Bromeliad found in the cloud forest near Boquete, Panama

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Frequently asked questions about the Rainforest Alliance

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Does Rainforest Alliance Certification Guarantee a Minimum Price for Certified Crops? 

Rainforest Alliance certification does not guarantee a minimum price for certified crops, but…
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What's the Difference Between Rainforest Alliance and Fairtrade Certification? 

Both share similar missions and goals but differ in focus and approach.
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FAQ: What % of a certified ingredient does a product with our seal contain? 

We introduced even stricter requirements for the use of our new seal.
Rainforest Alliance Certified seal on burlap sack
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What Does Rainforest Alliance Certified™ Mean? 

Our seal on a product means that it was grown on farms certified to our sustainable agriculture standards.
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FAQ: Does the Rainforest Alliance make money from having its seal on products? 

We levy a single charge on companies that benefit from Rainforest Alliance certification.
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FAQ: How is the Rainforest Alliance funded? 

We finance our work and sustainability programs through diverse sources of income.
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FAQ: Does Rainforest Alliance Certification require a farm to be organic? 

Rainforest Alliance Certified™ farms are not required to be organic. Certified farms meet the R…
Amazon rainforest
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FAQ: What is a Rainforest? 

Rainforests are the central nervous system of our planet—a hotbed of evolution, life, and diversity.
Explorandes Perú - Inca Trail
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FAQ: What is the difference between green, eco-, and sustainable tourism? 

Here, we hope to shed some light on what these terms really mean.
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FAQ: What are the criteria and standards for FSC certification? 

The FSC Forest Management standard includes 10 principles and related criteria for responsible…
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FAQ: Do the Rainforest Alliance and FSC comply with the European Union’s timber regulations? 

The Rainforest Alliance provides valuable services to companies that wish to develop and…
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FAQ: Are GMOs allowed on Rainforest Alliance Certified™ farms? 

No. The Sustainable Agriculture Network standard prohibits the use of genetically modified…