RSPO Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil A global
RSPO Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil A global trademark that signals the use of RSPO-certified sustainable palm oil: Introducing:
RSPO Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil The RSPO trademark WHO can apply for the trademark? • RSPO members that sell palm products sourced 2 in compliance with one or more of three RSPOcertified supply chain systems: - Identity Preserved (‘IP’) - Segregated (‘SG’) - Mass Balance (‘MB’)
RSPO Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil The RSPO trademark WHO can NOT apply for the trademark? • Companies that are not members of the RSPO 3 • RSPO members using the Book & Claim supply chain system
RSPO Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil The RSPO trademark WHEN can members use the trademark? • If all palm-derived ingredients (>95%) in the 4 product are covered by RSPO-certification • If storage/shipping/manufacturing sites have been RSPO-supply-chain certified • If a trademark license has been acquired from the RSPO
RSPO Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil The RSPO trademark WHERE can members use the trademark? • Only in communication that is directly linked to 5 compliant products For example: product packages, product labels, product brochures, product websites • Members can not use the trademark in their corporate communication • Non-commercial use requires authorization.
RSPO Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil The RSPO trademark Is use of the trademark mandatory? • No; to communicate about RSPO-certified 6 products is and remains voluntary; • However, IF members communicate to consumers on or about products using Trademark Logo , THEN they must apply for the trademark license
RSPO Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil The RSPO trademark WHICH version to use? Segregated (and IP) 7 RSPO-1105001 RSPO-1105001
RSPO Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil The RSPO trademark WHICH version to use? Mass Balance 8 RSPO-1105001
RSPO The RSPO trademark Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil RSPO system IP, SG MB B&C TM TAG Statement CERTIFIED ‘Contains certified sustainable palm oil. www. rspo. info’ MIXED ‘Contributes to the production of certified sustainable palm oil. www. rspo. info’ ██ = Mandatory in product claims when using trademark logo
RSPO Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil The RSPO trademark How much does it COST to use the trademark? 10 • The trademark license is free for all members at least until 1 July, 2012 • In the future, the RSPO may amend this trademark license compensation scheme.
RSPO Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil The RSPO trademark How do I APPLY for a trademark license? • An online application form is at www. rspo. info/market 11 • Provide the web address of supply chain certificate(s) and relevant products lists • After returning a signed License Agreement, you will receive digital artwork • The information will go into a public database
RSPO Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil The RSPO trademark Q: How about business-to-business communication, not facing consumers? 12 • Companies can use the trademark for B 2 B product claims • Alternatively, they can use plain text claims with percentages added. For example: - Product. Name/SG-100% - Product. Name/SG-60%, MB-20%
RSPO Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil The RSPO trademark Q: Where do I find all rules and information? • Visit RSPO’s online Market Center: www. rspo. info/market 13 • It includes: - Complete rules, license terms and conditions - Answers to frequenty asked questions - Online license application form - Tool ‘How to begin using sustainable palm oil’
RSPO Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil Trademark Inquiries For further inquiries about Trademark: • Rules on Communication & Claims • Authorization for Non-Commercial use • Trademark Application Process Please contact Mr. Bremen @ Email Tel : bremen. yong@rspo. org : +603 -2302 1500 14
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