What are the benefits
of RTRS certification?
It is a management tool and a sustainable strategy globally recognized and applicable worldwide.
Applicable to the production of soy for multiple purposes: human consumption, animal feed, biofuels.
Available for producers of any kind and size: individual or group certification.
A solution for global sustainability goals: markets committed to responsible supply chains.
It is a credible tool that ensures process transparency: a rigorous and robust verification and certification system. Audits are conducted by independent Certification Bodies, which are in turn audited by recognized Accreditation Bodies.
It ensures that soy is produced in environmentally-correct, socially-appropriate and economically-viable process, deforestation and conversion-free.
Certification scope
Production
Soybean production
Biofuels for producers
Non-GMO for producers
Producer
The RTRS Standard for Responsible Soy Production is a holistic certification scheme including five principles and 106 mandatory and progressive compliance indicators:
· Legal Compliance and Good Business Practices
· Responsible Labor Conditions
· Responsible Community Relations
· Environmental Responsibility
· Good Agricultural Practices
Ensures zero deforestation and zero conversion soy production.
RTRS Certification for Responsible Soy Production is valid for 5 years with mandatory annual surveillance audits.
RTRS Standard for Responsible Soy Production V.3.1
Chain of Custody
Chain of Custody
No-OGM Chain of Custody requirements
Biofuels Chain of Custody requirements
Chain of Custody
The RTRS Chain of Custody (CoC) Standard describes the requirements for the different traceability systems an organization can implement to keep control of RTRS-certified material inventories, either soybeans or soy byproducts.
It can be applied across the entire supply chain and it is mandatory for organization wishing to receive, process and trade RTRS soy.
RTRS Chain of Custody (CoC) Standard V.2.2
I want to get certified
Your questions about certification or comments are most welcome,
send us an email to [email protected]
Certification Bodies
Certification Bodies are responsible for auditing and certifying RTRS standards through qualified RTRS Lead Auditors. Certification Bodies are in turn accredited by National Accreditation Bodies.
OUA accreditation for RTRS Principles and Criteria Standard and for RTRS Chain of Custody Standard
CANADIAN SEED INSTITUTE
Preliminary Recognition for RTRS Principles and Criteria Standard and for RTRS Chain of Custody Standard
Roy van Wyk (Executive Director)
Tel: 613 236 6451 /+001 613 236 6451 / +001 613 236 7000
CONTROL UNION
OAA accreditation for RTRS P&C Standard and for RTRS CoC Standard.
Diego D. Cybulka
[email protected]
Tel: +54 11 4719 9452 / M: +54 9 11 6857 8394
Fabio Beltrame
[email protected]
Tel: +55 11 3035 1600 / M: +55 11 9948 34791
COTECNA INSPECCION ARGENTINA Preliminary Recognition for RTRS Principles and Criteria Standard
Erica Alvarez
[email protected]
Tel: + 54 11 5252 6136 / M: +54911 3927 8762
INMETRO accreditation for RTRS Principles and Criteria Standard and for RTRS Chain of Custody Standard.
Deise Caron
[email protected]
Tel: +55 51 3012 7080
GENESIS CERTIFICAÇÕES
Preliminary Recognition for RTRS Production Standard
OUA accreditation for RTRS Principles and Criteria Standard and for RTRS Chain of Custody Standard
Laura Aishemberg
[email protected]
Tel: +598 2 600 01 65 / M: +598 95 418 182
Gustavo David de Lima
[email protected]; [email protected]
Tel: +595 21 620 7779 / M: +595 21 992 431 018
M: Uruguay +598 94 048 502
OAA accreditation for RTRS Principles and Criteria Standard. Preliminary Recognition for RTRS Chain of Custody Standard
Learn about the requirements to be met by Certification Bodies wishing to be recognized by RTRS:
Certification Bodies wishing to be recognized by RTRS are required to send a request to technical [email protected].
Qualified lead auditors
Are auditors trained to conduct certification audits. Qualified lead auditors must meet the following requirements:
· Successful completion of a RTRS-endorsed training course delivered by certification bodies
· Proven lead assessor experience in similar certification schemes
Courses
Certification Bodies deliver RTRS-endorsed training courses for all those interested in conducting audits under RTRS Standards. Courses are delivered by qualified staff, with specially prepared materials and final evaluation.
If you wish to receive information about upcoming courses please contact RTRS Secretariat.
Course Announcement
Lead Auditor workshop
Date:27/01/2020 al 30/01/2020
Place: São Paulo, Brazil
Duration: 3 days
Accreditation Bodies
These are the entities responsible for auditing certification bodies.
Organismo Argentino de Acreditación (OAA)
Maria Paola Marsico
[email protected]
Tel: +54 11 2150-2164/2162/2158
M:+549 112294-6525
Bartolomé Mitre 648 1°floor,
Ciudad de Buenos Aires, Argentina (C1067ABB)
Instituto Nacional de Metrología, Qualidade e Tecnologia (Inmetro)
Caetano da Conceição
[email protected]
Gabriela Noemi Moreira Silveira
[email protected]
Tel: +55 21 2563 2869 / 2877 / 4617
Rua Santa Alexandrina. 416, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brasil (CEP 20261-232)
Organismo Uruguayo de Acreditación (OUA)
Ing. Qca. Liliane Somma
[email protected]
Tel: +598 2 908 0952 / +598 2 908 1653
Rincón 723, Oficina 112, Montevideo (11000)
Public Consultations
Technical Documents
Chain of Custody – building a common understanding, enabling corporate actionWebinar "Chain of Custody – building a common understanding, enabling corporate action,” organised by @ISEAL on the 13th of December at 14:00 – 15:00 UTC. Register: https://ow.ly/wsys50Ui3Z3
Regenerative Agriculture: from the field to corporate strategy
Sebastián Malizia, Executive Director at Fundación ProYungas, will be the Firestarter who kicks off the conference with inspiring insights into sustainable practices.
In Session 3, Regenerative Agriculture: views from the fields, we will explore regenerative agriculture through the perspectives of producers and researchers, focusing on practical approaches to envisioning a regenerative future.
Roberto Acauan, Sales Director & New Business at SLC Agrícola, will share SLC's field experiences and applied regenerative practices.- Marcelo Beltrán, Researcher at the Soil Institute of INTA Castelar, will present findings from field experiments conducted in various regions of Argentina, highlighting specific cases where soy has contributed to soil regeneration within diverse crop rotations.
Roberto Acauan, Sales Director & New Business at SLC Agrícola, will share SLC's field experiences and applied regenerative practices.
Additionally, James Allen, the facilitator of the RTRS Conference from OLAB, will lead a participants' workshop, creating an open space with one table for each participant.
In Session 4, Regenerative agriculture: corporate action, we shift our attention to the corporate side of regenerative agriculture. Here, leading corporations will share their approaches to regenerative agriculture, the lessons they’ve learned so far, and what is required to scale these efforts further.
Gerhard Adam, Global Food Value Chain Partnership Lead at Bayer Crop Science, will set the stage with a discussion on how regenerative agriculture is transforming production
Moderated by Lieven Callewaert, RTRS President, this session will feature:
- Gustavo Ranzani Herrmann, Commercial Director South America at Koppert, who will talk about innovations in biological protection.
- Raquel Bianchi, Soy Procurement Management at Unilever
- Michel Santos, Senior Director of Global Sustainability at Bunge
From left to right.: Gustavo Ranzani Herrmann, Raquel Bianchi and Michel Santos
Why attend?
This is a unique opportunity to gain both field and corporate perspectives on regenerative agriculture, an increasingly important strategy for the future of sustainable soy production.
- Influence the strategic direction of responsible soy production.
- Contribute to pivotal decisions impacting our collective journey.
- Connect with industry experts and peers dedicated to sustainability.
- Explore new technologies and innovations to drive us toward a sustainable future.
- Engage in interactive discussions and real-time exchanges through polls, Q&A, and collaborative opportunities.
Public consultations closed