSupply Chain CertificationWorker rights

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Rainforest Alliance Policy for Certification in India

For audits in India, also view our Self Assessment Standard Checklist [XLSX]
View: Rainforest Alliance Policy for Certification in India

Published on October 16, 2020
Available in: English

Topics: Assurance systemBinding documentsFarm certificationIndia

Guides & manuals

Rainforest Alliance 2020 Labeling and Trademarks Policy

View: Rainforest Alliance 2020 Labeling and Trademarks Policy

Published on October 5, 2020
Available in: English, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified), Spanish, Portuguese

Topics: Assurance systemBinding documentsCocoaMarketing sustainabilitySustainability labels

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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
View: Policy for Farm and Chain of Custody Certification in Cocoa

Published on October 1, 2020
Available in: English, French

Topics: Assurance systemBinding documentsCocoaFarm certificationSupply Chain CertificationSustainability labels

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Appendix B: Herbs and Spices

As outlined in the Rainforest Alliance 2020 Labeling and Trademarks Policy, herbs/spices containing products can carry the Rainforest Alliance certification seal, if they contain at least the minimum
View: Appendix B: Herbs and Spices

Published on September 30, 2020
Available in: English

Topics: Assurance systemBinding documentsHerbs & SpicesMarketing sustainabilitySustainability labels

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