Sustainable & Traceable Cocoa
Requirements for sustainable and traceable cocoa management systems covering environmental, social, and economic aspects of cocoa production and supply chain management.
ISO 34101-1 specifies requirements for sustainable and traceable cocoa management systems, addressing the environmental, social, and economic dimensions of cocoa production. It covers farming practices, child labour prevention, deforestation avoidance, and supply chain traceability from farm to export.
Cocoa supply chains are among the most complex in the food sector, typically involving thousands of smallholder farmers, multiple intermediaries, and global traders. The standard provides a framework for verifiable sustainability claims and supply chain transparency.
ACI-certified auditors assess cocoa supply chain management systems, verify compliance with sustainability requirements, and evaluate the rigour of traceability systems from farm to first point of export.
Attend an ACI-Approved Training Provider (ATP) course for your chosen grade level. ACI-approved courses are aligned to the examination syllabus for ISO 34101-1.
Examinations are administered exclusively through ACI Approved Training Providers. Foundation and Internal Auditor examinations require 70% to pass; Lead Auditor requires 65%.
Submit your application through the ACI portal with your examination result, training certificate, and relevant audit experience log. Upon approval you receive your ACI Card ID and digital certificate.
Available Grades for ISO 34101-1
All six ACI auditor grades are available for this scheme. Each grade has defined competence, experience, and examination requirements.
Entry-level certification for those beginning their auditing career. Suitable for individuals who have completed foundation training but have limited audit experience.
For auditors who have completed Internal Auditor training and have begun accumulating audit experience under supervision or in an internal audit role.
Full auditor grade for practitioners with demonstrated audit experience. Recognised as a competent independent auditor of management systems.
Senior grade for experienced auditors capable of leading audit teams and managing full audit programmes. The most widely recognised auditor grade internationally.
Advanced grade for highly experienced auditors demonstrating sustained performance in complex audit environments and contributions to the auditing profession.
The highest ACI designation, awarded to individuals who have made an exceptional contribution to the management system auditing profession and to the ACI community.
Find an Approved Training Provider, sit the examination, and submit your application to ACI.