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title: "Policy: Exceptional Use"
slug: "exceptional-use-policy"
tags: ["Policy", "SAS"]
updated: 2025-10-31T05:57:52Z
published: 2025-06-19T07:45:16Z
---

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# Policy: Exceptional Use

| **Available in:** | [Español](https://knowledge.rainforest-alliance.org/docs/es/exceptional-use-policy) | [Português](https://knowledge.rainforest-alliance.org/docs/pt/exceptional-use-policy) | [Français](https://knowledge.rainforest-alliance.org/docs/fr/exceptional-use-policy) | [**日本語**](https://knowledge.rainforest-alliance.org/docs/ja/exceptional-use-policy) | [**Bahasa Indonesia**](https://knowledge.rainforest-alliance.org/docs/id/exceptional-use-policy) |
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The document "Exceptional Use Policy (Version 1.8)" 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. The policy is updated every six months and will remain in effect until December 31, 2028.

[PDF document](https://cdn.document360.io/929f3fed-0f9d-454a-80e4-d7496bf45e88/Images/Documentation/A-12-SRCL-B-FA-V1.8EN-Rainforest-Alliance-Exceptional-Use-Policy-1 (1).pdf)