Sustainability
Rainforest Alliance certificate
Voluntary (commonly requested)
About this certificate
- Type
- Private scheme (GFSI-benchmarked or other)
- Issued by
- Rainforest Alliance
- Recognised bodies
- Authorised certification bodies
- Product scope
- Farms and supply chain actors for tropical commodities
- Typical validity
- 3-year cycle with annual audits
- Key data on the certificate
- Certificate no.; RA member ID; CB; certificate holder; scope (farm/supply chain); crops; standard (2020 SAS); validity
Key markets that require it
- European Union (Bloc) — Commonly requested: Cocoa, coffee, tea, bananas Source for European Union
Markets named in the catalogue
EU, UK, US retail for cocoa, coffee, tea, bananas
Screening guidance based on published standards — not legal clearance. Requirements marked "needs verification" are directional hints; confirm with the destination regulator or a licensed advisor before shipping.