Application Process for the C.A.F.E. Practices Program - Sustainable coffee learning platform

Application Process for the C.A.F.E. Practices Program

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1 hours of self-study

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A C.A.F.E. Practices program application can be delayed by details that may seem simple: outdated information, an incorrectly registered entity, an incomplete document, or a coffee flow that does not reflect reality. To help prevent these errors, this module provides the key guidance needed to build a clear, consistent, and verifiable application from the start.

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What mill omission errors and outdated data should be avoided?

Review the basic errors that most commonly block an application and their impact on traceability

Key points

Include every mill in the coffee flow.
Register all farms, mills, and warehouses.
Always verify and update application data.
Keep IDs, flows, and records consistent.

Entity Identification and Classification

What are the different types of applications?

Discover the 4 types of applications, how each one works, and when to use each structure.

Key points

Application types depend on your supply chain.
Small Producer Applications group small farms under one structure.
Large Farm Applications are required for farms of 15+ hectares.
Mills and warehouses can be verified independently.

Supply Chain Structure

Is my pulping machine considered one of them?

Learn what defines a wet mill and when a pulping machine counts as one within the program

Key points

A wet mill transforms cherry into parchment coffee.
A pulper alone is not always a wet mill.
The process must be organized and complete.
The operation must be a defined entity.

Entity Identification and Classification

How to record coordinates and map polygons according to the required standards?

Learn the program’s geographic standards and how to correctly record points and polygons in the field

Key points

Map all productive coffee areas.
Use points or polygons based on farm size.
Verify coordinates before uploading.
Match mapping data with the Application Template.

Supply Chain Structure

How to obtain the official version of the C.A.F.E. Practices Supplier Application?

Learn what this document is, what it is used for within the program, and the steps to download it correctly.

Key points

Download the official Application Template.
Get it from the SCS Global Services website.
Always use the latest template version.
Outdated templates can delay validation.

Application Preparation and Submission

How to complete the “1.0 Application Information” tab to avoid upload errors?

Review the 5 key steps in this tab and the most common errors that block the process

Key points

Complete the tab in the template order.
Keep application information consistent.
Verify SCTC numbers and entity data.
Use current contact information and email addresses.

Application Preparation and Submission