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Frequently asked questions about the Rainforest Alliance

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FAQ: How is the Rainforest Alliance funded? 

The Rainforest Alliance’s work is funded by foundation and government grants, corporate and i…
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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…
Rainforest Alliance Certified seal on burlap sack
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What Does Rainforest Alliance Certified™ Mean? 

Our seal features a frog for a very good reason.
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FAQ: What Is the Difference Between Rainforest Alliance Certification, Fairtrade, and UTZ Certification? 

All share similar missions and goals.
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.
Sack of Rainforest Alliance Certified cocoa
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FAQ: The Rainforest Alliance’s New Cocoa Sourcing Program 

Detailed information about the Rainforest Alliance's Mass Balance Cocoa Sourcing program.
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: Does Rainforest Alliance Certification guarantee a minimum price for certified crops? 

Rainforest Alliance certification does not guarantee a minimum price for certified crops.
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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…
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FAQ: What is the relationship between the FSC and the Rainforest Alliance? 

The Rainforest Alliance is one of the founders of the Forest Stewardship Council, a standard…