Desk study on the framework conditions for pilot auditing a new international certification system for coconut-based products in Tamil Nadu,India

The main objective of this desk study is to provide a better understanding of the local social context in Tamil Nadu for the introduction of a certification system for coconut-based products used in professional and private horticulture as peat substitute. This screening will provide the project team and the audit team with the background information needed to plan and implement the pilot audit in a context-specific, informed, and timely manner and involve all necessary stakeholders. The audit checklist and relevant project documents will be provided by the contractor after approval of the assignment.