What does RSPO certified mean?

Roundtable of Sustainable Palm Oil
The Roundtable of Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) is a global certification scheme formed in 2004 to set the standard for ‘sustainable palm oil’.

What’s wrong with RSPO?

The study suggests that RSPO certification has failed to prevent deforestation and biodiversity loss because participants have differing interpretations of its primary objective, which is to “promote sustainable palm oil.” As a result, different RSPO stakeholder groups prioritize certain criteria over others.

What is the RSPO standard?

The RSPO Standard for Sustainable Oil Palm Production, approved in April 2013, is presented as a series of Principles, Criteria, Indicators and Guidance, and is designed to be used by oil palm producers to implement sustainable production practices, and by certification bodies for field verification.

What do the RSPO do?

The RSPO is an industry-led initiative with a stated aim to “make sustainable palm oil the norm”. It was set up in 2004 with the backing of the WWF in response to growing evidence of the devastation that palm oil production resulted in. Its 4000+ members include the biggest palm oil producers and traders.

How do I get RSPO certified?

To become a member of RSPO, go to http://www.rspo.org/members/apply. Complete and submit the SCS Application form in English or Spanish. SCS will then prepare a proposal for your approval with suggested scope of work, timeline and quote.

Why was RSPO formed?

In response to the urgent and pressing global call for sustainably-produced palm oil, the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) was formed in 2004 with the objective of promoting the growth and use of sustainable oil palm products through credible global standards and engagement of stakeholders.

Who needs to be RSPO certified?

A Global Standard For Sustainable Palm Oil To ensure the credibility of palm oil sustainability claims, all RSPO members that take legal ownership and produce or handle RSPO-certified sustainable oil palm products need to be RSPO certified. At the heart of this process are the RSPO Principles & Criteria.

When was RSPO established?

April 8, 2004
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Can the RSPO be trusted?

The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) is one of the world’s most well-known certification schemes – and yet its seal of approval lacks credibility as its members continue to be exposed for violations of the body’s own standard.

What is RSPO certification for palm oil?

RSPO-certified growers account for 19% of global palm oil production (2014). RSPO members make up a large part of the world’s palm oil that is produced and sold in the global market.

What is the RSPO and why does it matter?

The RSPO has more than 4,000 members worldwide who represent all links along the palm oil supply chain. They have committed to produce, source and/or use sustainable palm oil certified by the RSPO. Engage and commit all stakeholders throughout the supply chain, including governments and consumers.

What is the RSPO Supply Chain Certification?

ICEA is authorized to check and certify compliance with the RSPO Supply Chain Certification Standard. The first level of certification is Mass Balance (MB). This allows a mixture of palm oil from certified mills (SPO / SPKO and / or derivatives) with conventional palm oil (PO and PKO and / or derivatives) during transport and storage.

What is RSPO’s policy on concession maps?

At the 10th Annual RSPO General Assembly (GA10) in November 2013, Resolution 6g was passed; requiring the submission of all RSPO members’ concession maps, both certified and uncertified.