Deforestation-freeCloseDictionary termDeforestation-freeDeforestation-free means a commodity, product or supply chain is presented as not linked to deforestation within the relevant legal, methodological or sourcing boundary.Read the full definition → cocoa” / “deforestation-free coffee

Legal precondition, not just a claim: geolocation of all plots, due-diligence statementCloseDictionary termDue diligence statementA due diligence statement is a formal submission or record stating that required due diligence has been carried out for a product, activity or transaction.Read the full definition →, deforestation-freeCloseDictionary termDeforestation-freeDeforestation-free means a commodity, product or supply chain is presented as not linked to deforestation within the relevant legal, methodological or sourcing boundary.Read the full definition → per 31 Dec 2020 cut-off, legality in country of production. Claim must match DDS records.

Supply-chainCloseDictionary termSupply chainupstream focus (services, transport/logistics excluded)Read the full definition → traceabilityCloseDictionary termTraceabilityThe ability to follow a product through specified stages of production, processing and distribution, providing visibility of origin and movement but not proof of responsible production.Read the full definition → evidence; UK Environment Act forest-risk due diligence (secondary legislation pending) where in scope.

Farm-level traceabilityCloseDictionary termTraceabilityThe ability to follow a product through specified stages of production, processing and distribution, providing visibility of origin and movement but not proof of responsible production.Read the full definition → data; satellite/auditCloseDictionary termAuditA systematic, independent and documented process for obtaining objective evidence and evaluating it against defined criteria to determine the extent to which requirements are fulfilled.Read the full definition → verification.

Pre-claim testing/verificationCloseDictionary termVerificationThe evidence-based confirmation that a claim about events, data or results already obtained is truthfully stated within defined criteria, scope and materiality.Read the full definition → of sourcing polygons.

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TraceabilityCloseDictionary termTraceabilityThe ability to follow a product through specified stages of production, processing and distribution, providing visibility of origin and movement but not proof of responsible production.Read the full definition → dossier; ACCC expects verifiable origin.