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SCAA standards and protocols represent an agreement with consumers -- to do everything possible to ensure the highest quality beverage possible will be delivered to them consistently. The Statistics & Standards Committee regularly reviews these to ensure they are updated with the newest information and science available. Here are all current documents*:


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Comparing Coffee Certification and Codes (2010)
Fair Trade Position Statement (2008)
Statement on Geographical Indications for the Origin of Coffee (2006)
Child Labor Statement (2005)


SUSTAINABILITY TRACKING AND REPORTING TOOL (START)


At the SCAA’s 22nd Annual Exposition in Anaheim, California this April, a new database project was announced. The database will be an amazing opportunity for organizations in the specialty coffee industry to track their sustainability efforts, specifically recognizing efforts towards the UN’s Millenium Development Goals (MGDs). To read more, please click here.


SCAA Green Coffee Contracts / Application for Arbitration | ENGLISH | SPANISH
(Please direct all inquiries regarding arbitration to info@scaa.org)

What is Specialty Coffee? article by Ric Rhinehart (2009)

Specialty Coffee Association of America Bylaws

Membership Plaque Order Form

Membership Logo for Members