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Binding Documents

Binding Documents are a set of standards, policies and rules that are applicable to different actors in the Rainforest Alliance’s programs, depending on the type of activity the actor is engaged in, as set forth in an organization's license agreement with the Rainforest Alliance.

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Farms and companies certified to the following standard can find applicable binding documents:

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Exceptional Use Policy: Granted Exceptions and their Conditions for Using Rainforest Alliance Prohibited Pesticides

The document “Exceptional Use Policy (Version 1.8)” outlines the conditions under which the temporary and exceptional use of certain high-risk prohibited pesticides is allowed, when no viable alternatives are available. It is intended for certificate holders and includes requirements for requesting exceptions, mandatory mitigation measures, and specific conditions for use. The policy is updated every […]

Policies and rules
July 1, 2025

EUDR Data Sharing Policy

The European Union (EU) has introduced the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), including requirements on deforestation for some products that are imported into the EU. Rainforest Alliance certified products currently impacted include cocoa and coffee. This policy outlines the conditions under which data relevant to the regulation may be shared and used by companies as part […]

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May 23, 2025

Alignment with the European Union Deforestation Regulations (EUDR)

The European Union (EU) has introduced the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), including requirements on deforestation for some products that are imported into the EU. Rainforest Alliance certified products currently impacted include cocoa and coffee. This document contains additional requirements to cover aspects of the EUDR that were not fully aligned in addition to the RA […]

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May 15, 2025

Annex S01: Glossary

SA-GL-SD-1 The glossary of the terms used in the documents of the Rainforest Alliance Certification Program. The terms that are underlined in the Standard, are covered in the Glossary. For Version 1.3, published on February 6th, 2023, please see the adapted terms below: TERM WHAT CHANGED? Average of ≥ 5 hired workers (Applicable for Small […]

Annex
March 21, 2025

2020 Sustainable Agriculture Standard: 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.

Certification Standard
March 3, 2025

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.

Certification Standard
March 3, 2025

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