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title: "Temporary Supply Shortage for Supply Chain Actors"
slug: "temporary-supply-shortage-for-supply-chain-actors"
tags: ["Supply Chain Actors "]
updated: 2026-01-13T10:38:12Z
published: 2026-01-13T10:38:12Z
---

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# Temporary Supply Shortage for Supply Chain Actors

| **Available in:** | [Español](https://knowledge.rainforest-alliance.org/docs/es/temporary-supply-shortage-for-supply-chain-actors) | [Français](https://knowledge.rainforest-alliance.org/docs/fr/temporary-supply-shortage-for-supply-chain-actors) | [**Deutsch**](https://knowledge.rainforest-alliance.org/docs/de/temporary-supply-shortage-for-supply-chain-actors) | [**日本語**](https://knowledge.rainforest-alliance.org/docs/ja/temporary-supply-shortage-for-supply-chain-actors) |
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Shortages in the supply of certified crops can occur due to various reasons, at different stages in the supply chain. For these cases, the Rainforest Alliance has set up a policy for temporary shortages (i.e., lasting less than six months) in supply of certified crops that result in a product failing to meet the requirements to use the Rainforest Alliance certification seal. The Rainforest Alliance’s objective in these cases is twofold: to create transparency for the affected consumers and to ensure that farmers do not suffer from a temporary decrease in demand.

Please review the full Temporary Supply Shortages Policy in our [Labeling & Trademark Policy](https://knowledge.rainforest-alliance.org/docs/rainforest-alliance-2020-labeling-and-trademarks-policy).

### How to apply

Make sure to read the full policy carefully in advance and fill out the form below.

[**APPLY HERE**](https://www.rainforest-alliance.org/temporary-supply-shortage-request/)

### Still have questions?

For questions or concerns, get in touch with your regular Rainforest Alliance contact or [customersuccess@ra.org](mailto:customersuccess@ra.org).