What is RSPO Certification?
The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) was established to transform the palm oil industry through global standards for sustainable palm oil production.
RSPO Supply Chain Certification Standard (SCCS) guarantees that palm oil, palm kernel oil, and palm derivatives utilized in food, soaps, cosmetics, and oleochemical products originate from certified sustainable plantations that do not destroy rainforests or harm local communities.
The 4 Supply Chain Traceability Models
- Identity Preserved (IP): Sustainable palm oil is uniquely identified and kept physically separated from a single certified mill.
- Segregated (SG): Certified sustainable palm oil from multiple certified mills is kept physically separate from conventional oil.
- Mass Balance (MB): Controlled administrative volume tracking allowing certified and non-certified palm oil to be mixed.
- Book & Claim (B&C): Financial trading of RSPO credits through PalmTrace marketplace supporting certified smallholders.
- High Conservation Value (HCV) & Peat Protection: Zero deforestation commitment and ban on burning or planting on peat soils.
Commercial Benefits of RSPO Certification
- European & UK Market Prerequisite: European food manufacturers strictly mandate RSPO certified palm ingredients.
- Prevent Brand Boycotts: Protects corporate clients from deforestation campaigns by environmental watchdog groups.
- Traceability Transparency: Audited visibility via the global RSPO PalmTrace transaction platform.
Step-by-Step Certification Process with Gitchia
Our transparent certification pathway ensures seamless compliance without disrupting daily operations. Access the complete step-by-step audit guidelines or apply directly online:
