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RSPO
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RSPO — Multi-stakeholder certification for palm oil produced without deforestation.
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The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) certifies palm oil that meets criteria on legal compliance, no deforestation of primary or high-conservation-value forest, no peatland conversion, fair worker treatment and respect for local communities.
RSPO has been criticised for weak enforcement and "mass-balance" claims that mix certified and uncertified oil.
The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) certifies palm oil that meets criteria on legal compliance, no deforestation of primary or high-conservation-value forest, no peatland conversion, fair worker treatment and respect for local communities.
RSPO has been criticised for weak enforcement and "mass-balance" claims that mix certified and uncertified oil. The stricter "RSPO Identity Preserved" or "Segregated" labels guarantee physical separation. For genuinely deforestation-free palm look for POIG (Palm Oil Innovation Group) on top of RSPO.
How to check this before you buy
1Look for "RSPO" on the pack or the Amazon UK listing itself, not just in the brand's marketing.
2Ask whether the claim is backed by a named standard or independent body, or is just a description.
3Check whether the claim covers the exact product and size you're buying, not only the wider brand.
4Compare at least two alternatives on Pickly before deciding.