---
title: "2020 Certification Rules"
slug: "2020-certification-rules"
updated: 2026-09-25T07:09:14Z
published: 2026-09-25T07:09:14Z
canonical: "knowledge.rainforest-alliance.org/2020-certification-rules"
---

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# 2020 Certification Rules

> [!CAUTION]
> **This binding document expired on July 1st, 2026, and is no longer in use.**
> 
> To view the current binding document, [click here](https://knowledge.rainforest-alliance.org/docs/certification-rules-for-farms).

This document replaces the certification rules portion of the previously published Certification and Auditing Rules.

[PDF document](https://cdn.document360.io/929f3fed-0f9d-454a-80e4-d7496bf45e88/Images/Documentation/SA-R-GA-4-V1-Certification-Rules.pdf?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-12T09%3A14%3A54Z&se=2026-10-12T10%3A14%3A54Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=F5UD1%2FwipWDgihJVThNQanXcNmSOBlD%2BjP8pfwYXgbU%3D)