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To get a license and show compliance with the applicable certification requirements for retailers. 5. SELF-ASSESSMENT GUIDANCE DOWNLOAD, COMPLETE AND UPLOAD THE SELF-ASSESSMENT To download your self-assessment, follow the steps below: Go to the section ‘Certification Overview’ and then click on the ‘Details’ button of the license in Pending status. Click on the ‘License preparation’ tab. In the section ‘self-assessment’, click ‘Open’. Download your self-assessment. The self-assessment includes all requirements for Supply Chain actors. An individually certified retailer only needs to respond to the specific requirements for retailers and foodservice companies as described above. Requirements that do not apply to retailers, you can write in N/A (not applicable). For the applicable requirements, fill out column D with conformity” or “non-conformity”. Fill out in column E how your company is complying with each requirement. If you are not complying, please fill in columns F – I explaining what steps and measures have been taken to solve this non-conformity. When ready, upload your self-assessment in the same section. Click ‘Upload your file’. 6. GUIDANCE FOR THE INTERPRETATION OF THE REQUIREMENTS This general guide aims to assist Certificate Holders with the implementation of the Rainforest Alliance Sustainable Agriculture Standard.
It includes the following content for each of the requirements of the Standard: Guidance on applicability Purpose Implementation guidance Evidence and indicators Annexes and other references 7. EXAMPLE SELF-ASSESSMENT An example of a self-assessment that can help you to fill out the self-assessment can be found here. This self-assessment is tailored to retailers. Support Outside of Certification The Rainforest Alliance also supports retail and foodservice companies outside of certification: Rainforest Alliance trademarks As an organization working with the Rainforest Alliance, you have the opportunity to promote your sustainability commitments by using and promoting our seal on your products. To do so, you need to obtain approval from the Rainforest Alliance. Read more BYB Directory about the process and requirements here. Partnering with the Rainforest Alliance beyond trademark use or certification Our tailored services offer you a chance to engage in projects beyond certification. For example, you can map your supply chains and the risks involved, engage in projects related to sustainability issues we focus on such as regenerative agriculture, carbon measurements, landscape restoration, and living wage, among other topics. Interested? Write to our tailored services team to get started.
Providing marketing support to make your certified products stand out. We can help you tell your sustainability story in a way that fits your brand values and resonates with your audience. We encourage you to look at our Marketing Examples from Partner Companies, reach out to our marketing team at marketing@ra.org or get our ready-to-use Company Marketing Communication Toolkit for Point of Sale. FAQ for Retailers and Foodservice Companies CERTIFICATION – REGISTRATION How does the Rainforest Alliance define retailers and foodservice companies? By when is our company expected to be certified? CERTIFICATION – SUPPLY CHAIN RISK ASSESSMENT What is the supply chain risk assessment? How will my verification level be determined? When will I receive verification level A? I am a retailer, and already received a verification level B. What do I need to do? I am a retailer. Will I need to have a remote audit? CERTIFICATION – LICENSE AGREEMENT What is a License Agreement (Version 2020)? How do I get one? How often do I need to update my license? CERTIFICATION – ROYALTIES As a retaile.
It includes the following content for each of the requirements of the Standard: Guidance on applicability Purpose Implementation guidance Evidence and indicators Annexes and other references 7. EXAMPLE SELF-ASSESSMENT An example of a self-assessment that can help you to fill out the self-assessment can be found here. This self-assessment is tailored to retailers. Support Outside of Certification The Rainforest Alliance also supports retail and foodservice companies outside of certification: Rainforest Alliance trademarks As an organization working with the Rainforest Alliance, you have the opportunity to promote your sustainability commitments by using and promoting our seal on your products. To do so, you need to obtain approval from the Rainforest Alliance. Read more BYB Directory about the process and requirements here. Partnering with the Rainforest Alliance beyond trademark use or certification Our tailored services offer you a chance to engage in projects beyond certification. For example, you can map your supply chains and the risks involved, engage in projects related to sustainability issues we focus on such as regenerative agriculture, carbon measurements, landscape restoration, and living wage, among other topics. Interested? Write to our tailored services team to get started.
Providing marketing support to make your certified products stand out. We can help you tell your sustainability story in a way that fits your brand values and resonates with your audience. We encourage you to look at our Marketing Examples from Partner Companies, reach out to our marketing team at marketing@ra.org or get our ready-to-use Company Marketing Communication Toolkit for Point of Sale. FAQ for Retailers and Foodservice Companies CERTIFICATION – REGISTRATION How does the Rainforest Alliance define retailers and foodservice companies? By when is our company expected to be certified? CERTIFICATION – SUPPLY CHAIN RISK ASSESSMENT What is the supply chain risk assessment? How will my verification level be determined? When will I receive verification level A? I am a retailer, and already received a verification level B. What do I need to do? I am a retailer. Will I need to have a remote audit? CERTIFICATION – LICENSE AGREEMENT What is a License Agreement (Version 2020)? How do I get one? How often do I need to update my license? CERTIFICATION – ROYALTIES As a retaile.