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title: "Exceptional Use Policy: Granted Exceptions and their Conditions for Using Rainforest Alliance Prohibited Pesticides"
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# Exceptional Use Policy: Granted Exceptions and their Conditions for Using Rainforest Alliance Prohibited Pesticides

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> **This binding document expired on July 1st, 2025, and is no longer in use.**
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> To view the current binding document, [click here](https://knowledge.rainforest-alliance.org/docs/policy-exceptional-use-v110).

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The document "Exceptional Use Policy (Version 1.7)" outlines the conditions under which the temporary and exceptional use of certain high-risk prohibited pesticides is allowed, when no viable alternatives are available. It is intended for certificate holders and includes requirements for requesting exceptions, mandatory mitigation measures, and specific conditions for use.

[PDF document](https://cdn.document360.io/929f3fed-0f9d-454a-80e4-d7496bf45e88/Images/Documentation/SA-P-SD-9-V1.7-Rainforest-Alliance-Exceptional-Use-Policy-2026-2028.pdf?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-12T09%3A56%3A26Z&se=2026-10-12T10%3A56%3A26Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=YCj94Z4SOf6MW8xzIe1ysSB8mlQ%2FQlk9jN2zG9MV44Q%3D)

#### **Version 1.6**

[PDF document](https://cdn.document360.io/929f3fed-0f9d-454a-80e4-d7496bf45e88/Images/Documentation/SA-P-SD-9-V1.6-Rainforest-Alliance-Exceptional-Use-Policy.pdf?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-12T09%3A56%3A26Z&se=2026-10-12T10%3A56%3A26Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=YCj94Z4SOf6MW8xzIe1ysSB8mlQ%2FQlk9jN2zG9MV44Q%3D)