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The 4C Verification
In order to enter the 4C system, producers join or create a "4C Unit". A 4C Unit is defined as any coffee
producing entity, farm, small producer group, cooperative, plantation, mill, exporters etc, which has the
capacity to handle a sufficient volume (to be able to fill one container). The Managing Entity of the 4C Unit
bears the responsibility for compliance with the requirements of the Code. The 4C Secretariat offers support
to the producers in organizing themselves.
As a first step in the verification process, the 4C Unit and its producers analyze their situation regarding
their social, environmental and economic practices. This self-evaluation is done based on a so-called
"self-assessment" document, which guides producers in their analysis. Having gathered and filled in all needed
information, the document will show if they have reached the baseline level of sustainability defined by 4C.
If so, the self-assessment is sent to the 4C Secretariat, which organizes the visit of an independent, third-party
verifier who checks, if the self-assessment reflects the real situation and supports the producers in indentifying
ways for improvement.
The visit of the verifier is fully paid by the 4C Association. No matter if the producer has reached the baseline
level required by 4C or not, she/he gets access to the 4C support services.
Here you can download the Self-Assessment and the Verification Scheme. Once filled in the Self-Assessment, the
members are provided with a set of documents which prepare them for verification.
For verification, please contact the 4C Secretariat:
 verification@4c-coffeeassociation.org
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