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What's New in Version 1.1 of the Standard?
The Rainforest Alliance just published version 1.1 of the certification program.
The Rainforest Alliance 2020 Certification Program defines our long-term vision for the future, and the path required to get us there. The Sustainable Agriculture Standard, along with its assurance and technology systems, are designed to deliver more value to the two million farmers and thousands of businesses that use Rainforest Alliance certification to drive more sustainable agricultural production and responsible supply chains.
If you have any questions, please contact us at customersuccess@ra.org. Certification Bodies can contact us at CBcert@ra.org.
2020 Sustainable Agriculture Standard
Farm Requirements
The Farm Requirements of our new Sustainable Agriculture Standard are designed to help farmers protect the landscapes where they live and work, while offering an enhanced framework to improve their livelihoods and advance the human rights of rural people.
Supply Chain Requirements
The Sustainable Agriculture Standard’s Supply Chain Requirements aim to foster transparency and responsible business practices among companies from farm to shelf.
Assurance
An important aspect of the program is the collection and verification of credible, useful data and compliance evidence. These documents provides the rules and guidelines for assurance:
Supporting resources
Documents and tools to help understand and implement the program.
Must-read resources for 2020 Certification Program
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How To Get Training from the Rainforest Alliance
Following the publication of the key documents of our 2020 Certification Program the Rainforest Alliance is launching activities to support producers and businesses to implement the new system.
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Timelines for Transitioning to the 2020 Certification Program
The program’s publication is followed by a carefully planned roll-out phase to help all stakeholders learn about the new standard and systems.
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How to Transition to the 2020 Certification Program
This Transition Tool provides the processes for certificate holders of the 2015 UTZ Certification Program and/or 2017 Rainforest Alliance Certification Program wishing to be certified under the our new 2020 Certification Program.
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Tea Supply Chain Support Letter
The Tea Supply Chain Support Letter is a template that you can tailor to send to your supply chain to help engage with MultiTrace for tea traceability and properly report to you in the system.
View: Tea Supply Chain Support Letter
Guides & manuals
Sustainability Differential and Sustainability Investments: Hazelnut Sector Guidance
This guidance explains how the Sustainability Differential and Sustainability Investment requirements are implemented in Hazelnut sector
View: Sustainability Differential and Sustainability Investments: Hazelnut Sector Guidance
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General Guide for the Implementation of the Sustainable Agricultural Standard
This General Guide aims to assist Certificate Holders with the implementation of the Rainforest Alliance Sustainable Agriculture Standard by providing clarifications to interpret the requirements and
View: General Guide for the Implementation of the Sustainable Agricultural Standard
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Sustainability Differential and Sustainability Investments: Banana and other Fresh Fruit sector
This guidance explains how the Sustainability Differential and Sustainability Investment requirements are implemented in the Banana and Fresh Fruit sector.
View: Sustainability Differential and Sustainability Investments: Banana and other Fresh Fruit sector
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Auditor Verification Protocol
This sheet provides guidance on recommended verification methods per requirement that authorized certification bodies can use to assess compliance for the Rainforest Alliance's 2020 Farm and Supply
View: Auditor Verification Protocol
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Guidance: Farm Certificate Holders transitioning to the 2020 Rainforest Alliance Certification Program
This guidance brings further clarification to support Farm Certificate Holders and Certification Bodies (CBs) to determine when to transition to the new program and how to complete their transition
View: Guidance: Farm Certificate Holders transitioning to the 2020 Rainforest Alliance Certification Program
