The RTRS gladly welcomes support of our efforts towards sustainable and responsible soy by

• Members of the soy industry and value chain throughout the world.
• Any person in a position to contribute to the improvement of responsible soy production standards.
• Parties concerned about the economic, social and environmental aspects of soy production.
• Any person who believes that it is our duty towards future generations to preserve valuable natural resources.

The RTRS distinguishes between participating membersand observing members. Any organisation or individual that has direct involvement in the soy supply chain –or associated NGO –, is welcome and encouraged to apply for RTRS participative membership. Individuals or organisations such as regulatory authorities, governmental agencies,consulting and auditing firms, academia and donor organisations that are not part of one of the constituencies Producer, Industry, trade& finance or NGO are more than welcome to apply as observing members.

All (new) members should be committed to make the soy supply chain more responsible and to implement and follow up on the global multi-stakeholder process that promotes responsible production, processing, trading and consumption of soy. Furthermore, all members acknowledge their membership of the RTRS, its objectives, Statutes and Bylaws, the Principles,Criteria and indicators and its respective national interpretations and implementation process through informed and explicit endorsement.Finally, members promote and communicate this commitment throughout their own organisation and to their customers, suppliers, sub-contractors and other relevant actors.

The application and admission of new members is at the discretion of the Executive Board. See the Bylaws the complete details on the rights and duties of members and what the requirements of the RTRS are.

To see the information about fees and further details on joining the RTRS, click here