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Why become an RTRS certified producer?






Being a certified producer is a seal of:
Benefits of certification


Management
Improves management indicators
Improves operational efficiency and productivity
Optimises order and records of working methodology
Ensures understanding and fulfilment of the legal requirements


Economic
Allows access to international markets
Provides comparative and competitive advantages
Reduces cost
Optimises input monitoring and management
Reduces operational risks


Environmental
Preserves biodiversity and high conservation value areas
Improves soil and water quality
Reduces contamination
Improves waste management and tracking
Reduces environmental impact by applying Integrated Crop Management (ICM) techniques


Social
Reduces labour accidents
Reduces employee turnover and increases sense of belonging.
Improves community relations
Improves corporate image and reputation
Certification process
Technical
DIAGNOSIS
By Expert
Facilitator
- Collection of data about the property
- Defining status with regard to RTRS Standard
Expert and Producer
IMPLEMENTATION
Implemented by the producer
under the advice of the
Expert Facilitator
- Recommendations
- Training
- Improvements
- Records
Expert
PRE-AUDIT
By Expert
Facilitator
- General documents
- Process requirements
- Compliance indicators
Certification Body
AUDIT
By Certification
Body
- Certificate
(valid for 5 years with annual follow-up)
Types of certification
Individual Certification
Multi-site certification
Group certification
National Interpretations
Implementing a national interpretation?
1
A National Technical Group (NTG) made up of representatives from the three RTRS constituencies is set up. Over a number of meetings, this group reviews the RTRS Standard against the reality in the relevant country.
2
A National Interpretation (NI) is developed and field tests are carried out to determine if it is applicable.
3
The draft NI is subject to a public consultation. The NTG analyses any feedback and decides if the draft interpretation can be submitted to the Executive Board for approval.
4
The Executive Board approves the national interpretation.