In November 2019, a simplified standard for independent smallholders, the RSPO Independent Smallholder Standard (RISS), was adopted at the General Assembly at RT17.
With the adoption of the 2018 Principles & Criteria (P&C) and the RISS, the RSPO recognize that there still lacks an inclusive and robust system for the certification of medium sized growers.
To address this need, a Medium Grower Task Force (MGTF), reporting directly to the Standards Standing Committee, will be established to oversee the classification of palm oil producers and lead the development of a certification system and/or certification standard for medium-sized growers.
We wish to invite all interested stakeholders of RSPO members to join the MDTF by sending your expression of interest to be part of the MGTF representing the sectorial and geographical composition of the RSPO as follow:
Growers |
Malaysia |
1 |
Indonesia |
1 |
|
Latin America |
1 |
|
Africa |
1 |
|
Smallholder Representative |
SH Standing Committee |
2 |
NGOs |
Social |
2 |
Environmental |
2 |
|
Supply Chain and Investors |
Processors and Traders |
3 |
Retailers |
||
Banks & Investors |
We wish to invite all interested stakeholders to join the MDTF by sending your expression of interest to [email protected]. For more detailed information, please view the TOR below.
Please note that nominations close on 21 April 2020 (5.30 pm MYT).
Keep reading

RSPO Forum for Members and Certification Bodies 2025: Strengthening Capacities and Building Bridges with RSPO Members

From Violence to Prosperity: Cultivating Sustainable Palm Oil in San Pablo, Colombia

Palmas de Tumaco: Wisdom from the Land in Colombia’s Pacific Coast
Carry Over Credits for Certified Independent Smallholder Groups

Latin American Smallholders and Global Brands Unite in Peruvian Amazon to Advance Sustainable Palm Oil

From the Amazon to the Aisles: Discovering Sustainable Palm Oil in the Heart of Peru

Global Trends of Sustainable Palm Oil and China's Pathway

Final list of ACOP 2024 Non Submitters
