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title: "Policy for Farm and Supply Chain Certification in Cocoa"
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updated: 2026-09-14T15:18:32Z
published: 2026-09-14T15:18:32Z
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# Policy for Farm and Supply Chain Certification in Cocoa

> [!CAUTION]
> **This binding document expired on October 1st, 2025, and is no longer in use.**
> 
> To view the current binding document, [click here](https://knowledge.rainforest-alliance.org/docs/policy-for-farm-and-supply-chain-certification-in-cocoa-in-west-and-central-africa).

| **Available in:** | [Français](https://knowledge.rainforest-alliance.org/docs/fr/policy-for-farm-and-supply-chain-certification-in-cocoa) |
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This policy sets out specific implementation requirements for certificate holders at both producer and supply chain actor levels (Certification requirements) and for reinforcing the assurance process (Assurance Process Rules).

[PDF document](https://cdn.document360.io/929f3fed-0f9d-454a-80e4-d7496bf45e88/Images/Documentation/SA-P-AF-6-V3.1-Farm-and-Supply-Chain-Certification-in-Cocoa.pdf?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-12T09%3A05%3A15Z&se=2026-10-12T10%3A05%3A15Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=gOPf%2B00rrp95EJWWOwKIKfmAWwiCIoFWs1aw1MAYeow%3D)