RTRS
Responsible Soy Certification (RTRS)
RTRS is an accredited third-party certification: Responsible Soy Certification (RTRS). RTRS (Round Table on Responsible Soy Association) is constituted as a legal entity under Swiss Civil Code, based in Zurich. The programme covers responsible soy production and its chain of custody; a corn standard has also been under development since 2019. Certification bodies operating under RTRS standards are accredited under ISO/IEC 17065. No current aggregate certification figures were confirmed in this round — only historical milestones were found. It applies to soy supply chain operators whose buyer or certification requirement names RTRS specifically.
- Class
- Accredited third-party certification
- Scheme owner
- RTRS
- Related sectors
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- Last verified
What is this programme?
RTRS (Round Table on Responsible Soy Association) is constituted as a legal entity under Swiss Civil Code, based in Zurich. The programme covers responsible soy production and its chain of custody; a corn standard has also been under development since 2019. Certification bodies operating under RTRS standards are accredited under ISO/IEC 17065. No current aggregate certification figures were confirmed in this round — only historical milestones were found.
Who is it for?
Soy supply chain operators whose buyer or certification requirement names RTRS specifically.
Who issues the certificate?
The certificate is issued by a certification body accredited under ISO/IEC 17065, not by RTRS itself.
What to verify before you accept it
Confirm the certification body's current ISO/IEC 17065 accreditation and its scope for the RTRS standard. Confirm the exact commodity and supply-chain stage covered directly with RTRS, since that was not confirmed in this verification round.
What triggers an assessment?
- A buyer or supply chain requirement names RTRS specifically.
What does it not replace?
- It is not the same scheme as Bonsucro, MSC, Rainforest Alliance or ProTerra verified in this round; a buyer's requirement specifies exactly one.
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This page is for information only; it is not legal advice. A programme appearing here does not mean it is required for your business. This library does not issue certificates.