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1 RSPO Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil A global trademark that signals the use of RSPO-certified sustainable palm oil: Introducing:

2 RSPO Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil 2 WHO can apply for the trademark? RSPO members that sell palm products sourced in compliance with one or more of three RSPO- certified supply chain systems: - Identity Preserved (‘IP’) - Segregated (‘SG’) - Mass Balance (‘MB’) The RSPO trademark

3 RSPO Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil 3 WHO can NOT apply for the trademark? Companies that are not members of the RSPO RSPO members using the Book & Claim supply chain system The RSPO trademark

4 RSPO Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil 4 WHEN can members use the trademark? If all palm-derived ingredients (>95%) in the 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 The RSPO trademark

5 RSPO Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil 5 WHERE can members use the trademark? Only in communication that is directly linked to 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. The RSPO trademark

6 RSPO Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil 6 Is use of the trademark mandatory? No; to communicate about RSPO-certified 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 The RSPO trademark

7 RSPO Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil 7 WHICH version to use? Segregated (and IP) The RSPO trademark RSPO-1105001

8 RSPO Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil 8 The RSPO trademark RSPO-1105001 WHICH version to use? Mass Balance RSPO-1105001

9 RSPO Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil The RSPO trademark RSPO systemTMTAGStatement IP, SGCERTIFIED ‘Contains certified sustainable palm oil. www.rspo.info’ MBMIXED ‘Contributes to the production of certified sustainable palm oil. www.rspo.info’ B&C ‘Contributes to the production of certified sustainable palm oil. www.rspo.info’ ██ = Mandatory in product claims when using trademark logo

10 RSPO Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil 10 How much does it COST to use the trademark? 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. The RSPO trademark

11 RSPO Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil 11 How do I APPLY for a trademark license? An online application form is at www.rspo.info/market 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 The RSPO trademark

12 RSPO Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil 12 Q: How about business-to-business communication, not facing consumers? Companies can use the trademark for B2B product claims Alternatively, they can use plain text claims with percentages added. For example: - ProductName/SG-100% - ProductName/SG-60%,MB-20% The RSPO trademark

13 RSPO Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil 13 Q: Where do I find all rules and information? Visit RSPO’s online Market Center: www.rspo.info/market 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’ The RSPO trademark

14 RSPO Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil 14 Trademark Inquiries For further inquiries about Trademark: Rules on Communication & Claims Authorization for Non-Commercial use Trademark Application Process Please contact Mr. Bremen @ Email: bremen.yong@rspo.orgbremen.yong@rspo.org Tel: +603-2302 1500


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