And what if I want to be Rainforest Alliance certified?

I am a pineapple producer - can I get my production Rainforest Alliance certified?

Bananas are indeed eligible for Rainforest Alliance certification. You can find the full list of Rainforest Alliance certifiable crops online.

I am a company that packs Rainforest Alliance certified bananas, and my client wants to sell these apples as Rainforest Alliance - do I need to start a certification process?

Yes, you need to start a certification process in order to ensure product compliance. Please refer to this guide.

What are the steps to become Rainforest Alliance certified?

The Rainforest Alliance certification process generally includes several steps:

1 - Defining your organization’s certification scope 2 - Aligning with the requirements of the Rainforest Alliance standard 3 - Registering on the Rainforest Alliance platform and completing the self-assessment 4 - Issuing a contract and signing the agreement with Ecocert 5 - Audit preparation by the auditor and submission of the audit plan 6 - Audit conducted by an approved certification body such as Ecocert 7 - Review of any non-conformities and implementation of corrective actions 8 - Certification decision and issuance of the certificate

Please feel free to contact our teams - they will send you the detailed certification process.

How much does Rainforest Alliance certification cost?

It depends on the scope of our audit, which determines the time required to assess the organization. We also work with local teams to offer pricing adapted to the geographical area.

In other words, we invoice assessment activities (preparation, audit, report, follow-up on non-conformities, certification decision), travel time, travel expenses, as well as accreditation management and administrative fees. Please contact our local teams to request a quotation.

How long does it take to become Rainforest Alliance certified? The certification timeline depends on your organization’s level of readiness, the complexity of your activities, and the availability of the documents and information required for the audit. On average, the process can take from a few weeks to several months, especially if corrective actions need to be implemented after the audit. Maximum timelines are set by Rainforest Alliance rules and our internal procedures. Our teams can help you estimate a more accurate schedule based on your activity and certification scope.

I am the director of a cocoa cooperative in Indonesia and I would like to highlight our commitments - what social criteria are checked during a Rainforest Alliance audit?

Rainforest Alliance audits include several social criteria aimed at promoting more responsible and sustainable working conditions.

Audits typically cover: the prohibition of child labour and forced labour, workers’ health and safety, employment and remuneration conditions, respect for human rights, non-discrimination and equal treatment, and access to grievance mechanisms.

The objective is to support organizations in a continuous improvement approach to social practices and working conditions.