2024 RSPO Independent Smallholder Standard Effective; India and Indonesia National Interpretations of the 2024 RSPO ISH Standard Endorsed

Following adoption at the 21st RSPO General Assembly (GA21) last year, the 2024 RSPO Independent Smallholder (ISH) Standard is now effective for certification, as of 13 November 2025. RSPO is…

Summary Report and Voting Results of the 22nd General Assembly (GA22) of RSPO Members

The 22nd General Assembly of RSPO Members was successfully held on 5 November 2025 at Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The Secretariat would like to congratulate all newly elected members of…

Interim Audit Guidelines for Certification Bodies: Navigating Indonesian Forest Permit Regulations

The RSPO Secretariat is pleased to announce the release of the Interim Audit Guidelines for Certification Bodies, developed in response to recent regulatory changes in Indonesia concerning forest permit regulations.…

Postponement of Mandatory Entry into Force of the 2024 RSPO Principles and Criteria (P&C) 

At the 22nd RSPO General Assembly (GA22), on Wednesday 5 November, with a majority of 58.94%, RSPO Members approved a Resolution to postpone the mandatory effective date of the 2024…

2024 RSPO Independent Smallholder Standard Effective; India and Indonesia National Interpretations of the 2024 RSPO ISH Standard Endorsed
Announcements
14 November 2025
Summary Report and Voting Results of the 22nd General Assembly (GA22) of RSPO Members
Announcements
14 November 2025
Interim Audit Guidelines for Certification Bodies: Navigating Indonesian Forest Permit Regulations
Announcements
12 November 2025
Postponement of Mandatory Entry into Force of the 2024 RSPO Principles and Criteria (P&C) 
Important Announcement
12 November 2025
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RSPO Principle and Criteria (P&C) Lead Auditor Training Course – 23 September 2024, Tawau, Malaysia

This RSPO-endorsed six-day, open field P&C Lead Auditor course is open to all RSPO P&C Auditors from Certification Bodies, palm oil companies (sustainability team, production and operations manager and assistants, internal auditors,…

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23 September 2024 – 28 September 2024
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Refresher RSPO Lead Auditor Training (Principles & Criteria)

This RSPO P&C Lead Auditor refresher course that is open to all certified RSPO P&C Auditors from Certification Bodies, palm oil companies (sustainability team, production and operations Manager and assistants, internal auditors,…

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17 September 2024 – 20 September 2024
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RSPO Lead Auditor Training (Principles & Criteria) – 9 September 2024, Medan, Indonesia

This RSPO-endorsed six-day, open field P&C Lead Auditor course is open to all RSPO P&C Auditors from Certification Bodies, palm oil companies (sustainability team, production and operations manager and assistants, internal auditors,…

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9 September 2024 – 14 September 2024
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RSPO Principle and Criteria (P&C) Lead Auditor Training Course – 26 August 2024, Surat Thani, Thailand

This RSPO-endorsed six-day, open field P&C Lead Auditor course is open to all RSPO P&C Auditors from Certification Bodies, palm oil companies (sustainability team, production and operations manager and assistants, internal auditors,…

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26 August 2024 – 31 August 2024
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RSPO Lead Auditor Training : Supply Chain Certification Course – 26 August 2024, Online

This course covers all aspects of the RSPO Supply Chain Certification (SCC) Standard and includes comprehensive support documents and working spreadsheets.  As one of the necessary qualifications for all new RSPO SCC…

Event
26 August 2024 – 27 August 2024
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RSPO Lead Auditor Training: Supply Chain Certification Course – 8 August 2024 (Morning), Online

This course covers all aspects of the RSPO Supply Chain Certification (SCC) Standard and includes comprehensive support documents and working spreadsheets.  As one of the necessary qualifications for all new RSPO SCC…

Event
8 August 2024 – 9 August 2024
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RSPO Lead Auditor Training: Supply Chain Certification Course – 8 August 2024 (Afternoon), Online

This course covers all aspects of the RSPO Supply Chain Certification (SCC) Standard and includes comprehensive support documents and working spreadsheets.  As one of the necessary qualifications for all new RSPO SCC…

Event
8 August 2024 – 9 August 2024
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RSPO Lead Auditor Training Principles & Criteria – 12 August 2024, Takoradi, Ghana

The 5-day Lead Auditor training course is designed for auditors wishing to carry out auditing for the Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) producer standard, for company staff in charge of meeting…

Event
12 August 2024 – 16 August 2024
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RSPO Partners with IVPA as Platinum Sponsor for Global RoundTable @3.0

We are thrilled to announce that the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) is partnering with the Indian Vegetable Oil Producers’ Association (IVPA) as a platinum sponsor for the upcoming Global RoundTable…

Event
18 July 2024 – 19 July 2024

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