Principle 1
Optimise Productivity, Efficiency, Positive Impacts And Resilience
Criterion 1.1
Smallholders establish a legal entity that has the organisational capacity to comply with the RSPO ISH Standard.
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A1.1 E(applies to)
The group has appointed a groupmanager.
A1.1 MS(A)(applies to)
Same as Eligibility
A1.1 MS(B)(applies to)
Same as Eligibility
A1.2 E(applies to)
The Group Manager has evidence of the existence of the legal entity.
A1.2 MS(A)(applies to)
Same as Eligibility
A1.2 MS(B)(applies to)
Same as Eligibility
Criterion 1.2
All levels of the operations will include contractors (e.g. those involved in security).
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A1.1 E(applies to)
The group has appointed a groupmanager.
A1.1 MS(A)(applies to)
Same as Eligibility
A1.1 MS(B)(applies to)
Same as Eligibility
Criterion
Principle 2
Ensure Legality, Respect For Land Rights And Community Wellbeing
Criterion 2.1
Implementing all legal requirements is an essential baseline requirement for all growers whatever their location or size.
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Criterion 2.2
Contracted parties include:
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Criterion 2.3
For consideration of FFB legality, NIs should also consider commonly accepted local practices and customs that are generally accepted to be on a par with legal standing or accepted by authorities (e.g. native courts).
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Principle 3
Respect Human Rights, Including Workers’ Rights And Conditions
Criterion 3.1
There is no use of forced labour.
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Criterion 3.2
Children are not employed or exploited. Work by children is acceptable on family farms, under adult supervision and when not interfering with education programmes. Children are not exposed to hazardous working conditions as defined by ILO.
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Criterion 3.3
Are there workers on the farm? If no, SKIP
Workers’ pay complies with minimum legal requirements, mandatory industry standards as defined by national law or collective bargaining, whichever takes priority in local regulations. The term workers includes permanent and non-permanent workers, and based on the regional customary for temporary workers.
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Criterion 3.4
Are there workers on the farm? If no, SKIP
Workers understand their rights and freedom to file a complaint/grievance to group manager or relevant third parties, including RSPO.
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Criterion 3.5
Working conditions and facilities are safe and meet minimum legal requirements.
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Criterion 3.6
Are there workers on the farm? If no, SKIP There is no discrimination, harassment, or abuse on the farm.
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Principle 4
Protect, Conserve And Enhance Ecosystems And The Environment
Criterion 4.1
There is no use of forced labour.
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Criterion 4.2
Children are not employed or exploited. Work by children is acceptable on family farms, under adult supervision and when not interfering with education programmes. Children are not exposed to hazardous working conditions as defined by ILO.
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Criterion 4.3
Are there workers on the farm? If no, SKIP
Workers’ pay complies with minimum legal requirements, mandatory industry standards as defined by national law or collective bargaining, whichever takes priority in local regulations. The term workers includes permanent and non-permanent workers, and based on the regional customary for temporary workers.
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Criterion 4.4
Are there workers on the farm? If no, SKIP
Workers understand their rights and freedom to file a complaint/grievance to group manager or relevant third parties, including RSPO.
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Criterion 4.5
Working conditions and facilities are safe and meet minimum legal requirements.
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Criterion 4.6
Are there workers on the farm? If no, SKIP There is no discrimination, harassment, or abuse on the farm.
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