RSPO - PROMOTING THE GROWTH AND USE OF SUSTAINABLE PALM OIL

Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil

PRELIMINARY ANNOUNCEMENT: RT8 and GA7

Last updated 16 March 2010 - 12:11pm


"Registration details and more information will be provided in the next RT8 announcement".


Public Consultation drafts for Independent Smallholders and Group Certification

Last updated 18 March 2010 - 11:01am

Comments are invited on the following three documents designed to establish the process by which independent smallholders organised as groups can get certified as producers of sustainably produced fresh fruit bunches to RSPO Principles and Criteria:
* RSPO Standard for Group Certification
* RSPO Accreditation and Certification Requirements for Group Certification
* RSPO Principles and Criteria for Sustainable Palm Oil Production: Guidance for Independent Smallholders under Group Certification

The documents can be sighted and downloaded by clicking on the title of this notice. The closing date for comments is 16th May 2010. Comments on the first two documents should be sent to: agung@biocert.or.id, biocert@biocert.or.id, Perpetua@proforest.net and on the third document  to: marcus@forestpeoples.org, norman@sawitwatch.or.id



Job Vacancies at RSPO in Kuala Lumpur and Jakarta

Last updated 16 March 2010 - 4:21am

The organisation continues to grow strongly and has vacancies, one each, for the following positions:
1. Finance & Admin Manager
2. Certifications Manager
3. Webmaster and IT support
4. RSPO Indonesia Liaison Office GHG Program Coordinator
 For details and how to apply, please refer to http://www.rspo.org/?q=page/jobs
The first three positions will be based in Kuala Lumpur and the fourth in Jakarta. For all positions, qualifications and experience being as required, local applicants will be preferred.

The deadline for applications is 17:00 (UTC+8) on 1st April 2010.



RSPO Approval of HCV Assessors (Second Call for Applications) - Notice of Extension of Deadline for Applications.

Last updated 16 March 2010 - 12:28am

RSPO Approval of HCV Assessors : Second Call for Applications

Notice of Extension of Deadline for Applications

This is to inform that the original deadline of 15 March, 2010, for applications for RSPO approved HCV assessor has been revised to 22 March, 2010. The original second call for applications maybe sighted 4 news items below.

For details on how to apply, please click the above title of this notice.



RSPO Approved HCV Assessors – First List

Last updated 12 March 2010 - 7:04pm

The RSPO is pleased to release a first list of RSPO approved HCV assessors after a 14 day period of public comments which ended on 5 March 2010 . Please click on the title of this announcement to view the full list in a downloadable attachment.

This listing will be valid for the period of one (1) year from the day of listing after which it will be subject to review.

The approval process is continuing with a second call for applications to widen the pool of RSPO approved assessors available to grower members. A second list of RSPO approved assessors is expected to be posted on the web site in due course.

Note:
Based on the RSPO “New Plantings Guidelines” applicable to new plantings and effective 01 January 2010 producer companies will be required to source HCV expertise for assessments from the list of RSPO approved assessors.



WORKSHOP: IMPLEMENTING RSPO PRINCIPLES & CRITERIA IN PLANTATIONS - A PRACTICAL APPROACH

Last updated 18 March 2010 - 10:59am

A 2-day training Workshop specifically designed for oil palm plantation and mill personnel to enhance understanding of the rationale and requirements of the RSPO Principles and Criteria and practical advice on implementing these in the estates and mills. Please click on the title of this announcement  for the downloadable brochure and registration form.

 Organised by: QA Plus

Dates: Tuesday, 13 - 14 April 2010

Vennue: M.S. Garden Hotel Kuantan, Pahang



Invitacion Primera Plenaria Intepretacion Nacional Ecuador; Invitation Letter First NI Meeting Ecuador

Last updated 18 March 2010 - 11:02am

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RSPO Approval of HCV Assessors: Second Call for Applications

Last updated 15 March 2010 - 1:17am

The RSPO Secretariat is calling for applications from qualified parties for RSPO approval of HCV assessment competency. The secretariat wishes to widen the pool of approved HCV assessors to assist RSPO members in sourcing competent HCV assessors. For details on how to apply click the above title of this notice.



Ghana RSPO National Interpretation of RSPO Principles & Criteria: Update on Process and Call for Comments on 2nd Draft

Last updated 16 February 2010 - 8:42pm

Second draft of the Ghana NI available!
The Ghana National Interpretation Working Group (GNIWG) has prepared a second draft as a result of its second meeting in January 2010.The draft mainly focuses on the choice of national indicators and the guidance. A first attempt was also made to create the scheme smallholder guidance as well. For details and submission of feedback click title of this news.
The draft is also available on www.rspo-in-ghana.org.



Thailand RSPO National Interpretation of RSPO Principles & Criteria : Call for Comments

Last updated 19 February 2010 - 1:25pm

The Thailand National Interpretation (ThNI) is now open to public consultation, from 13th January - 13th March 2010. Stakeholders are invited to submit their comments, to sanin@patumoil.co.th, for consideration by the NI Working Group (Th-NIWG). The full notice and draft NI and comments form may be downloaded by clicking on the title of this notice. Both are in Thai but interested stakeholders may ask for an English translation from the NIWG. The draft can also be obtained from the government's Office of Agricultural Economics at the following website: http://www.oae.go.th/ewt_news.php?nid=7655&filename=index

(Web Admin note: This notice first uploaded on the old RSPO website is repeated on this new website)



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IOI Corporation Berhad SIRIM QAS International 12/04/2010
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Undangan untuk memberi komen terhadap cadangan Penilaian RSPO Ke Atas IOI Corporation Berhad, Unit Pensijilan - Bukit Leelau.pdf
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Invitation to comment on proposed RSPO Certification of IOI Bukit Leelau Certification Unit.pdf
New Britain Palm Oil Ltd. PNG - Surveillance Assessment BSI Mgmt. Sys (S) Pte Ltd 13/09/2009
P T Tolan Tiga Indonesia (SIPEF Group) BSI Mgmt. Sys (S) Pte Ltd 15/03/2010
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PT Tolan Tiga Stakeholder Consultation Letter (English) 050210.pdf
PT First Mujur Plantation & Industry, Indonesia TUV Rheinland Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. 25/01/2010
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First Mujur Public Announcement - English 20091216.pdf
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First Mujur Public Announcement - Indonesian 20091216.pdf
PT Musim Mas, Indonesia - Surveillance Assessment Control Union Certifications (Nl) 03/12/2009
PT. Inti Indosawit Subur, Indonesia Control Union Certifications (Nl) 14/12/2009
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stakeholder letter Pt Inti Indosawit Subur.pdf
Ramu Agri-Industries Limited (RAIL), PNG BSI Mgmt. Sys. (S) Pte Ltd 01/03/2010
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Stakeholder-Consultation-Ramu Agri-Industries Ltd -18Jan10 English.pdf
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Stakeholder-Consultation-Ramu Agri-Industries Ltd -18Jan10 Pidgin..pdf
Sime Darby Berhad, SOU 27 (Melalap Palm Oil Mill), Tenom, Sabah BSI Mgmt Sys (S) Pte Ltd 12/04/2010
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Undangan untuk memberi komen
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Invitation to comment
United Plantations Bhd., Malaysia -Surveillance Assessment Control Union Certifications (Nl) 23/11/2009


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For details and reports click here
Company and Mill(s)sort icon Certification Body (CB) Report Submitted Report Reviewed
IOI Corporation Berhad SIRIM QAS International
New Britain Palm Oil Ltd. PNG - Surveillance Assessment BSI Mgmt. Sys (S) Pte Ltd 04/11/2009 02/12/2009
P T Tolan Tiga Indonesia (SIPEF Group) BSI Mgmt. Sys (S) Pte Ltd
PT First Mujur Plantation & Industry, Indonesia TUV Rheinland Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.
PT Musim Mas, Indonesia - Surveillance Assessment Control Union Certifications (Nl) 12/01/2010 11/02/2010
PT. Inti Indosawit Subur, Indonesia Control Union Certifications (Nl)
Ramu Agri-Industries Limited (RAIL), PNG BSI Mgmt. Sys. (S) Pte Ltd
Sime Darby Berhad, SOU 27 (Melalap Palm Oil Mill), Tenom, Sabah BSI Mgmt Sys (S) Pte Ltd
United Plantations Bhd., Malaysia -Surveillance Assessment Control Union Certifications (Nl) 02/02/2010 02/03/2010

For progress of 2009 assessments please contact the RSPO Secretariat
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AAK UK - King George Dock Facilities, UK

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AAK-DK, Denmark

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 		18/12/2009 23/12/2009
ADM Hamburg AG Werk Noblee and Thoerl, Germany

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 		08/03/2010 17/03/2010
ADM I SARL, Switzerland

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ADM International Sarl, UK

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ADM Trading (UK) L, UK

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 		02/03/2010 09/03/2010
Cargill B.V., Botlek, Netherlands

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Cargill B.V., Schiedam, Netherlands

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 		11/03/2010 18/03/2010
Cargill GmbH, Hamburg, Germany

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Cargill N.V., Izegem, Belgium

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CleanerG B.V., Netherlands

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 		31/07/2009 09/09/2009
Danisco Grindsted DK, Denmark

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 		23/02/2010 11/03/2010
Danisco Haderslev DK, Denmark

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 		23/02/2010 11/03/2010
Danisco Malaysia Sdn Bhd, Malaysia

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 		07/01/2010 28/01/2010
Duyvis Production BV, Netherlands

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 		22/01/2010 24/02/2010
Fuji Oil Group - Fuji Oil Europe, Belgium

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 		30/12/2009 19/01/2010
Intercontinental Specialty Fats Sdn Bhd (Refinery at ISF Dengkil & Port Klang), Malaysia. Mass Balance 10/12/2009 18/02/2010
IOI Corporation Berhad: Loders Croklaan USA, LLC

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IOI Corporation Berhad: IOI Edible Oils, Sandakan, Malaysia

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 		02/04/2009 29/05/2009
IOI Corporation Berhad: Loders Croklaan BV

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 		28/12/2009 29/01/2010
IOI Corporation Berhad: Loders Croklaan Oils B.V., Netherlands

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 		11/08/2009 29/01/2010
IOI Corporation Berhad: Loders Croklan Canada Inc., Canada

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 		03/03/2010 16/03/2010
J C Chang Group - Carotino Sdn Bhd, Malaysia

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 		28/12/2009 19/01/2010
Lipidos Santiga SA, Spain

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 		24/11/2009 08/12/2009
Mewah Group - Mewah-Oils Sdn Bhd, Malaysia

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 		29/10/2009 24/11/2009
Mewah Group - Mewaholeo Industries Sdn Bhd, Malaysia

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 		03/12/2009 27/12/2009
Mewah Group - MOI Foods Malaysia Sdn Bhd, Malaysia

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 		01/09/2009 07/09/2009
Mewah Group - Ngo Chew Hong Oils & Fats (M) Sdn Bhd, Malaysia

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Morning Foods Ltd, UK

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Neste Oil Oyj, Finland

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