RSPO Certification for Responsible Palm Oil

The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) is a global, multi-stakeholder initiative with the vision to transform markets to make sustainable palm oil the norm. A principal objective is to promote the growth and use of sustainable palm oil through cooperation within the supply chain. To achieve this, the RSPO developed a set of environmental and social criteria in 2008 for the production of Certified Sustainable Palm Oil (CSPO) to minimize negative impacts from the palm oil plantations and their supply chains.

RSPO standards for oil palm plantations and their supply chains provide assurance that the standard of palm oil production is environmentally and socially sustainable. Producers can claim that they produce, use and/or sell sustainable palm oil if they are RSPO-certified. BSI is globally accredited to the RSPO scheme by the Accreditation Services International (ASI) for Principles and Criteria (P&C) and Supply Chain Certification Standard. 

Certification to the RSPO Supply Chain Certification Standard demonstrates your commitment that the standard of production is sustainable with the added benefits of:

• Recognition to a unique sustainability and supply chain integrity program, fulfilling the obligation for all actors in palm oil production and use to have RSPO certification appropriate to their activities.
• Environmentally and socially responsible buyers willing to pay a premium for responsibly produced products.
• Credibility through the integrity of the RSPO sustainability claim, enabling consumers make informed product choices in an environmentally conscious market.
• Consistent application across raw material supply (plantations) and the supply chain with all actors in the RSPO supply chain held accountable to the standard.
• Use of the RSPO Trademark as described in the RSPO Rules on Market Communications and Claims Documents for business to business and business to consumer communications.

Whether you’re ready for the next step in best practice food safety management or you’re more concerned about meeting the requirements of your customers or protecting the environment, certification to RSPO standards can drive meaningful change in your organization.

From an initial introduction to the standard through to training and certification, no matter how far along you are, BSI can support your journey.