The standard covers coffee growers, collectives and processing units in India. Level 1 is the Coffee Board route for growers with less than 10 hectares of total land. Levels 2 and 3 accept individuals and collectives through approved certification bodies. A smaller farmer can explore those levels too; the text does not require completing Level 1 first.
Exactly 10 hectares is outside the Level 1 small-grower definition. Mapping is a separate rule: 4 hectares or less needs a boundary sketch with one geographic coordinate; above 4 hectares needs a more detailed map with coordinates in all directions. The latter row refers to a polygon for EU exports. Neither boundary grants a blanket exemption from farm practices.
Begin with ownership evidence, total area and survey details, a farm map and coordinates, and the self-assessment checklist. Keep the annual farm diary with operations, inputs, labour, wages and production. This is practical preparation, not an additional official form. Do not upload identity or land documents to this guide.
