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What Percentage of Certified Ingredient Does a Product with the Rainforest Alliance Seal Contain?
We introduced even stricter requirements for the use of our new seal.[Read more...]
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What Is the Difference Between Rainforest Alliance and Fairtrade Certification?
Both share similar missions and goals but differ in focus and approach.[Read more...]
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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 our 2020 Certification Program includes an important requirement for additional cash payments for certified crops.
Pricing is definitely an important part of certification, and while Rainforest Alliance Certified farms often generate higher prices for their crops, a system that focuses primarily on pricing disregards other critical elements that influence whether or not farmers can lift themselves out of...[Read more...]
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Does Rainforest Alliance Certification Require a Farm to Be Organic?
Rainforest Alliance Certified farms are not required to be organic.[Read more...]
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How is the Rainforest Alliance Funded?
We finance our work and sustainability programs through diverse sources of income.[Read more...]
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Does the Rainforest Alliance Accept Money from Companies that Produce or Sell Certified Agricultural or Forest Products?
Under no circumstances may anyone involved in decisions regarding the acceptance or use of contributions from a specific entity be involved in certification or verification decisions regarding that entity.
fees for certification, verification, and related services
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Under no circumstances may anyone involved in decisions regarding the acceptance or use of contributions from a specific entity be involved in certification or verification decisions regarding that entity.
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