Rainforest Alliance Certified Certification Explained

Type: Cruelty-Free

Country: International (USA-based)

Established: 1987

Scope

Agriculture and forestry

Audit rigor

Level: third-party-audit. Supply-chain verified: Yes.

Cost for brands

Based on volume and certification scope.

Recognized in

Global

Notes

The green frog seal (redesigned in 2020) certifies farms and forests meeting standards for biodiversity conservation, farmer wellbeing, and climate resilience. Primarily found on coffee, tea, chocolate, bananas, and timber. Does not certify vegan status. The merger with UTZ Certified in 2018 created the world's largest sustainable agriculture certification body.