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RSPO Certification Consultants

The 

Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) 

is a global, multi-stakeholder initiative on sustainable palm oil to promote the production, procurement and use of sustainable palm oil

 

The principal objective of the RSPO is to promote the growth and use of sustainable palm oil through co-operation within the supply chain and open dialogue between its stakeholders.

 

The 

RSPO Principles and Criteria for Sustainable Palm Oil Production 

are the global guidelines for producing palm oil sustainably and apply to growers, millers, processors and other stakeholders along the supply chain. RSPO Principles & Criteria consist of eight principles and 39 crieteria. There are also over 100 specific national indicators.The eight principles are:
  • Principle 1 - Commitment to Transparency
  • Principle 2 - Compliance with Applicable Laws and Regulations
  • Principle 3 - Commitment to Long – Term Economic and Financial Viability
  • Principle 4 - Use of appropriate Best Practices by Growers and Millers
  • Principle 5 - Environmental Responsibility and Conservation of Natural Resources and Biodiversity
  • Principle 6 - Responsible Consideration of Employees and of Individuals and Communities by Growers and Millers
  • Principle 7 - Responsible Development of New Plantings
  • Principle 8 - Commitment to Continuous Improvement in Key Areas of Activity

Acumen is able to assist organisations in the palm oil supply chain develop and implement management systems to meet various international standards, including:

  • RSPO P & C Certification

  • RSPO Supply Chain Certification

  • ISO14001 - Environmental Management Systems
  • OHSAS18001 - Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems
  • ISO 22000 - Food Safety Management System
  • HACCP - Food Safety
  • ISO28000 - Supply Chain Management Systems

Our consultants are unique in that they hold lead auditor status in all 4 standards – ISO9001, ISO14001, OHS and HACCP. Our services include:

  • System development – procedures, manuals and forms
  • Integration of the requirements of various standards into a single integrated management system
  • Training
  • Auditing
  • On-going system maintenance
  • Attendance at certification audits