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Bonsucro
A sustainability standard for sugarcane and sugarcane products. Brazil is one of the largest sugar producers in the world.
In short
Bonsucro has two standards: the Production Standard, for mills and the cane they use, and the Chain of Custody Standard, for companies that handle certified product along the chain. Certification is granted by certification bodies approved by Bonsucro, after audits by qualified auditors.
It is requested by food and drink brands and by traders that buy sugar, ethanol and other cane products with sustainability commitments. It does not replace a food-safety scheme for the plant.
What it covers
- Mill and cane-supply practices, social and environmental
- Chain of custody for certified product
- Traceability of claims along the chain
What it does not cover
- It does not certify food safety in the plant
- It is not an organic or fair-trade certificate
Who asks for it
Food and drink brands and traders buying sugar and ethanol with sustainability targets.
How to check a certificate
Ask for the Bonsucro certificate, its scope and validity, and confirm with the certification body.
How a company gets it
- Read the current Production Standard and assess the mill and supply area
- Choose a certification body approved by Bonsucro
- Pass the audit and close findings
- Keep the certification and sell with the chain of custody
Questions
Is it relevant for Brazil nuts or fruit?
No. It covers sugarcane. For fresh fruit see GLOBALG.A.P., and for soy see RTRS.
Where is the list of approved certification bodies?
On the Bonsucro website. It changes, so check it directly.
Related certifications
RTRS (responsible soy)
Round Table on Responsible Soy: standard and certification for soy produced responsibly.
Read the guide →
GLOBALG.A.P.
Good agricultural practice at farm level, with a GGN number. Recognised by GFSI for farms.
Read the guide →
Rainforest Alliance
Sustainable-agriculture standard covering farms and supply chains.
Read the guide →