The UTZ standard
The UTZ standard is the blueprint by which we can ensure our vision of sustainable agriculture becomes a reali ...
New certification program
In 2019, we will publish a single, new agriculture certification program that builds on the best of both exist ...
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Voices from the Field
Leveling the field for women in coffee
Gender equality is vital to reach sustainable agricultural sector. As part of the Rainforest Alliance's UTZ Se ...
Be part of the Alliance: join our new standard consultation
We have launched the first round of public consultation for the new Rainforest Alliance certification standard ...
One step closer to a new Standard: merging Chain of Custody certification process
While we continue to work hard on a new and improved certification program, we are beginning the transition pr ...
Latest news
New Organization, New Look for our Frog
The Rainforest Alliance has launched a vibrant new brand identity with a sleeker, more dynamic frog. Inspired ...
First round of public consultation for the new certification standard launches
We are pleased to announce that our partners and stakeholders can now have a say and contribute to the co-crea ...
Stakeholders in coffee producing countries will benefit from GCP and Rainforest Alliance’s new long-term agreement
The Global Coffee Platform and the Rainforest Alliance have signed today [Nov.8, 2018] a partnership agreement ...
National Coffee Platform Launches in Honduras
Honduras is the fifth largest producer of coffee in the world - but with unusually low global prices and clima ...
Highlighted documents
A selection from the Resource Library
- UTZ Certification Protocol Version 4.3 (pdf)
- Guidelines for Mutual Recognition for Chain of Custody certification (pdf)
- Core Code of Conduct for group and multi-group certification (pdf)
- Core Code of Conduct for Individual & Multi-site certification (pdf)
- Terms of Reference for the Rainforest Alliance Sustainable Agriculture Standard (pdf)
- Rainforest-Alliance-Standards-Development-Procedure-Jan-2018 (pdf)