Public QMS Library
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| Name of the Document | Brief Description | Version Number | Language | Status | Valid from | Valid Until | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCH_Interpretation Note 3 | Interpretation Note regarding SCH_ Bonsucro ChoC Standard ENG 4 and SCH_Bonsucro-Certification-Protocol-v5.1 - This interpretation note confirms the requirements allowing material to be considered Bonsucro-certified prior to the certification of a farm, mill or supply chain operator. | V1 | English | Current | Aug-18 | Link | |
| SCH_Interpretation Note 2 | Interpretation Note regarding SCH_Bonsucro Production Standard ENG 4.2 - This interpretation note supports the introduction of the updated Calculator for EU RED Greenhouse Gas Emissions Threshold Requirements. | V1 | English | Current | Apr-18 | Link | |
| SCH_Interpretation Note 1 | Interpretation Note regarding SCH_ Bonsucro ChoC Standard ENG 4 - This interpretation note brings clarity on the use of the word "system" in two key indicators has come to our attention. | V1 | English | Archived - no longer applicable | Jul-16 | Jun-19 | Link |
| SCH_Interpretation Note - Certification Protocol December 2020 | Interpretation Note regarding SCH_Bonsucro-Certification-Protocol-v5.1 - This interpretation note documents current interim practice when capturing non-conformities and corrective action plans in the audit report and the calculator. | V1 | English | Current | 16/12/2020 | Link | |
| SCH_Interpretation Note - Claims & Labelling 2021 April | Interpretation Note regarding Bonsucro Claims & Labelling Rules V7.1 (October 2019) and Internal Claims & Labelling Procedure v 1.1 (October 2019) - This interpretation note aims to clarify the applicability of the requirement to sign the Bonsucro Logo and Certification Mark License Agreement for claims not including a Logo or Certification Mark and which claims need to be submitted to Bonsucro. This Interpretation Note is an interim solution until the new version of the Bonsucro Claims and Labelling Rules is published. It comes effective immediately (30/04/2021). | V1 | English | Current | 30/04/2021 | Link | |
| SCH_Bonsucro Production Standard for Smallholder Farmers | Bonsucro Standard - This document adapts the set of principles, criteria and indicators of the Bonsucro Production Standard - which defines sustainable performance of sugarcane producers and processors - for the smallholder farmer context. The Bonsucro Production Standard for Smallholder Farmers covers environmental, social, and economic sustainability with performance-based indicators, specifically designed for application to sugarcane production. | V1 | English | Current | Jun-18 | Link | |
| SCH_Bonsucro Production Standard | See current version description | V4.1 | English | Archived - no longer applicable | Sep-15 | Dec-16 | Request via email |
| SCH_Bonsucro Production Standard | Bonsucro Standard - The Bonsucro Production Standard applies worldwide to any sugarcane mill and their supplying area wishing to sell sugarcane derived products as Bonsucro certified and make related claims. The Standard evaluates the outcome of practices implemented at mill and farm levels. | V4.2 | English | Current | Dec-16 | Link | |
| SCH_Bonsucro Production Standard | Bonsucro Standard - The Bonsucro Production Standard applies worldwide to any sugarcane mill and their supplying area wishing to sell sugarcane derived products as Bonsucro certified and make related claims. The Standard evaluates the outcome of practices implemented at mill and farm levels. | V4.2 | French | Current | Dec-16 | Link | |
| SCH_Bonsucro Production Standard | Bonsucro Standard - The Bonsucro Production Standard applies worldwide to any sugarcane mill and their supplying area wishing to sell sugarcane derived products as Bonsucro certified and make related claims. The Standard evaluates the outcome of practices implemented at mill and farm levels. | V4.2 | Portuguese | Current | Dec-16 | Link | |
| SCH_Bonsucro Production Standard | Bonsucro Standard - The Bonsucro Production Standard applies worldwide to any sugarcane mill and their supplying area wishing to sell sugarcane derived products as Bonsucro certified and make related claims. The Standard evaluates the outcome of practices implemented at mill and farm levels. | V4.2 | Spanish | Current | Dec-16 | Link | |
| SCH_Bonsucro Production Standard | See current version description | V5 | English | Under development | Link | ||
| SCH_Bonsucro Mass Balance Chain of Custody Standard (including Guidance) | Bonsucro Standard - The objective of this Bonsucro Mass Balance Chain of Custody (ChoC) Standard is to provide assurance that claims of compliance can be tracked along the supply chain. Organisations undergoing the Bonsucro certification process must comply with Bonsucro ChoC Standard. The Bonsucro ChoC standard applies to any organisation purchasing, handling and/or trading physical Bonsucro-compliant material who wishes to make any claim about the status of the material or representation of the material. | V5.1 | English | Current | Mar-19 | Link | |
| SCH_Bonsucro Mass Balance Chain of Custody Standard (including Guidance) | Bonsucro Standard - The objective of this Bonsucro Mass Balance Chain of Custody (ChoC) Standard is to provide assurance that claims of compliance can be tracked along the supply chain. Organisations undergoing the Bonsucro certification process must comply with Bonsucro ChoC Standard. The Bonsucro ChoC standard applies to any organisation purchasing, handling and/or trading physical Bonsucro-compliant material who wishes to make any claim about the status of the material or representation of the material. | V5.1 | Portuguese | Current | Mar-19 | Link | |
| SCH_Bonsucro Mass Balance Chain of Custody Standard (including Guidance) | Bonsucro Standard - The objective of this Bonsucro Mass Balance Chain of Custody (ChoC) Standard is to provide assurance that claims of compliance can be tracked along the supply chain. Organisations undergoing the Bonsucro certification process must comply with Bonsucro ChoC Standard. The Bonsucro ChoC standard applies to any organisation purchasing, handling and/or trading physical Bonsucro-compliant material who wishes to make any claim about the status of the material or representation of the material. | V5.1 | Spanish | Current | Mar-19 | Link | |
| SCH_Bonsucro Mass Balance Chain of Custody Standard | See current version description | V4.1 | English | Archived - no longer applicable | Oct-16 | Jun-19 | Request via email |
| SCH_Bonsucro Guidance for Mass Balance Chain of Custody Standard | See current version description | V4.2 | English | Archived - no longer applicable | Oct-16 | Jun-19 | Request via email |
| SCH_Bonsucro Explanatory Document - ChoC 2.1.7 - 20200522 ENG POR SPA | Explanatory Note regarding Bonsucro Mass Balance Chain of Custody Standard Version 5.1 and Bonsucro EU RED Mass Balance Chain of Custody Standard Version 5.1 - How can a Bonsucro EU RED ChoC certified company carry over volumes as Bonsucro ChoC certified only. | V1 | English | Current | 22/05/2020 | Link | |
| SCH_Bonsucro Explanatory Document - ChoC 2.1.7 - 20200522 ENG POR SPA | Documento explicativo Bonsucro Padrao Balanco de Massa e Cadeia de Custodia Bonsucro Versao 5.1 - Padrao Balanco de Massa e Cadeia de Custodia Bonsucro EU RED Versao 5.1 - Uma empresa certificada na Bonsucro ChoC EU RED pode realizar a passagem de volumes tal como uma empresa certificada apenas em Bonsucro ChoC. | V1 | Portuguese | Current | 22/05/2020 | Link | |
| SCH_Bonsucro Explanatory Document - ChoC 2.1.7 - 20200522 ENG POR SPA | Documento explicativo de Bonsucro Estandar de Balance de Masas y Cadena de Custodia Bonsucro Version 5.1 - Est?ndar de Balance de Masas y Cadena de Custodia Bonsucro EU RED Version 5.1 - Como una empresa certificada Bonsucro EU RED ChoC puede transferir volumenes como Bonsucro ChoC certificado unicamente. | V1 | Spanish | Current | 22/05/2020 | Link | |
| SCH_Bonsucro EU RED Mass Balance Chain of Custody Standard (including Guidance) | Bonsucro Standard - The objective of this Bonsucro EU-RED Mass Balance Chain of Custody (EU-RED ChoC) Standard is to provide assurance that claims of compliance with EU-RED requirements can be tracked along the supply chain. The Bonsucro EU-RED Chain of Custody Standard is a separate standard to the generic Bonsucro Chain of Custody Standard (ChoC) and contains specific requirements for sugar derived products to be qualified for the EU-RED biofuels and bioliquids markets. The Bonsucro EU-RED ChoC Standard is intended for ethanol, ETBE or other products wishing to demonstrate compliance with the EU Renewable Energy Directive (RED- 2009/28/EC), the EU Fuel Quality Directive (FQD2009/30/EC), amendments included in Directive 2015/1513 and additional communication from the European Commission (Com 2010/C 160/02 and BK/gs/ener.c.1(2014)3648524). | V5.1 | English | Current | Mar-19 | Link | |
| SCH_Bonsucro EU RED Mass Balance Chain of Custody Standard (including Guidance) | Bonsucro Standard - The objective of this Bonsucro EU-RED Mass Balance Chain of Custody (EU-RED ChoC) Standard is to provide assurance that claims of compliance with EU-RED requirements can be tracked along the supply chain. The Bonsucro EU-RED Chain of Custody Standard is a separate standard to the generic Bonsucro Chain of Custody Standard (ChoC) and contains specific requirements for sugar derived products to be qualified for the EU-RED biofuels and bioliquids markets. The Bonsucro EU-RED ChoC Standard is intended for ethanol, ETBE or other products wishing to demonstrate compliance with the EU Renewable Energy Directive (RED- 2009/28/EC), the EU Fuel Quality Directive (FQD2009/30/EC), amendments included in Directive 2015/1513 and additional communication from the European Commission (Com 2010/C 160/02 and BK/gs/ener.c.1(2014)3648524). | V5.1 | Portuguese | Current | Mar-19 | Link | |
| SCH_Bonsucro EU RED Mass Balance Chain of Custody Standard (including Guidance) | Bonsucro Standard - The objective of this Bonsucro EU-RED Mass Balance Chain of Custody (EU-RED ChoC) Standard is to provide assurance that claims of compliance with EU-RED requirements can be tracked along the supply chain. The Bonsucro EU-RED Chain of Custody Standard is a separate standard to the generic Bonsucro Chain of Custody Standard (ChoC) and contains specific requirements for sugar derived products to be qualified for the EU-RED biofuels and bioliquids markets. The Bonsucro EU-RED ChoC Standard is intended for ethanol, ETBE or other products wishing to demonstrate compliance with the EU Renewable Energy Directive (RED- 2009/28/EC), the EU Fuel Quality Directive (FQD2009/30/EC), amendments included in Directive 2015/1513 and additional communication from the European Commission (Com 2010/C 160/02 and BK/gs/ener.c.1(2014)3648524). | V5.1 | Spanish | Current | Mar-19 | Link | |
| SCH_Bonsucro Code of Conduct implementation guide | Guidelines supporting implementation of Code of Conduct by Members. | V2 | Chinese | Current | 01/04/2020 | Link | |
| SCH_Bonsucro Code of Conduct implementation guide | Guidelines supporting implementation of Code of Conduct by Members. | V2 | English | Current | 01/04/2020 | Link | |
| SCH_Bonsucro Code of Conduct implementation guide | Guidelines supporting implementation of Code of Conduct by Members. | V2 | Portuguese | Current | 01/04/2020 | Link | |
| SCH_Bonsucro Code of Conduct implementation guide | Guidelines supporting implementation of Code of Conduct by Members. | V2 | Spanish | Current | 01/04/2020 | Link | |
| SCH_Bonsucro Code of Conduct implementation guide | Guidelines supporting implementation of Code of Conduct by Members. | V2 | Thai | Current | 01/04/2020 | Link | |
| SCH_Bonsucro Code of Conduct | See current version description | V1 | English | Archived - no longer applicable | Dec-11 | 01/03/2020 | Link |
| SCH_Bonsucro Code of Conduct | This Code applies to Bonsucro Members: sugarcane production, processing and sourcing activities and the products and services linked to those activities by a business relationship. The Code also applies to Bonsucro Members that are civil society and/or non-governmental organisations. | V2 | Chinese | Current | 01/04/2020 | Link | |
| SCH_Bonsucro Code of Conduct | This Code applies to Bonsucro Members: sugarcane production, processing and sourcing activities and the products and services linked to those activities by a business relationship. The Code also applies to Bonsucro Members that are civil society and/or non-governmental organisations. | V2 | English | Current | 01/04/2020 | Link | |
| SCH_Bonsucro Code of Conduct | This Code applies to Bonsucro Members: sugarcane production, processing and sourcing activities and the products and services linked to those activities by a business relationship. The Code also applies to Bonsucro Members that are civil society and/or non-governmental organisations. | V2 | Portuguese | Current | 01/04/2020 | Link | |
| SCH_Bonsucro Code of Conduct | This Code applies to Bonsucro Members: sugarcane production, processing and sourcing activities and the products and services linked to those activities by a business relationship. The Code also applies to Bonsucro Members that are civil society and/or non-governmental organisations. | V2 | Spanish | Current | 01/04/2020 | Link | |
| SCH_Bonsucro Code of Conduct | This Code applies to Bonsucro Members: sugarcane production, processing and sourcing activities and the products and services linked to those activities by a business relationship. The Code also applies to Bonsucro Members that are civil society and/or non-governmental organisations. | V2 | Thai | Current | 01/04/2020 | Link | |
| SCH_Bonsucro Certification Protocol - EU RED | See current version description | V6 | English | Under development | 2021 Date TBC | ||
| SCH_Bonsucro Certification Protocol (include EU RED) | Bonsucro Certification Protocol - Bonsucro has developed a Certification Protocol that presents the process and procedures for certification against the Bonsucro standards including: **The requirements for a certification body to be accredited as being a competent body capable of undertaking audits and issuing certificates of conformance against the Bonsucro Standards. **The way in which certification must be carried out by such certification bodies (Certification process requirements). | V5.1 | English | Current | Apr-17 | Link | |
| SCH_Bonsucro Certification Protocol | See current version description | V4.1 | English | Archived - no longer applicable | Sep-11 | Sep-15 | Request via email |
| SCH_Bonsucro Certification Protocol | See current version description | V5 | English | Archived - no longer applicable | Jun-15 | Jul-17 | Request via email |
| SCH_Bonsucro Certification Protocol | See current version description | V6 | English | Under development | 2021 Date TBC | ||
| SCH_Bonsucro Farm Diary (template) | This tool has been developped for Smallholder Framers to capture data towards completion of the Bonsucro Calculator. | V1 | English | Current | Jun-18 | Link | |
| SCH_Bonsucro Calculator (Excel) Input data only | Bonsucro tool to evaluate performance against the Production Standard - this is not the full version of the calculator: it only includes the data input tab. | V4.1.4 | English | Current | 27/03/2020 | Link | |
| SCH_Bonsucro Calculator (Excel) Input data only | Bonsucro tool to evaluate performance against the Production Standard - this is not the full version of the calculator: it only includes the data input tab. | V4.1.4 | Portuguese | Current | 27/03/2020 | Link | |
| SCH_Bonsucro Calculator (Excel) Input data only | Bonsucro tool to evaluate performance against the Production Standard - this is not the full version of the calculator: it only includes the data input tab. | V4.1.4 | Spanish | Current | 27/03/2020 | Link | |
| SCH_Bonsucro Additional Requirements July 2018 | Additional Requirements to SCH_Bonsucro-Certification-Protocol-v5.1 - How to conduct certification against the Production Standard for Smallholder Farmers | V1 | English | Archived - no longer applicable | Jul-18 | 09/03/2021 | Request via email |
| SCH_Bonsucro Additional Requirements July 2018 | Additional Requirements to SCH_Bonsucro-Certification-Protocol-v5.1 - How to conduct certification against the Production Standard for Smallholder Farmers | V1.1 | English | Current | 09/03/2021 | Link | |
| SCH_Bonsucro Additional Requirements December 2018 | Additional Requirements to SCH_Bonsucro-Certification-Protocol-v5.1 - How to audit against the Bonsucro Claims and Labelling Rules V7 | V1 | English | Current | Dec-18 | Link | |
| SCH_Bonsucro Additional Requirements Bagasse Netherlands v1 | Additional Requirements to SCH_Bonsucro Production Standard ENG 4.2, SCH_ Bonsucro EU RED ChoC Standard ENG 5.1, SCH_Bonsucro-Certification-Protocol-v5.1 - Additional requirements to the Bonsucro certification system to support the certification of Bagasse against the Dutch sustainability criteria for solid biomass for energy applications | V1 | English | Current | 21/06/2020 | Link | |
| SCH_Bonsucro Additional Requirements - Auditing in the context of COVID-19 20200709 | Additional Requirements to SCH_Bonsucro-Certification-Protocol-v5.1 - Describes alternative options to delivering certification audits affected by the travelling restrictions due to COVID-19. | V1 | English | Current | 20/07/2020 | Link | |
| SCH_Bonsucro Additional Requirements - Raw Sugar Credits 20201102 | Additional Requirements to Bonsucro Mass Balance Chain of Custody Standard Version 5.1 (March 20219) Indicator 2.1.3 and T&C for the supply of Brokerage Service to Sellers and buyers of Bonsucro credits (July 2020) clause 3.1 and 3.4. | V1 | English | Current | 02/11/2020 | 02/05/2022 | Link |
| SCH_Additional Requirements - Certificate December 2020 | Additional Requirements to SCH_Bonsucro-Certification-Protocol-v5.1 - Aims to further standardise the information displayed on Bonsucro Production Standard, Production Standard for Smallholder Farmers and Mass Balance Chain of Custody Standard Certificates issued by certification bodies . | V1 | English | Current | 16/12/2020 | Link | |
| PRO_Mecanismo de Quejas de Bonsucro - Reglas de Procedimiento | This document specifies the procedure to follow to submit a complaint via the Bonsucro Grievance Mechanism. | V1 | Spanish | Current | 15/06/2020 | Link | |
| PRO_Mecanismo de Denuncia da Bonsucro - Regras de Procedimento | This document specifies the procedure to follow to submit a complaint via the Bonsucro Grievance Mechanism. | V1 | Portuguese | Current | 15/06/2020 | Link | |
| PRO_Internal Claims and Labelling Procedure | This document sets the internal rules and procedures observed by Bonsucro and any third party (if applicable) with regards to Bonsucro's Claim & Labelling rules. | V1.1 | English | Current | Oct-19 | Link | |
| PRO_Bonsucro Standard Development and Revision Procedure | This document specifies the procedure to be followed by Bonsucro for the development of any new Bonsucro international standards and when substantive changes to existing Bonsucro international standards are made and Bonsucro. | V1.4 | English | Current | Oct-19 | Link | |
| PRO_Bonsucro Grievance Mechanism - Rules of Procedure | This document specifies the procedure to follow to submit a complaint via the Bonsucro Grievance Mechanism. | V1 | English | Current | 15/06/2020 | Link | |
| PRO_Bonsucro Accredidation and Oversight Procedure | This document specifies the procedure for the accreditation and oversight of certification bodies (CBs) including the initial accreditation process and the requirements for the maintenance of accreditation. | V2 | English | Current | May-18 | Link | |
| PRO_Bonsucro Accredidation and Oversight Procedure | See current version description | V3 | English | Under development | 2021 Date TBC | ||
| PRO_Bonsucro Exemptions Procedure | This document defines the process followed by Certification Bodies to request an exemption against the Bonsucro Standards, Certification Protocol, and related policies and guidelines. | V1 | English | Current | 01/04/2020 | Link | |
| POL_Bonsucro policy on suspension and termination of membership v1 Dec2020 | This policy outlines the instances in which Bonsucro will consider suspension, termination or changes to the status of any of the members. | V1 | English | Current | 16/12/2020 | Link | |
| POL_Bonsucro Code of Integrity for the Provision of Training | This document details the key principles to be followed by licensed training providers. | V1.1 | English | Current | Jun-19 | Link | |
| POL_Bonsucro Training Manual for Licensed Training Providers | This document details the requirements for licensed training providers to organise training, develiop material and liaise with Bonsucro. | V3.1 | English | Current | Jun-19 | Link | |
| POL_Claims and Labelling Rules | See current version description | V7 | English | Archived - no longer applicable | Nov-18 | Oct-19 | Request via email |
| POL_Claims and Labelling Rules | This document sets the rules and boundaries with regards to public claims associated with Bonsucro's systems, products, and services. | V7.1 | English | Current | Oct-19 | Link | |
| POL_Final Bonsucro Credit Trading Platform TandC | This document defines the Terms and Conditions for the supply of Brokerage Services to Sellers and Buyers of Bonsucro Credits | V1.1 | English | Current | Jul-20 | Link | |
| POL_Bonsucro Benchmarking Protocol | This document outline the process defined by Bonsucro to measure the products, services or processes of one organisation and compare them against Bonsucro's. | V1.2 | English | Current | Sep-18 | Link | |
| GUI_Becoming a Bonsucro Licensed Certification Body | This document gives an updated summary of the process steps and costs. | V1 | English | Current | 06/11/2020 | Link | |
| GUI_Becoming a Bonsucro Licensed Training Provider | This document gives an updated summary of the process steps and costs. | V1 | English | Current | 06/11/2020 | Link | |
| GUI_Becoming a Bonsucro Licensed Training Provider | This document gives an updated summary of the process steps and costs. | V1 | Spanish | Current | 03/02/2021 | Link | |
| GUI_ToR Technical Advisory Board | This document details the rules governing the Technical Advisory Board ("TAB") made y the Bonsucro Board of Directors according to Articles 4.2, 4.6 and 14 of its Articles of Association. | V1 | English | Current | Apr-16 | Link | |
| GUI_Bonsucro Guidance for the Production Standard | Bonsucro Guidance to implement the Production Standard | V4.2 | English | Current | Dec-16 | Link | |
| GUI_Bonsucro Guidance for the Production Standard | Bonsucro Guidance to implement the Production Standard | V4.2 | Portuguese | Current | Dec-16 | Link | |
| GUI_Bonsucro Guidance for the Production Standard | Bonsucro Guidance to implement the Production Standard | V4.2 | Spanish | Current | Dec-16 | Link | |
| GUI_Bonsucro Grievance Mechanism Information publication 20200814-ENG | Bonsucro provides this document as an informative summary regarding the information which will be published for complaints processed via the Bonsucro Grievance Mechanism. | V1 | English | Current | 14/08/2020 | Link | |
| CEDR_Bonsucro Eligibility Checklist 202008 | This document developped by CEDR lists the information required to demonstrate eligibility to submit a compliant to CEDR via the Bonsucro Grievance Mechanism. | V1 | English | Current | 14/08/2020 | Link | |
| CEDR_Bonsucro Timetable Final 202008 | This document developped by CEDR details the different steps and applicable to complaint cases administered by CEDR via the Bonsucro Grievance Mechanism. | V1 | English | Current | 14/08/2020 | Link | |
| CEDR_Bonsucro Application Form 202008 | This document developped by CEDR is to be completed to submit a complaint to CEDR via the Bonsucro Grievance Mechanism. | V1 | English | Current | 14/08/2020 | Link | |
| FORM_Exemption Request Form | Bonsucro form to be completed by Certification Bodies and sent to Bonsucro to apply for an exemption in line with the exemption procedure. | V2 | English | Current | 01/04/2020 | Link | |
| FORM_Bonsucro-Personal data consent form-Assurance | Bonsucro form to be completed, signed and returned to Bonsucro to authorise Certification Bodies/Training Providers personal details use by Bonsucro, including publication on Bonsucro website. | V1 | English | Current | Aug-19 | Link | |
| FORM_Licensed Trainer Application Form | Bonsucro form for organisation to apply to become a licensed training provider. | V2 | English | Current | Mar-18 | Link | |
| FORM_CB Application Form | Bonsucro form for organisation to apply to become an accredited Certification Body. | V6.2 | English | Current | 01/10/2020 | Link | |
| CON_Certification Body Accreditation Agreement | Agreement signed between Bonsucro and Certification Bodies | English | Current | Jun-17 | Link | ||
| CON_Certification Body Accreditation Agreement Addendum | This document clarifies and updates terms and conditions set in the Certification Body Accreditation Agreement. | V1 | English | Current | 01/07/2020 | Link | |
| CON_Licence Agreement for Bonsucro Training | Agreement signed between Bonsucro and Training Providers | V2 | English | Current | 24/07/2020 | Link |
