Noteworthy Positive Components - Controlling of Certificate and Trademark, including withdrawin

PRINCIPLE 2: ENSURE LEGALITY, RESPECT FOR LAND RIGHTS AND COMMUNITY WELLBEING 2.1

4. Controlling of Certificate and Trademark, including withdrawing inappropriate trademark

3.3.3. Noteworthy Positive Components

RSPO – 4006a/1.0/01092020 Page 87 5 4.8 E:

Smallholders commit to phase out paraquat and pesticides categorized as WHO Class 1A or 1B and those listed by the Stockholm or Rotterdam Conventions by:

 Immediately stopping purchasing of these pesticides

 Phasing out use of remaining stock by MS A

 Providing information for the group manager to keep record of pesticide purchase and use.(Reference 1.1.E, Annex 2)"

MS-A:

Smallholders complete training on best management practices for pesticides including pesticide usage, awareness on risks for pregnant and breastfeeding women and young workers, storage and disposal;

paraquat and pesticides listed by WHO Class 1A or 1B, the Stockholm or Rotterdam Conventions (and in compliance with 3.5).

MS-B:

Smallholders implement best management practices for all pesticide use, including prohibiting use of pesticides by pregnant and breastfeeding women and young workers, and exclusion of paraquat and pesticides that are categorised as WHO Class 1A or 1B, or those listed by the Stockholm or Rotterdam Conventions, unless when authorized by relevant authorities for pest outbreaks.

KUD Karya Mandiri already has a statement of commitment to the use of the Spray Unit Team and the reduction of prohibited Herbicides on September 15, 2020 which has been agreed by all Chairpersons of the Farmer Group.

The implementation of the use of the Spray Unit Team has been carried out since February 2021. From the realization of the implementation in the field, it was known that farmers / land owners are still allowed to carry out manual maintenance on their land and sometimes there are still some land owners who carry out chemical treatments on their land where the type of herbicide used is not traceable.

KUD Karya Mandiri is encouraged to ensure that all spraying activities are carried out by the spray unit team in accordance with the statement of commitment they have, and ensure that no group members use prohibited pesticides personally.

RSPO – 4006a/1.0/01092020 Page 88 3.4 Summary of Arising Issues from Public and Auditor Verification.

Public Issues

(Institution/ NGO/Community) Auditor Verification

Aliansi Hijau Indonesia

The enthusiasm of KUD and smallholders is quite high. During the pre-audit preparations they showed a high level of interest in the ISPO certification process.

training activities, providing supporting facilities and documenting activities involving all levels from farmers to ICS. Farmer group head also play a role in educating members to commit to the RSPO process. preparations have started since late 2019 but were hampered by covid-19 so they have been waiting for this audit moment