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title: "Certification and Auditing Rules for Supply Chain v1.1"
slug: "certification-and-auditing-rules-for-supply-chain-v11"
updated: 2026-03-02T08:37:42Z
published: 2026-03-02T08:37:42Z
canonical: "knowledge.rainforest-alliance.org/certification-and-auditing-rules-for-supply-chain-v11"
---

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# Certification and Auditing Rules for Supply Chain v1.1

> [!TIP]
> **This document is currently binding, as of March 1st, 2026. It will remain binding until further notice. To find the previous version of this document,**[**click here**](https://knowledge.rainforest-alliance.org/docs/certification-and-auditing-rules-for-supply-chain)**.**

The Certification and Auditing Rules for Supply Chain establish the requirements for prospective and existing supply chain Certificate Holders (CHs) to become or remain part of the Rainforest Alliance Certification Program. The Auditing rules portion of the document lays out the requirements for how authorized Certification Bodies (CBs) should effectively audit the Supply Chain Requirements.

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