Guidance for RSB P&C 10 (Air)
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Compared to the current Version Zero, the RSB needs to develop the full guidance to help stakeholders to understand and implement the RSB standards. Please add your suggestions after "Suggested Full Guidance"!
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Principle 10
Biofuel production shall promote practices that seek to improve soil health and minimize degradation.
Key Guidance, as included in Version Zero
None
Suggested Full Guidance
Criterion 10.a
Air pollution from agrochemicals, biofuel processing units, and machinery shall be minimized.
Key Guidance, as included in Version Zero
The use of ground or aerial pesticides must comply with the FAO’s codes of conduct.
Suggested Full Guidance
Criterion 10.b
Open-air burning shall be avoided in biofuel production.
Key Guidance, as included in Version Zero
Open-air burning of leaves, straw and other agricultural residues must be minimized, with the aim of ultimately eliminating burning practices. In specific situations such as those described in the ASEAN guidelines and other appropriate policies, or if workers’ health and safety is at stake, limited open-air burning practices may occur.
