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There is no specific requirement in the Verification of CmiA Criteria Matrix 2009 that addresses this issue.

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CRITERION 3.4 The Managing Entity operates a datamanagement system. PRINCIPLE 9: CmiA Managing Entities minimise the adverse effects of crop-protection practices.

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Use of pesticides banned under the Stockholm Convention and listed in the Rotterdam Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs).

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No. 6

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CRITERION 8.3 Given the very low fertiliser application rates across sub-Saharan Africa, CmiA does not generally limit the amount of fertiliser used. Instead, the focus is on reconciling the Managing Entity’s policies on fertiliser utilisation with regional soil conditions, national scientific recommendations, and economic thresholds. This also includes training in the use of locally available, natural fertilisers such as compost or manure. Since shallow or highly weathered soils and ineffective or absent soil conservation techniques are major risk factors for net losses of nitrogen, techniques to maintain and improve soil structures contribute greatly to improved nitrogen fixation.

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CRITERION 8.3

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9.9.1 Dedicated (organic) pesticide storage areas of the Managing Entity must fully comply with relevant legislation. 9.9.2 Central (organic) pesticides storage facilities have: a sound roof and impermeable floors; shelves with non-absorbent and fire-resistant material; a system to retain spillage; clear, permanent warning signs close to access doors; visible safety warnings, explanations of pictograms, symptoms of intoxication, and first-aid information for each product stored; a visible emergency procedure; and an eye-washing area.

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CRITERION 9.9

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CRITERION 9.1 The Managing Entity adopts an integrated production and pest management (IPPM) plan. Based on the results of the monitoring, it is decided whether and when to use which pest management inputs. Sustainable biological, physical, and other non-chemical methods must be given priority over chemical methods if they provide satisfactory pest control. Pesticides should only be applied as a last resort when there are no adequate non-chemical alternatives and the use of pesticides is economically justified. The pesticides applied shall be as specific as possible to the target and shall have the least side effects on human health, non-target organisms, and the environment, and their use should be kept at minimum levels, e.g. through partial applications

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9.7.1 The Managing Entity regularly trains CmiA-contracted farmers in: (a) the proper preparation of spray formulations for effective use; (b) safe spraying techniques; (c) maintaining appropriate equipment for (organic) pesticide application; and (d) considering weather conditions when scheduling spraying.

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CRITERION 9.7

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9.1.3 The Managing Entity trains CmiA-contracted farmers in threshold spraying and in scouting for key pest and beneficiary insects.

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CRITERION 9.1

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9.1.1 The Managing Entity has established a locally adapted and time-bound integrated production and pest management (IPPM) plan that identifies the appropriate specific practices for implementing the five IPPM components: (1) Growing healthy crops (2) Preventing the build-up of pest populations and the spread of disease (3) Preserving and enhancing populations of beneficial insects (4) Conducting regular field observations of crop health and of key pest and beneficial insects (5) Managing resistance 9.1.3 The Managing Entity trains CmiA-contracted farmers in threshold spraying and in scouting for key pest and beneficiary insects.

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CRITERION 9.1

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CRITERION 9.1 Pesticides should only be applied as a last resort when there are no adequate non-chemical alternatives and the use of pesticides is economically justified. 9.1.3 The Managing Entity trains CmiA-contracted farmers in threshold spraying and in scouting for key pest and beneficiary insects. 9.1.4 The Managing Entity actively discourages CmiA-contracted farmers from calendar or random spraying.

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CRITERION 9.1

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There is no specific requirement in the Verification of CmiA Criteria Matrix 2009 that addresses this issue.

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CRITERION 7.2

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There is no specific requirement in the Verification of CmiA Criteria Matrix 2009 that addresses this issue.

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Criteria Matrix, Version 3, 1.1.2014, Exclusion Criteria No 7

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7.2.1 An up-to-date overview map of the production areas and the location of the ginneries is available. The Managing Entity collaborates with national environmental authorities to identify and map out protected areas and areas with a high conservation value (HCV) within cotton-growing areas cultivated by contracted farmers. Such areas include: • Primary forest and other intact forest landscapes • Important bird areas (IBA) • UNESCO world heritage sites • Strict nature reserves (IUC Ia) • Wilderness areas (IUC Ib) • National parks (IUC II) • Natural monuments or features (IUC III) • Habitat/Species management areas (IUC IV) • Wetlands (Ramsar Convention) • Rivers and riparian buffer areas

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CRITERION 7.2

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There is no specific requirement in the Verification of CmiA Criteria Matrix 2009 that addresses this issue.

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7.2.1 An up-to-date overview map of the production areas and the location of the ginneries is available. The Managing Entity collaborates with national environmental authorities to identify and map out protected areas and areas with a high conservation value (HCV) within cotton-growing areas cultivated by contracted farmers. Such areas include: • Primary forest and other intact forest landscapes • Important bird areas (IBA) • UNESCO world heritage sites • Strict nature reserves (IUC Ia) • Wilderness areas (IUC Ib) • National parks (IUC II) • Natural monuments or features (IUC III) • Habitat/Species management areas (IUC IV) • Wetlands (Ramsar Convention) • Rivers and riparian buffer areas

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CRITERION 7.2

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There is no specific requirement in the Verification of CmiA Criteria Matrix 2009 that addresses this issue.

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CRITERION 8.1

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There is no specific requirement in the Verification of CmiA Criteria Matrix 2009 that addresses this issue.

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CRITERION 7.5

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CmiA does not allow for artifical irrigation, therefore this criterion is automatically covered

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8.2.3 The Managing Entity regularly trains CmiA-contracted farmers to consider risks to water quality when managing and applying (organic) pesticides and nutrients (cf. criteria 9.8 and 8.3). 8.2.4 The percentage of CmiA-contracted farmers taking risks to water quality into account when managing and applying (organic) pesticides and nutrients. CRITERION 9.8 The Managing Entity ensures that CmiAcontracted farmers apply pesticides without contaminating bodies of water. 9.8.1 The Managing Entity regularly trains CmiA-contracted farmers in: (a) preventing water contamination when using (organic) pesticides; and (b) maintaining buffer zones around seasonal and permanent bodies of water. 9.8.2 The percentage of CmiA-contracted farmers who apply (organic) pesticides in a way that minimises the risk of negatively influencing water quality (cf. criterion 8.2).

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CRITERION 8.2 CRITERION 9.8

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CmiA smallholder cotton is exclusively cultivated as rain-fed cultivation and is not cultivated using irrigation. In case potential participants with smallholder cotton cultivation under irrigation apply to become member of CmiA, the Aid by Trade Foundation, together with its stakeholders, will develop appropriate technical and social exclusion and sustainability criteria prior to accepting these potential participants.

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There is no specific requirement in the Verification of CmiA Criteria Matrix 2009 that addresses this issue.

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There is no specific requirement in the Verification of CmiA Criteria Matrix 2009 that addresses this issue.

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There is no specific requirement in the Verification of CmiA Criteria Matrix 2009 that addresses this issue.

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CRITERION 9.8 The Managing Entity ensures that CmiAcontracted farmers apply pesticides without contaminating bodies of water.

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There is no specific requirement in the Verification of CmiA Criteria Matrix 2009 that addresses this issue.

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CRITERION 7.1

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There is no specific requirement in the Verification of CmiA Criteria Matrix 2009 that addresses this issue.

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CRITERION 7.1

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7.1.4(a) The environmental management plan incorporates a monitoring protocol to track the effectiveness of the mitigation measures through a set of indicators (e.g. waste or fuel consumption). 7.1.4(b) The environmental management plan for the ginnery incorporates a monitoring protocol to track the effectiveness of the mitigation measures through a set of indicators (e.g. waste or energy consumption). 7.1.5 The Managing Entity has a waste management plan that includes strategies in waste reduction, recycling, reuse, and disposal alternatives. The Managing Entity identifies the main types of waste, ways to reduce and reuse waste materials if applicable, and how to dispose of them in the best available way. The Managing Entity develops measures for waste reduction and documents their implementation and impact. CRITERION 9.11 The Managing Entity ensures that CmiAcontracted farmers dispose of empty pesticide containers safely.

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CRITERION 7.1 CRITERION 9.11

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7.5.3 The use of fire for preparing land, replanting, or destroying crop residues is avoided, except in situations where national law requires otherwise.

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CmiA vol.3.1 - Farm Level Criteria No. 4d

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"Green: The Managing Entity demonstrates that the gins which carry out CmiA cottonginning have developed and implemented appropriatemeasures andpractices, which enable the gin to identify the main environmental impacts ofthe operation. The gin operation has activities planned to remediateundesireable environmental impacts incl. potentialinvestment requirements.Legal requirements and requirements embedded in theoperating licence areobserved and adhered to."

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Criteria Matrix, Version 3, 1.1.2014, CmiA Ginnery Criteria 6 Sustainability Criteria

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7.1.2(b) The Managing Entity conducts regular environmental risk assessments at the ginnery level. The assessment forms the basis for an environmental management plan, which defines measures to eliminate or mitigate the risks and impacts. The environmental assessment includes but is not limited to: • Air emissions • Waste • Hazardous substances • Fuel and energy use • Noise • Land use The environmental management plan is maintained and reviewed when necessary, least every two years. 7.1.6 The Managing Entity applies appropriate emissions-control techniques for operations that generate air pollutants. Control techniques include ventilation, absorption, scrubbing, and noise and vibration reduction. The Managing Entity measures the emission reduction achieved through control techniques.

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CRITERION 7.1

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There is no specific requirement in the Verification of CmiA Criteria Matrix 2009 that addresses this issue.

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CRITERION 7.1

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There is no specific requirement in the Verification of CmiA Criteria Matrix 2009 that addresses this issue.

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"CmiA Exclusion Criterion 8, Self-Assessment Template (sheet on Inputs provided);Document Request List"

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Soil and water conservation and water run-off management

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No 3a

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There is no specific requirement in the Verification of CmiA Criteria Matrix 2009 that addresses this issue.

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Criteria Matrix, Version 3, 1.1.2014, CmiA Farm Level Criteria: 3a (Soil and water conservation), 3b (Crop rotation)

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8.3.6 The percentage of CmiA-contracted farmers using crop rotation (i.e. the practice of alternating the crops grown in a specific field in a regular sequence). Cotton is not grown in the same field several years in a row. 8.3.7 The percentage of CmiA-contracted farmers who include a leguminous crop in their crop rotation or who let the field in question lie fallow for one year.

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CRITERION 8.3

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Discouraging foundation and/or membership of/in institutional structures that represent farmers (discouraging freedom of association).

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No. 4

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Freedom of bargaining and written contracts/ Freedom of association and bargaining for employees in ginneries

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No. 2/7e

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Bonded or forced labour

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No. 3

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There is a clearly set minimum age for workers in ginneries and a robustage verification system in place.

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No. 7a

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Worst forms of child labour

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No. 1

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There is no specific requirement in the Verification of CmiA Criteria Matrix 2009 that addresses this issue.

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CRITERION 5.9

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There is no specific requirement in the Verification of CmiA Criteria Matrix 2009 that addresses this issue.

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CRITERION 5.2

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There is no specific requirement in the Verification of CmiA Criteria Matrix 2009 that addresses this issue.

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CRITERION 5.3

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CRITERION 5.12 The Managing Entity provides a safe and healthy workplace Managing Entities respect the right of workers to healthy working conditions and must comply with national occupational health and safety regulations or, if domestic legislation is weak or poorly enforced, with international standards. Staff need to be provided with the information and training they need to perform their work safely and without risk to their health. This way, staff can gain their own understanding of the extent of the hazards and associated risks and will more easily adopt the measures necessary to manage and reduce these risks. It is the Managing Entity’s responsibility to prevent accidents and injuries by minimising, as far as reasonably practicable, risks inherent in the working environment through appropriate measures and adequate control. The buildings, workplaces, machinery, equipment, and processes under the Managing Entity’s control shall be safe and pose no risk to staff health. Where necessary, the Managing Entity shall provide adequate clothing and protective equipment. Workers and workers’ representatives shall be given appropriate training in occupational safety and health.

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The Managing Entity provides sufficient evidence to demonstrate that farmers have been trained in the use of safe spraying techniques.

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No. 4c

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There is no specific requirement in the Verification of CmiA Criteria Matrix 2009 that addresses this issue.

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5.15.3 All employees and workers have access to adequate rest areas, food-consumption areas, canteens, and/or food-storage facilities. Rest and eating areas are clean, well maintained, and, as much as possible, free of pests. There are hand-washing facilities close to the food-consumption areas.

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There is no specific requirement in the Verification of CmiA Criteria Matrix 2009 that addresses this issue.

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CRITERION 5.15

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There is no specific requirement in the Verification of CmiA Criteria Matrix 2009 that addresses this issue.

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CRITERION 1.1