India National Interpretation Public Consultation: 25 July 2025 – 24 September 2025

The RSPO National Interpretation (NI) draft of the 2024 RSPO Independent Smallholder (ISH) Standard for India has been developed through a participatory, multi-stakeholder process, involving representatives from relevant RSPO membership sectors and consultations with other related stakeholders in India. The formation of the National Interpretation Task Force (NITF) for India ensures that all required procedures, communications and actions have been properly documented and recorded. This process aims to ensure that the NI accurately reflects the nature of the oil palm industry in India, particularly national legislation and local customs, while maintaining and strengthening the integrity of RSPO Certification requirements.

We are now calling for comments on the India NI 2025 draft through a public consultation period of 60 days, from 25 July to 24 September 2025. The draft is available in English and can be downloaded below.

You are invited to submit your feedback and comments on the draft with the comment template below. All comments must be submitted to the India NI TF Secretariat at [email protected] by close of business on 24 September 2025. 

1. Draft India National Interpretation 2025 of the RSPO Independent Smallholder Standard
   
2. Excel Comment Template