Guide for Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) Processes

This guidance is primarily directed at Rainforest Alliance auditors and farm or group administrator representatives that follow the Rainforest Alliance criteria. It can also be used more broadly by companies who aim to follow the FPIC principles in their operations. It describes

• the cases where an FPIC process is required; and

• the steps required in the FPIC process, in cases where an FPIC process is necessary.