Producers
Become Responsibly Raised Insects Certified
RRI certification is designed to ensure minimum welfare guarantees, higher standards of care for insects, and continuous improvement.
1. Review the Applicable Standard
Review the standards that interest you. Currently, RRI offers standards for black soldier flies, yellow mealworms, and crickets. Producers may raise other species on-site and still seek RRI certification, but RRI is only able to provide certification for those species at this time.
2. Initial Inquiry
Get in touch. Let us know that you are interested in becoming RRI certified. We will set up a first call to learn more about your business’ interests and needs.
3. Pilot Program
(2026–2027)
If you are interested in certifying soon, prepare to go through our pilot program. 2026 is RRI’s launch year. We are accepting a limited number of producers in our 2026 - 2027 pilot. Our pilot program partners will be the first to undergo audit and receive certification, and will be RRI certified for two years, with annual inspections in the interim (see Understanding Our Standards for more information).
4. Future Applicants
If you think you may be interested in certification down the road, we still recommend that you get in touch. Our team can discuss next steps. And you will be the first to know when our post-pilot application process launches.
5. Audit Preparation
Prepare for audit by ensuring that your operations meet RRI’s minimum standards. Our team will help you to prepare for your first audit, including helping you to select the certification tier that is the best fit for your team.
6. Audit and Certification Decision
Post-audit, you will receive your results. Once your facility complies with RRI standards, you will sign final paperwork and be authorized to use RRI’s logo on your certified products. Any brand that procures your products will also be authorized to use RRI’s logo.
Interested brands can learn more here.