LIFE Documents
International

Transfer of Certification
Establishes minimum requirements for the transfer of LIFE Certification between certification bodies, during the certification cycle of the LIFE certified organization
LIFE Glossary
Brings definition of technical and management terms applicable to LIFE Methodology for Business and Biodiversity and LIFE Methodology on Sustainable Territorial Management, as well as the LIFE Certification System.
Conflict Resolution
Establishes guidelines for the resolution of conflicts related to the LIFE Institute.
LIFE Privacy Policy
Presents how personal information from people that contact LIFE Institute is collected, stored, used, and protected.
LIFE Engagement Policy
Presents the LIFE Institute positioning regarding the establishment of partnerships.
Communication Manual
LIFE Policy for the use of chemicals
Defines LIFE policy regarding the use of cheamicals (agrotoxic, antibiotics, hormones, fertilizers and other substances).
LIFE Policy for the use of genetically modified organisms
Defines LIFE policy regarding the use of genetically modified organisms.
LIFE Policy for environmental accidents
Defines LIFE policy regarding the LIFE certified companies should treat environmental accidents.
Information about prohibited chemicals
Defines and informs which are the chemical products which use is prohibited by LIFE Institute.
Derogation of the prohibition of the use of chemicals
Defines the minimum requirements to request the derogation of the use of chemicals by LIFE Certified companies.
Supplier evaluation
Defines the minimum requirements for the Purchasing Policy, mentioned on LIFE Standards.
Elaboration of Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services Action Plan
Complementary information on GHG emission for calculating Biodiversity Pressure Index
Orientates how to obtain greenhouse gases emissions to calculate Biodiversity Pressure Index. Available in Portuguese
Scope Rules
Establishes the rules for defining the scope of an organization/producer’s assessment, to apply the LIFE Methodology and/or LIFE Certification.
Accreditation Protocol
Establishes the process of accreditation of Certification Bodies by the LIFE Institute.