Policy: New Certificate Holders During the Transition Period For the 2020 Rainforest Alliance Certification Program

Rainforest Alliance has established a one-year period with special, transitory rules intended to facilitate a smooth transition from the UTZ and 2017 Rainforest Alliance Programs into the new 2020 Rainforest Alliance Certification Program. This document covers the rules new organizations must follow in order to request a transition period audit between July 1, 2021, and June 30, 2023.