---
title: "Certification and Auditing Rules for Supply Chain v1.1"
slug: "certification-and-auditing-rules-for-supply-chain-v11"
tags: ["Certification", "Audit", "Supply Chain", "Certification Binding Document"]
updated: 2026-10-28T16:13:56Z
published: 2026-10-28T16:13:56Z
canonical: "knowledge.rainforest-alliance.org/certification-and-auditing-rules-for-supply-chain-v11"
---

> ## Documentation Index
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# Certification and Auditing Rules for Supply Chain v1.1

> [!TIP]
> **This binding document is currently valid, since March 1st, 2026. It will remain valid until further notice.**

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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