12th RSPO Assurance Forum
Theme: Safeguarding Assurance through the 2025 RSPO Certification Systems
When: Tuesday, 10 February 2026
Time: 3:00 PM–4:45 PM (GMT+8)
Mode: Virtual Forum via Zoom (a calendar invite with the Zoom link will be sent upon registration)
We are pleased to announce that the RSPO will be hosting another Assurance Forum, a signature programme supported by the Assurance Standing Committee (ASC). The forum is open to both RSPO members and non-members, and serves as a platform for insightful discussions and constructive feedback aimed at enhancing the RSPO Assurance Systems.
The 12th RSPO Assurance Forum will focus on the theme, “Safeguarding Assurance through the 2025 RSPO Certification Systems”, with the aim of achieving the following objectives:
- Explain how the 2025 RSPO Certification Systems safeguard the overall RSPO assurance framework, including audit quality, consistency, and impartiality.
- Highlight key changes and new requirements that directly impact certification decision-making, audit conduct, and oversight.
- Clarify the role of accreditation oversight in supporting the effective and consistent implementation of the new Certification Systems.
- Provide an early platform for clarification on assurance-related expectations ahead of a detailed webinar series scheduled for the first quarter of 2026.
We invite you to explore the agenda below for further information and details.
| Time | Topic | Presenter |
| 3:00 PM | Opening Remarks | ASC Co-Chair |
| 3:10 PM | Setting the Scene: Transition to the 2025 RSPO Certification Systems Development process, effective date, continued applicability of the 2020 Certification Systems during the transition |
RSPO |
| 3:20 PM | Key Changes to Safeguard the RSPO Assurance System Highlights of selected requirements in the new RSPO Certification Systems that enhance audit quality, consistency, impartiality, and certification decision-making. |
RSPO |
| 4:00 PM | Accreditation Oversight and Implementation Readiness How RSPO’s accreditation body will oversee the implementation of the 2025 RSPO Certification Systems |
Assurance Services International (ASI) |
| 4:20 PM | Open Q&A Session | RSPO and ASI |
| 4:40 PM | Closing Remarks | ASC Co-Chair |
To attend, kindly register via this link https://forms.gle/b7nKNfStxeyyTK8u8 by Monday, 9 February 2026.
We look forward to your participation in this Assurance Forum!
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12th RSPO Assurance Forum
